Long Beach police officers won’t patrol LA Metro in 2025

Officials working through details for Long Beach police patrol replacement at Metro stations
While there is still no word on what agency will take over patrol from the Long Beach Police, Metro will continue to take security measures and grow interagency relationships.
Metro riders raise concerns after Long Beach police pulls its officers from trains, stations
Commuters in Long Beach who rely on public transportation to get around the city are raising safety concerns following the expected contract termination between Long Beach police and Metro.
Long Beach police end Metro patrols
The Long Beach Police Department on Thursday announced its contract with Los Angeles Metro for providing public safety services on Metro trains and at the eight Metro stations in Long Beach has expired.
Long Beach police to stop patrolling A (Blue) Line no later than early next year
Long Beach will not seek a new one, although city officials did say they may agree to extend the current accord on a monthly basis until as late as March 31. When the contract does end, Long Beach officers will continue to respond to emergency calls to Long Beach Mayor Rex Richardson said the City Council unanimously agreed to the transition in August while city officials worked on budget recommendations.
Long Beach police pulling officers from patrolling Metro trains
While it will likely take about five years for Metro to have its police agency, the Long Beach Police Department may not be able to wait as it struggles with staffing shortage. Th
Long Beach police officers won’t patrol the LA Metro in 2025
Despite increased concerns over safety on Metro trains and in stations, one police department will be removing its presence from the public transit system early next year. Details: This story aired on the KTLA 5 News at 6 on Nov.
Long Beach police will no longer patrol Metro trains, stations
In the middle of a staffing crisis, the LBPD is taking officers off Metro trains and reassigning them to regular patrol duties.
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