Metro riders raise concerns

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.
Concerns Rise Among Long Beach Metro Riders as LBPD Ends Train and Platform Patrols Amid Staffing Shortages
Long Beach Police will no longer patrol Metro trains and stations, raising safety concerns among riders. The LBPD's decision is due to staffing shortages, and the contract expires on December 30.
Long Beach police to stop patrolling A (Blue) Line no later than early next year
Long Beach police will no longer assign officers to the A (Blue) Line trains and the railway’s eight stations in the city beginning no later than early next year — at least in part so more officers can return to traditional roles.
Long Beach police pulling officers from patrolling Metro trains, stations
The Long Beach Police Department is ending its contract with Metro to stop providing officers to patrol the trains and stations.
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.
Long Beach Police to end patrols on Metro
The Long Beach Police Department has decided to end its contract with Metro, meaning the department will no longer patrol Metro stations.
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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 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
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