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Public Safety Advisory Committee
Metro is committed to safeguarding the transit community by taking a holistic, equitable and welcoming approach to public safety, in recognition that each individual is entitled to a safe, dignified and human experience. The transit Public Safety Advisory Committee (PSAC) has been established to support Metro in achieving this mission.
Metro is accepting applications for new PSAC members until November 30, 2022. Click Apply Today below to submit your application online.
Get Involved
We’re continuously working to improve our transportation system and every trip experience for our riders. Metro is seeking applicants to participate on our transit Public Safety Advisory Committee, which will work to review, comment and provide input on how the agency can reimagine public safety on our system. The application period is open until November 30, 2022. Click Apply Today below to submit your application online.
Purpose and Role
The PSAC will work with Metro’s System Security and Law Enforcement, Office of the CEO, Office of Civil Rights, Office for Equity and Race, Communications Department and Office of Customer Experience in developing a community-based approach to public safety on the transit system.
Committee membership
Metro is seeking a diverse group of individuals that regularly ride Metro and also have professional or personal experience that can meaningfully contribute to the committee. Specifically, riders with expertise in the areas of racial justice, equitable transit, social services, homelessness, mental health, accessibility, public safety and law enforcement are encouraged to apply. The agency is also committed to ensuring the perspectives of older adults, youth, women and girls are represented on the committee.

Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to Your Questions
Why does Metro have a Transit Policing Safety Committee?
Since the George Floyd protests in 2020, the Metro Board of Directors has remained resolute in its commitment to reimagine public safety and improve the experience for our riders through the deployment of community-based alternatives to law enforcement and ongoing monitoring and refinement to our safety and security programs. Opportunities for the agency include engaging a diverse, community-based group of riders with expertise that can help shape Metro’s programs and policies on an ongoing basis. This is critical to Metro’s commitment to take a holistic and equitable approach to public safety, with the goal of creating a safe, dignified and human experience for all.
What is the advisory committee expected to do?
The advisory committee has been established to provide additional perspectives from riders with expertise in the areas of racial justice, equitable transit, social services, homelessness, mental health, accessibility, public safety and law enforcement, to provide ongoing guidance on Metro’s community-based approach to safety.
The PSAC advises Office of the CEO, as well as Metro’s System Security and Law Enforcement, Office of Civil Rights, Executive Officer for Equity and Race, Communications Department and Office of Customer Experience on creating a community-based approach to public safety on the transit system. Areas of focus include:
- Advising on the implementation of prevention tactics, including reviews and assessment of pilot programs and investments in both physical and operational strategies
- Advising on community policing plans, including input on the execution of the multi-agency policing contracts
- Reviewing programs to prevent sexual harassment
- Ongoing review of performance measures related to security
- Measuring change in the perception of safety
- Reviewing employee training programs, including outreach to community-based organizations
What other Metro departments are involved in this effort?
Metro’s System Security and Law Enforcement Department engaged Metro’s Office of the CEO, Office of Civil Rights, Office of Equity and Race, Office of Customer Experience, Communications Department and the Inspector General to develop this new community-based approach.
Where does Metro stand regarding racial justice issues?
Metro stands against systematic racism and senseless violence in all forms. Metro’s programs greatly reinforce this agenda, including our Board-adopted Equity Program and Women and Girls Governing Council. Metro has also established an Office of Civil Rights as well as an Office of Equity and Race to help ensure our system supports the rights of all our transit riders.
How much time will be required of committee members? Where will the meetings be held?
Meeting dates and times will be finalized once the committee is established. However, Metro anticipates that meetings will occur virtually once per month, with sub-committees to be established on an as-needed basis.
How will members be selected?
Applications will be reviewed by members of the participating departments, including the Chief System Security and Law Enforcement Officer, Chief Civil Rights Officer, Executive Officer for Equity and Race, and Executive Officer for Customer Experience. A separate application process was used to select three non-voting (ex-officio) Metro employees representing Metro bus operators and maintenance/cleaning.
How can I get more information?
Interested community stakeholders can get the latest updates here on metro.net/psac or may email psac@metro.net for more information.
How can someone apply?
The application period is open until November 30, 2022.
How to submit your completed application and relevant attachments (choose an option below):
- Apply online here.
- Email psac@metro.net with the subject line “PSAC Application.”
- Mail to:
Los Angeles Metro
ATTN: Public Safety Advisory Committee
One Gateway Plaza, Mail Stop 99-25
Los Angeles, CA 90012 - Drop off at any of the following Metro Customer Centers during operating hours:
Union Station/Gateway Transit Center
One Gateway Plaza
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Monday–Friday, 10am–6pmBaldwin Hills Crenshaw Center
3650 W. Martin Luther King Jr Bl, Ste. 189
Los Angeles, CA 90008
Tuesday–Saturday, 10am–6pmEast Los Angeles Center
4501 B Whittier Bl
Los Angeles, CA 90022
Tuesday–Saturday, 10am–6pmWilshire/Vermont Center
3183 Wilshire Bl, Ste.174
Los Angeles, CA 90010
Monday–Friday, 10am–6pmRosa Parks Customer Center
11720 Wilmington Av
Los Angeles, CA 90059
Monday–Friday, 6am–6pm
How can I request accommodation?
PSAC meetings are expected to resume in early 2023. For accommodation at future meetings, please send your request to psac@metro.net for accommodations. All requests for reasonable accommodations, interpretation services and materials in other languages must be made at least three working days (72 hours) in advance of the scheduled meeting date.
Public Comment can be submitted by 5pm the day prior to a PSAC meeting:
- Via email: psac@metro.net
- By mail: Public Safety Advisory Committee, One Gateway Plaza, MS: 99-25-1, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Please include the meeting date and agenda item number in your correspondence. Comments received via mail or email will be read for up to one minute per person, per item. Public comment will be taken after each agenda item for a maximum of one-minute per comment. Comments on non-agenda items but within the subject matter jurisdiction of the PSAC will be heard at the end of agenda for a maximum of one-minute per comment.
Committee Members
2020-2021 PSAC Members & Alternates
Community Members
- Ashley Ajayi, aspiring filmmaker who believes in cultural film production as a way to prioritize marginalized communities and advance racial justice
- Florence Annang, co-chair of Pasadena’s Organizing Progress, executive member of the NAACP Pasadena Branch, founder of Thrive Learning Lab NW Pasadena Afterschool and Summer Camp TK – 7th grade
- Clarence Davis, public transit rider and member of the inner-city church community who has worked on various community advancement programs
- Scarlett De Leon, organizing and campaign manager at the Alliance for Community Transit focused on low-wage industry workers, immigration and accessible housing issues
- Ma’ayan Dembo, public transit rider and urban planner at a transit technology company in Downtown LA
- Maricela De Rivera, director and co-founder of Long Beach Breastfeeds, recently appointed to the Long Beach Unified School District’s Equity Leadership Team to develop an equity policy and evaluate all policies through an equity lens
- Esteban Garcia, Walnut Park native who seeks to utilize his master’s degree in Planning, Growth and Regeneration to help implement a safe, transit-accessible culture in LA
- Darryl Goodus works with children, adults and seniors with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Pasadena and throughout LA County for the past 19 years.
- Sabrina Howard, researcher at the Institute of the Future that works to promote more equitable outcomes for marginalized communities
- Chauncee Smith, manages Advancement Project California’s Race Counts platform, a research and policy analysis initiative that empowers community partners and policy makers to advance racial and economic equity public policies
- Constance Strickland, public transit rider and creative director of Theatre Roscius
- Mohammad Tajsar, senior staff attorney at the ACLU of Southern California who works on police misconduct, government surveillance, and protecting individuals’ and organizations’ rights in the digital domain
- Andrea Urmanita, public transit rider and architect in the design and construction of multifamily housing in LA
Community Member Alternates
Charles Hammerstein
Jessica Kellogg
Ex-Officio Employee Members
Glenda Murrell, Train Operator
Jose Raigoza, Transit Operations Supervisor
Ex-Officio Employee Alternates
Raul Gomez, Train Operator
Documents
Past Meetings
- August 17, 2022: Agenda / Minutes / Powerpoint / Video
- July 20, 2022: Agenda / Minutes / Powerpoint / Video
- July 6, 2022: Agenda / Minutes / Powerpoint / Video
- June 15, 2022: Agenda / Minutes / Powerpoint / Video
- June 1, 2022: Agenda / Minutes / Powerpoint / Video
- May 18, 2022: Agenda / Minutes / Powerpoint / Video
- May 4, 2022: Agenda / Minutes / Powerpoint / Video
- April 20, 2022: Agenda / Minutes / Powerpoint / Video
- April 6, 2022: Agenda / Minutes / Powerpoint / Video
- March 16, 2022: Agenda / Minutes / Powerpoint / Video
- March 2, 2022: Agenda / Minutes / Powerpoint / Video
- February 16, 2022: Agenda / Minutes / Powerpoint / Video
- February 2, 2022: Agenda / Minutes / Powerpoint / Video
- January 19, 2022: Agenda / Minutes / Powerpoint / Video
- January 5, 2022: Agenda / Minutes / Powerpoint / Video
- December 15, 2021: Agenda / Minutes / Powerpoint / Video
- November 29, 2021: Agenda / Minutes / Powerpoint / Video
- November 17, 2021: Agenda / Minutes / Powerpoint / Video
- November 3, 2021: Agenda / Minutes / Powerpoint / Video
- October 20, 2021: Agenda / Minutes / Powerpoint / Video
- October 6, 2021: Agenda / Minutes / Powerpoint / Video
- September 22, 2021: Agenda / Minutes / Powerpoint / Video
- September 1, 2021: Agenda / Minutes / Powerpoint / Video
- August 18, 2021: Agenda / Minutes / PowerPoint / Video
- July 21, 2021: Agenda / Minutes / Powerpoint / Video
- July 7, 2021: Agenda / Minutes / PowerPoint / Video
- June 16, 2021: Agenda / Minutes / PowerPoint / Video
- June 2, 2021: Agenda / Minutes / PowerPoint / Video
- May 19, 2021: Agenda / Minutes / PowerPoint / Video
- May 5, 2021: Agenda / Minutes / PowerPoint / Video
- April 21, 2021: Agenda / Minutes / PowerPoint / Video
- April 7, 2021: Agenda / Minutes / PowerPoint / Video
Past Safety and Security Performance Updates
Contact Us
For general questions:
Email: PSAC@metro.net
Call: 213.922.4866
Or use our Comment Form
Mailing Address
Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority
Metro PSAC
One Gateway Plaza
Mail Stop: 99-25-1
Los Angeles, CA 90012-2952