Public Safety
Metro Creates Its Own Law Enforcement Agency
Metro Creates Its Own Law Enforcement Agency Local Legislation, Public Safety The Los Angeles Metro board has unanimously voted to create its own transit law enforcement agency. What You Need to Know This unanimous vote marks a shift in how Metro aims to protect Los Angeles County’s public transit riders and employees. It has previously…
Read MoreNewsom Drops Attempt at Competing Retail Theft Measure
The BOMA/GLA Board of Directors recently endorsed the Homelessness, Drug Addiction, and Theft Reduction Act.
Addressing retail theft and drug addiction is important to restoring a sense of safety around our buildings and in our communities.
Read MoreLA Metro Responds to Rise in Crime
LA Metro Responds to Rise in Crime Public Safety A pilot program in North Hollywood is testing new ideas for LA Metro to invest in, while the Metro Board votes to boost security on their transit lines. The system will begin testing a “Tap to Exit” program requiring riders to verify their paid fare as they…
Read MoreMayor’s State of the City Highlights City’s Budget Woes
Mayor Karen Bass recently delivered her second State of the City speech, in which she discussed the budget shortfall and increasing crime rates.
Read MoreMeasure HLA Poised to Pass
Measure HLA is poised to pass after achieving a margin that is unlikely to change with the remaining ballots.
It requires the city complete planned improvements from its Mobility Plan 2035 each time it makes other street upgrades.
A late opposition campaign from the firefighters union was not enough to prevent this measure’s passage.
Read MoreInterim Police Chief Selected for LAPD
The city has selected an interim chief after the announcement last month of Chief Michael Moore stepping down as Chief of LAPD.
The Board of Police Commissioners selected Assistant Chief Dominic H. Choi. Chief Choi is a 28-year veteran of the department and the first Asian-American to serve as the city’s top cop.
Governor Newsom Calls for Legislation to Crack Down on Organized Retail Crime
Governor Newsom has called for new laws to expand penalties on professional thieves and crackdown on organized retail crime.
Read MoreWho are Gascon’s Challengers in the District Attorney’s Race?
Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascon will face a tough road to re-election in 2024 with nine challengers running for the position.
Read MoreCalTrans Finds 15 Risky Sites Under the 10 Freeway
Following the fire that damaged part of the 10 Freeway, CalTrans has identified 38 possible hazards to transportation infrastructure.
Read MoreMetro Ridership Increases Amid Drop in Crime
Following a decrease in crime on trains and buses, Metro ridership is inching back towards pre-pandemic levels.
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