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Newsby News/Media ReleaseAugust 17, 2022

L.A. Metro Taps Partner for Transit Ambassador Program

Strive will collaborate with local community-based organizations to offer a trauma-informed and rider assistance solution.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseJune 30, 2022

MTPD Awarded Grant to Support Body Worn Camera Program

The program is designed to create an additional layer of transparency for officers who protect Metro customers and employees.

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Newsby StaffMay 27, 2022

L.A. Metro Teams to Provide Crisis Response Services Across its Entire System

Once assigned, LACDMH and Metro will work together to deploy these teams where needed within distinct areas of the Metro system to de-escalate crises, provide linkage to appropriate mental health services, and educate the community.

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NewsMay 23, 2022

MARTA PD, GSU Partner to Offer Paid Internships

The pilot internship program allows seniors graduating from GSU’s Criminal Justice and Criminology Department the opportunity to work up to 20-hours a week with MPD.

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NewsApril 29, 2022

WMATA Police Launches New Community Policing, Safety Initiatives

The department’s first civilian in senior leadership, Director Shandha Louis, will head up efforts to work with schools, neighborhood groups, and mental health advocates to foster a collaborative relationship.

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NewsMarch 11, 2022

CTA, Chicago Police Officials Announce New Public Safety Measures

Officers will be divided into teams that are an extension of CPD’s overall effort to address and reduce violence in Chicago.

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NewsFebruary 4, 2022

WMATA Names New Police Chief

Michael Anzallo was asked to lead MTPD on an interim basis in August 2021 and helped steer the department through pandemic-related challenges with an emphasis on community policing throughout the region.

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NewsJanuary 28, 2022

MARTA Police Implements Pay Increases, Hiring Incentives

In addition to annual salary increases, Police Officers will receive a 2% pay increase in July 2022 and a 5% increase in July 2023.

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NewsJanuary 25, 2022

Private Firm Now Providing Security at San Diego MTS Stations

The new security team began patrolling Trolleys, buses, and transit centers on Jan. 1. By the end of the month, about 190 Inter-Con officers will have joined the MTS security personnel on the ground.

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NewsOctober 5, 2021

SEPTA Approves Measures to Add More Social Outreach Workers

These specialists will add to teams that are already deployed on the system to assist individuals experiencing homelessness, addiction, and mental illness.

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