Lack of law enforcement presence criticized by Metro leaders in L.A.

Board members of the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority held a press conference Thursday morning to discuss a rash of high-profile crimes across the Metro bus and train lines and announce plans to increase law enforcement presence throughout the system.
The board, which is comprised of local elected officials including Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, were critical of the presence - or lack thereof - of law enforcement personnel contracted to provide safety resources to riders.
Bass, who serves as chair of the Metro board, said she directed an "immediate surge" of law enforcement personnel on Metro buses, trains and station to address the concerns of drivers and passengers.
KTLA's Sandra Mitchell reports on May 16, 2024.
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  • @thejuicerr
    @thejuicerr15 күн бұрын

    Defund Gascon, Bass, and Newsom.

  • @leonardodakimchi
    @leonardodakimchi15 күн бұрын

    Garbage leaders who are not qualified.

  • @phillipgonzlez8635

    @phillipgonzlez8635

    15 күн бұрын

    Yeah they should be forced to use public transport

  • @leonardodakimchi

    @leonardodakimchi

    15 күн бұрын

    ​@phillipgonzlez8635 Good leaders prevent crime. Bad ones react to it.

  • @WheresMyMotivation

    @WheresMyMotivation

    15 күн бұрын

    The whole system needs an overhaul. Corruption is the main source of all these problems

  • @malin7919

    @malin7919

    15 күн бұрын

    They are Joe Biden supporters

  • @SciHeartJourney
    @SciHeartJourney15 күн бұрын

    I often see people disregarding the Metro rules. They play their radios loudly, eat and leave their trash behind, and many don't even bother to pay for their ride. These actions not only make our commutes unpleasant but also create an environment that emboldens more serious criminal behavior. When no one enforces the "small rules," who will stop the violent crimes?

  • @factchecker6674

    @factchecker6674

    15 күн бұрын

    Last time I rode, woman took out gun when I asked her to quit smoking. Would rather sit in traffic with my malfunctioning car.

  • @bornaries7213

    @bornaries7213

    15 күн бұрын

    I am a bus driver and you are exactly right. I don't say anything to these clowns when they get on about nothing! We don't fuss with them about the fair or bringing food on or anything of the sort. It's a complete circus out there!

  • @rkjeffery777

    @rkjeffery777

    15 күн бұрын

    I never pay for the metro train but I have deterred so many crimes. I'm that guy that won't hesitate to protect anyone being harmed on train. I have broken up fights and kept people from getting beat up.

  • @factchecker6674

    @factchecker6674

    15 күн бұрын

    @@bornaries7213 yes, too bad there isn’t an armed “conductor” aboard.

  • @factchecker6674

    @factchecker6674

    15 күн бұрын

    @@rkjeffery777 Why do you feel so entitled that you don’t pay? (Asking for a friend).

  • @freddymaximo5767
    @freddymaximo576715 күн бұрын

    Someone got shot in Commerce in an MTA bus just shortly after this meeting

  • @LexusGX460-OFF-ROAD
    @LexusGX460-OFF-ROAD15 күн бұрын

    *Proposition 47. The voters of LA County voted for it*

  • @MachoKingTV
    @MachoKingTV15 күн бұрын

    Didn’t these stupid metro “leaders” replace the police officers with useless “metro ambassadors” ? 😆

  • @AntiMasonic93

    @AntiMasonic93

    15 күн бұрын

    Yeah, these green-shirt Metro ambassadors are a waste of space. Completely useless.

  • @WheresMyMotivation

    @WheresMyMotivation

    15 күн бұрын

    These security are so bored standing around all day that their phones are distracting them from proper surveillance.

  • @leonardodakimchi

    @leonardodakimchi

    15 күн бұрын

    Paid phone users.

  • @jacksonv89

    @jacksonv89

    13 күн бұрын

    Metro would also publicly condemn officers for doing their jobs. Do they want them to do their job now that things have spiraled to chaos?

  • @B_Man_13
    @B_Man_1315 күн бұрын

    Those crazy bums shouldn’t even be making it past the entrance down to the subway to begin with. You can just tell when someone is just a dirty crazy bum with no money and is just there to cause chaos for no reason.

  • @jesse8488
    @jesse848815 күн бұрын

    I rode the red line metro for two years. The problem is the lack of security at the turnstiles that no one pays at. If people actually paid to ride there would 100% be way less crime on the metro

  • @jonathanjohnson4838

    @jonathanjohnson4838

    15 күн бұрын

    Metro doesnt enforce fare

  • @jesse8488

    @jesse8488

    14 күн бұрын

    @@jonathanjohnson4838 you’re right but somebody has to and LAPD is too understaffed to be at every station. The other option is to improve the turnstiles like in NY but thats also costly and no way the city would do that either

  • @Cookingclover420
    @Cookingclover42015 күн бұрын

    Of course she doesn't know it's not safe i promise she's never stepped foot on a bus or metro train in at least 20 years probably longer. Is impeachment possible? This lady is turning LA into mad max a little more everyday.

  • @WheresMyMotivation

    @WheresMyMotivation

    15 күн бұрын

    She is being told what to do by her invisible higher ups

  • @tjjones33

    @tjjones33

    15 күн бұрын

    LA is the same it's always been lmao trains are just as unsafe now as they were 5 years ago. Shes actually trying

  • @patrickmccarthy6798
    @patrickmccarthy679815 күн бұрын

    Weren't we told a few years ago that the presence of police caused problems, hence, defunding?

  • @Joe-pc3hs
    @Joe-pc3hs15 күн бұрын

    Metro was responsible for taking Sherrifs off the line.

  • @tomg3903
    @tomg390315 күн бұрын

    Not enough security to cover each and every bus and train.

  • @Buddhapyro

    @Buddhapyro

    15 күн бұрын

    That’s why you get guards who been in the industry for a minimum of 5 years

  • @BeamToDream
    @BeamToDream15 күн бұрын

    Oh, The Olympic Games 2028 will be interesting…

  • @finchman1

    @finchman1

    15 күн бұрын

    It’ll be the “Hunger Games” for sure.

  • @HappyHappy-sq4ij
    @HappyHappy-sq4ij15 күн бұрын

    Any critics should be required to ride the metro with zero security for a couple of months. They survive, we’ll hear them out 😂

  • @Blue2crows
    @Blue2crows15 күн бұрын

    Defund the police VS. protect the citizens. Karen Bass the democrat joke.

  • @DeepakKumar-vh5lw
    @DeepakKumar-vh5lw15 күн бұрын

    I got beat up took my back pack my vault month ago at north Hollywood orange line station called 911 police didn’t show up till hour later they took my swollen up face pics and from there on nothing happened

  • @VeeAmericanEagle

    @VeeAmericanEagle

    15 күн бұрын

    SMH allll baddd

  • @user-by7ug6wq5i
    @user-by7ug6wq5i15 күн бұрын

    Metro Transit is extremely dangerous city council LosAngeles is endangering the public and is severely irresponsible.

  • @SciHeartJourney
    @SciHeartJourney15 күн бұрын

    When I see the cops at the Metro stations, they don't seem very enthusiastic about "thier job". It seems to me that they'd rather be on the STREETS stopping cars and passing out TRAFFIC TICKETS. They look to me like a "lost bunch" with not a care in the world for that job we're PAYING them for. WHO is going to PAY their salaries; not the Metro! I don't see HOW Metro can AFFORD to pay the cops when virtually NOBODY is paying their fares.

  • @organicthebladerunner7382

    @organicthebladerunner7382

    15 күн бұрын

    Cops are on their phones majority of time

  • @F8Tributo
    @F8Tributo15 күн бұрын

    I blame the Mayor, the District Attorney, and the Governor. Instead of protecting citizens and maintaining a peaceful and safe society, they are ignorantly releasing chaos onto our streets.

  • @daledoback8380
    @daledoback838015 күн бұрын

    Thank your City Leadership for the lack of safety .This is what DEI hiring practices look like. Bass and many others are not qualified to handle the tasks they are assigned.

  • @seanmartin203
    @seanmartin20315 күн бұрын

    When the police stand around in groups and socialize there will never be enough to make difference . They do the bare minimum . How about if you don’t pay the fair you don’t ride . That would eliminate most issues rolling shelter for the homeless

  • @RSmith-fb4sf
    @RSmith-fb4sf15 күн бұрын

    gee i wonder if this problem will just get worse and worse...

  • @2choosewisely2
    @2choosewisely215 күн бұрын

    the city owes these people a home

  • @MrJ-dc3yz
    @MrJ-dc3yz15 күн бұрын

    How much do those Allied gaurds make? If I can flip a buger, do healthcare or hospitalty for more money....

  • @RatfromNadeaust
    @RatfromNadeaust15 күн бұрын

    I stopped paying for the train years ago. I'll start when there is security and no homeless people taking up more than one seat playing loud music, smoking crack. And if I get cited I'll tell the judge that.

  • @jdu2580
    @jdu258014 күн бұрын

    Notice a decrease in law enforcement? Yeah L.A.P.D having a conversation on the far end of the platform per usual or hiding out in the break room designed for ambassadors or security

  • @josefinamenjivar148
    @josefinamenjivar14815 күн бұрын

    SIGAN VOTANDO POR LOS DEMÓCRATAS Y ASÍ SEGUIREMOS VIVIENDO 🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮

  • @rplayer77

    @rplayer77

    13 күн бұрын

    No digas esto porfavor. Es un estado azul. Asi pasa.

  • @lovis8432
    @lovis843215 күн бұрын

    I have been drive today metro. No police crazy peope in my bus. Where is the police

  • @Cobra-gl7or
    @Cobra-gl7or13 күн бұрын

    Give law abiding citizens the right to practice their second amendment. It's common sense.

  • @nunyabidnis5407
    @nunyabidnis540715 күн бұрын

    Oh, now you want the police? Should have thought this through. Dang it!

  • @minutemaid123
    @minutemaid12310 күн бұрын

    Imagine the LA metro crimes to be released as a Netflix documentary

  • @PINKBOIKWEENOFSOUL
    @PINKBOIKWEENOFSOUL15 күн бұрын

    Even though more is needed! just know Officers and Security can't be in every bus, train stop or PART of the train I WISH! ...Your train stations have easy access and bus drivers can't refuse homeless or mentally disturbed riders or else that get in trouble! ITS A NO WIN! but the criminals know they will get right back out! In a Bail reform state! 🤷🏾‍♀️🤦🏾‍♀️🤦🏾‍♀️

  • @Dats_dope

    @Dats_dope

    15 күн бұрын

    How can metro refuse service to homeless?

  • @PINKBOIKWEENOFSOUL

    @PINKBOIKWEENOFSOUL

    15 күн бұрын

    @@Dats_dope there are obvious ones that automatically look dangerous and you can tell... Some of them get on the bus already geared up for trouble.... I mean I wouldn't let them on... I would probably get fired fast! 🙄🤷🏾‍♀️🤣🤣😳

  • @Dats_dope

    @Dats_dope

    15 күн бұрын

    @@PINKBOIKWEENOFSOULwho gonna fire you?

  • @PINKBOIKWEENOFSOUL

    @PINKBOIKWEENOFSOUL

    15 күн бұрын

    @@Dats_dope lol Don't ask a dumb question?

  • @c.v.v
    @c.v.v15 күн бұрын

    all these could simply be avoided by simply enforcing the law

  • @dantealligieri9055
    @dantealligieri90559 күн бұрын

    I did not know that Gascon Bass and Newsom were in charge of transit security. On the metro gold line from Sierra Madre to downtown I noticed people riding without tapping their cards, a group of guys with open beers and a six pack of beer with them, playing loud music and being obnoxious, a homeless person sleeping in front of us etc. I did not see 1 police officer or security anywhere. This type of crime will continue to happen until metro starts enforcing fare payment and takes security of their customers seriously. Criminals are a step ahead of metro and their so called security. Criminals know that metro has easy pickings for them and they can get away with their criminal activities. I will not be riding metro anymore. I can afford to drive me and my family but many in LA do not have that luxury. I love public transportation and feel sad that I have to stop using it for the sake of me and my family.

  • @jezramoz1711
    @jezramoz171115 күн бұрын

    Mental challenges? Please it’s all an act to get away with crimes! And The only people who are intimidated by law enforcement presence are the same ones who are committing all these crimes in the metro buses and rails

  • @carlosk8103
    @carlosk810315 күн бұрын

    Karen Bass effect you get what you voted for....

  • @crispinfornoff206
    @crispinfornoff20615 күн бұрын

    You voted for this. Now sit down and be quiet.

  • @michael2244
    @michael224414 күн бұрын

    Los Angeles in general isn't safe

  • @jdu2580
    @jdu258014 күн бұрын

    Bro I work for Metro I'm on the train station 5 days a wk Sheriff's should come back to the train stations not only in Long Beach but in L.A they're way better than L.A.P.D ,L.A.P.D officers on the train stations are old & look like they're about to retire they stand around having conversations if it wasn't for Metro deploying more officers they'll still hide out in the break room & have conversations huddling like they've been doing we need more Metro security & sheriffs L.A.P.D are not 🚫 proactive waste money 💰 & time

  • @topgunn7359
    @topgunn735912 күн бұрын

    I want to offer my own personal vigilante service to Metro . I'm retired but still in my 40s and military trained. If they gave me the greenlight I would walk the train carts 8 hours a day while concealed carrying and responding to crime

  • @bobbywright4087
    @bobbywright408715 күн бұрын

    Your in LA what else is new

  • @ZelenoffPromotions
    @ZelenoffPromotions15 күн бұрын

    These same stupid leaders also defunded the police lol..............

  • @Whatnok
    @Whatnok15 күн бұрын

    Metro is right. The mayor and newsome should keep the * public transportation safe reliable and clean. ‼️😡🤢 24/7 fix this problem indefinitely. Not temporarily

  • @1999bill1999

    @1999bill1999

    15 күн бұрын

    Newsom has nothing to do with Metro

  • @BudinVegas

    @BudinVegas

    15 күн бұрын

    Newsom's stink is on everything.

  • @mikegstyle
    @mikegstyle15 күн бұрын

    Give the transients cop uniforms. Problem solved.

  • @jacksonv89
    @jacksonv8913 күн бұрын

    I've been to other countries where the Metro is a dignified form of transportation. Here in LA its a moving asylum and homeless motel. I'm other countries at every turnstile you will find Security and Police monitoring who goes in and out. Officers are also on platforms and these are developing countries. Metro, LA and officials should take notes from the security measures taken in other countries. It's a joke that here in the supposed developed world our Metro is a tube of degradation, squalor, crime, violence.

  • @j.s.3545
    @j.s.354515 күн бұрын

    bidenomics

  • @WheresMyMotivation

    @WheresMyMotivation

    15 күн бұрын

    Yeah no, the problem goes way beyond Biden.

  • @StarWarNerd

    @StarWarNerd

    15 күн бұрын

    Defunding police remember that

  • @Yourbarber310
    @Yourbarber3109 күн бұрын

    Open up a doughnut shop or western bagel in the stations they will be there for sure.

  • @twylitegotbannedtwice3411
    @twylitegotbannedtwice341115 күн бұрын

    Follow New York! Watch and learn Californication! (Native) Just the beginning!

  • @2choosewisely2
    @2choosewisely215 күн бұрын

    the people's tuskegee project

  • @Linothe3rd
    @Linothe3rd9 күн бұрын

    Them Metro security officers are a joke. No surveillance or security

  • @youarehere1251
    @youarehere125114 күн бұрын

    LA Mobile Institution.

  • @phily4084
    @phily408415 күн бұрын

    Remember! SCRTD/LACMTA police department on RTD/LACMTA bus from 1980 to 1995. LAPD, LBPD and LA Co Sheriff department have weak. If LACMTA Police department on LACMTA bus and Rail resume future.

  • @carlomicillo4221
    @carlomicillo422113 күн бұрын

    It’s a gangster’s paradise

  • @Qeverything411
    @Qeverything4112 күн бұрын

    When there's no more room in hell. The dead will walk the earth!!! its happening now

  • @edenuccio3690
    @edenuccio369015 күн бұрын

    its never been a better time to ride a bike. those trains are just transport for bums

  • @loveguitar2x
    @loveguitar2x15 күн бұрын

    How about mental asylums being brought back?!

  • @Brittany_N004
    @Brittany_N00415 күн бұрын

    Best friend 🎉

  • @JOHNSMITH-dc6lr
    @JOHNSMITH-dc6lr15 күн бұрын

    UNTIL PPL GROW SUM BALLS N CLASS ACTION SUITS THE CITY THIS WILL NEVER END

  • @VictorCastillo-un1gd
    @VictorCastillo-un1gd15 күн бұрын

    I say, all peasants hide!

  • @cyndra2809
    @cyndra280915 күн бұрын

    Go to LA they'll give you wings. The City of Angel's.

  • @pablobarrera3943
    @pablobarrera394315 күн бұрын

    Hi they need a rehabilation center

  • @maddogsenglishmen8020
    @maddogsenglishmen80209 күн бұрын

    What happened to defund the police 😄 🤣

  • @bornaries7213
    @bornaries721315 күн бұрын

    What did these Geniuses think was going to happen in 2020 when they were trying to placate to their constituents about defunding of the police?! Now everyone is affected by this horrific decision to be disrespectful to the law enforcement of our communities! Now you need them and you want them to do their job!

  • @kevincampbell9526
    @kevincampbell952615 күн бұрын

    I guess that defunding the fuzz didn't work too well.

  • @hellomoto9206
    @hellomoto920615 күн бұрын

    Apparently these "leaders" forgot Alex Villanueva was calling for more Law Enforcement on the metro system while they were making stupid accusations of deputy gangs.

  • @propblast82nd
    @propblast82nd15 күн бұрын

    Oh well , at least it’s a richly diverse and highly progressive community

  • @aslkdjfzxcv9779
    @aslkdjfzxcv977915 күн бұрын

    hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha

  • @LebronCCP
    @LebronCCP15 күн бұрын

    they have this problem in Japan as well

  • @GP-nr2fm

    @GP-nr2fm

    15 күн бұрын

    I went to Japan many times over the last few years. I’ve never ever seen one incident even close to what we have here in America. Their public transportation system is clean, neat, efficient, and very well managed. Riders are polite, quiet, and friendly.

  • @VeeAmericanEagle

    @VeeAmericanEagle

    15 күн бұрын

    @@GP-nr2fmexactly! Idk what lebron is talking about 🤦🏻‍♀️

  • @LebronCCP

    @LebronCCP

    15 күн бұрын

    @@VeeAmericanEagle i'm saying japan metro has a lack of law enforcement presence as well

  • @nothx512

    @nothx512

    15 күн бұрын

    ​@LebronCCP Japan doesn't have HIGH CRIME....please grow a brain

  • @user-st3pw3ds6r
    @user-st3pw3ds6r15 күн бұрын

    Keep electing democrats 👍

  • @2choosewisely2
    @2choosewisely215 күн бұрын

    how many drops does it take until... this should be exciting doctor stuff