Sheriff's Deputies and K9 Units Sweep Santa Monica Metro for Explosives and Safety

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Sheriff's Deputies and K9 Units Sweep Santa Monica Metro for Explosives and Safety

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Ай бұрын

Santa Monica, June 11, 2024: Los Angeles County Sheriff's Deputies and Metro Armed Security conducted a comprehensive sweep of the Metro train system today, with a special focus on the downtown Santa Monica Station. This daily operation aims to ensure passenger welfare and uphold public safety standards.
During the sweep, a Sheriff's Deputy and his K9 partner patrolled the metro searching for explosives. The K9, trained to detect high explosives, can identify body-worn explosives and concealed firearms from a distance of around 50 yards.
At the downtown Santa Monica Station, Metro Ambassadors and the Metro Outreach Team were present, offering outreach and assistance to riders.
Metro Ambassadors support riders on Metro buses, trains, and stations, connecting them to resources and reporting maintenance and safety concerns. They are part of a multilayer plan to improve public safety, which includes security and law enforcement, homeless and mental health outreach workers, and cleaning crews.
Metro Homeless Outreach Teams engage with unhoused riders on buses, trains, and stations, connecting them to resources. These teams are also part of the multilayer safety improvement plan.
The downtown Santa Monica Station serves as the terminal stop for the Metro line, making it crucial for authorities to ensure all passengers exit the train upon reaching its final destination and re-tap to continue on the train. This measure addresses reports of some unhoused individuals using the train as a makeshift shelter, remaining on board for extended periods and even sleeping onboard.
Sheriff's Deputies and Metro Security at the downtown Santa Monica Station combine security duties with passenger welfare checks. Their responsibilities include monitoring trains and platforms, enforcing the code of conduct, tackling fare evasion, and upholding the rule of law to ensure safety and security for all passengers.
The increased law enforcement presence at the station is part of a broader effort to address concerns related to criminal activity, instill a sense of safety among commuters, and ultimately restore confidence in the Metro system. This proactive approach is designed to deter criminal behavior and encourage ridership without fear.
Authorities urge passengers to remain vigilant and report any suspicious or unsafe situations promptly. In emergencies, passengers should dial 9-1-1. For non-emergency security concerns, passengers can reach security personnel at 888.950.7233. Additionally, passengers can use the train intercom or station intercoms, marked by red signs on station platforms, to alert Metro staff to any incidents.
The heightened security measures underscore the commitment of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Deputies to ensure a safe and secure travel experience for all Metro passengers, with a renewed focus on the downtown Santa Monica Station as a key point in the transit system.
E Line service hours are from approximately 4:30 a.m. to 11:45 p.m. daily. Trains operate every 8 minutes during peak hours, Monday to Friday. During midday on weekdays and weekends, from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., trains run every 10 minutes. Night and early morning service is approximately every 20 minutes daily.
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@juliemolthop8980 Ай бұрын

I wish they would do this on the Red line as well!! Especially on the weekends when people are sleeping everywhere, sometimes taking up 3 seats. Of course there is worse, especially at my station MacArthur Park. OmG!

@jimlahey988 Ай бұрын

The worse station probably in all of Metro History

@mrxman581 Ай бұрын

I used that station to go to Langer's deli and it was fine. No issues at the station. It was clean, music playing, and no weird smells. The only thing I saw were all the street vendors outside the station, but they were selling stuff. Though I'm surprised they are allowed to setup there considering the plaza area around the station is Metro property.

@mrxman581 Ай бұрын

They are doing this at various end of the line stations throughout LA Metro.

@javierarmando8347 Ай бұрын

That's what I'm saying.. they get scared to go there

@gregrambo606 Ай бұрын

The world famous #19! Langers 👍

@sharonl6525 Ай бұрын

I just love these videos I wish you guys were around here. We need people like you Philadelphia, New York city New Jersey Chicago. Are you sheriffs police officers cleaners what a good job you all damn thank you so much.

@mrxman581 Ай бұрын

I very much appreciate your camera lens speak for itself. Thanks for showing the reality, both good and not so good.

@Cullen-no9ly 13 күн бұрын

Please stay safe out there today you guys

@ronaldmiller2740 Ай бұрын

NONE OF THE COPS SAY CAN I SEEE YOUR TAP CARD!!! ,,, THE LOAD SPEAKER SAYS KEEP IT HANDY... I KNOW YOUR NOT PAYING AND SLEEPING AND HOMELESS ...

@mrxman581 Ай бұрын

You could be paying and sleeping though. I've done it when I've been too tired even if I didn't intend to fall asleep. Though usually a loud enough sound will wake me up.

@louisbouchard6869 Ай бұрын

Maybe that is not what their assignment is to do. They are there to look for explosives, remove the homeless from the trains, and ensure no major crime is happening. LA Metro has its own officers to deal with non-paying riders by checking phones/tap cards.

@ronaldmiller2740 Ай бұрын

@@mrxman581 VERY TRUE ,, BUT YOU BETTER KEEP YOUR EYES OPEN FOR CRAZY NUTS THAT MIGHT STAB YOU ,,,

@michaellockhart6632 Ай бұрын

I ride Metro everyday and there's a lot of non paying passengers riding who are not homeless. The announcement says to "tap with pride" urging riders to pay to keep the trains running more efficiently. They simply don't have the personal to check every rider all of the time, so "tap with pride" to keep the service running more efficiently.

@michaelbilgen2976 Ай бұрын

The K9s are so cute!

@Marilyn-z8k Ай бұрын

I just wander what they think dealing with and having to see all the nonsense at work😁☺️

@reanimator7775 Ай бұрын

This is ABSOLUTELY ABSURD that they are only focusing on and filming primarily at the Santa Monica's train platform and not the 7th Street Metro Center, the platforms on the REDLINE, the platforms on the SANTA MONICA LINE itself , etc, etc.,etc. There is nothing but the same if not more transients carrying weapons on all the other platforms and train stations besides Santa Monica on a daily basis.

@ES-hr6vg Ай бұрын

The terminus makes the most sense to get people off because it is easier to control. The trains are stopped. They are trying to tackle the problem of people riding the trains all day. This is a start.

@lutomson3496 Ай бұрын

Not really sweeping just enabling and co depending homeless ever see them check for a ticket? Nope just kicking the can down the road

@eriks8382 Ай бұрын

They’re security guards not homeless outreach with millions of dollars in their budget. Even if they did they’d piss it all away

@brianmorrison3312 20 күн бұрын

No there are two large treatment centers a block from the station

@ES-hr6vg Ай бұрын

Are they doing this at Atlantic as well?

@619KingPoker Ай бұрын

I miss my hometown town reminds me of my red limo in San Diego

@TheBlackbelair Ай бұрын

Do they chase the out the sleepers from the B-line terminals?

@thatarizonadude Ай бұрын

Thank you for showing this. I’m flying in on Friday and plan on using the metro to get me around. So I feel much more safer by watching this.👍

@mrxman581 Ай бұрын

The LA Metro has improved noticeably over the last year. Ridership has gone up every month over the last 16 months.

@mrxman581 Ай бұрын

The LA Metro has improved noticeably over the last year. Ridership has gone up every month over the last 16 months.

@KandiKlover Ай бұрын

Republican NPC

@jackiebarnett9185 Ай бұрын

Hello I like the way the police officers do there job its nice to see 👀 respect law and order

@ckong3309 Ай бұрын

Thank you to the Officers Metro Staff for keeping us all safe. The trains would be exponentially worse without you there.

@RonaldWilliams-lp3bg Ай бұрын

Talk about a kiss ass wow lol 🤣🤣🤣🤣

@kenhuanghome Ай бұрын

I probably see more than 10 Santa Monica sweep videos . All the videos seems similar and in the same situation , always homeless…..etc….. Just tell me why are we seeing it day and day if the sweep really works ?

@tomi935 Ай бұрын

Ochrona Metra musi być (Metro protection must be) Greetings from Polish✌️👏

@cathtf7957 Ай бұрын

Question: Do these guys really need the bullet proof vests ?

@rosebay44Evergreen-ti3zl Ай бұрын

Duh

@lylewalker5681 Ай бұрын

They’re not ballistic vests, so not super heavy. Plus, they protect you from knives and other sharp weapons, not just bullets.

@WCoast_ Ай бұрын

Some riders get a little stabby when they get woken up.

@phoenixman8569 Ай бұрын

@@WCoast_ that is why the need to reopen the psychatric hospitals...

@ThroughMyEyes2020 Ай бұрын

I'm security and even we have vests.

@user-be7kv1sg1m Ай бұрын

hey dude can you do more than just video tape Santa Monica like the Red line and maybe you could show videos of how the homeless are sleeping on the buses and maybe show videos of the so called case managers offering people housing after they have to leave the train?

@javierarmando8347 Ай бұрын

We had to loose 2 life's for them to do that smh lil late

@theresawolfe3033 Ай бұрын

Have you quit filming the police on the beach and on the streets?

@PauloHernandezXD Ай бұрын

He's probably changing it up, & this situation with Sheriff's checking the metros is a recent thing.

@619KingPoker Ай бұрын

Heading home soon

@tracyrhinehart8693 26 күн бұрын

DALLAS HAS IT BAD SPECIALLY THE TRAIN THAT GOES TO THE WEST END

@NESTABROWN9 24 күн бұрын

This place looks like Manchester Metrolink UK... What is expected of the worst people heat to sleep in the tram-metrorail!

@spekterum Ай бұрын

Where strict control of its citizens is still required in a free country. A free country doesn't mean you ca freely do anything! It' called rights through responsibility.

@mrxman581 Ай бұрын

I wouldn't describe it as strict control. It's simply enforcing the rules and regulations of public transit that passengers agree to abide by when using a publicly run transit system. It's not your private vehicle.

@jimo3393 Ай бұрын

To have a civilized society, you need rules. The rules need to be enforced, or you no longer have a civilized society. We see civilized society getting a little less civilized in places that don't hold the rule breakers/criminals accountable for breaking the rules.

@Xochil1986 Ай бұрын

Just lock everything up and stop let people in without a ticket

@mrxman581 Ай бұрын

LA Metro doesn't use tickets.

@melaniemartin1975 Ай бұрын

Drug sniffing dogs?

@WCoast_ Ай бұрын

Probably looking for expl*sives. They don't care about drugs.

@kenhuanghome Ай бұрын

anyone noticed that it is always Santa Monica , wondering what happens in all other metro stations I am not saying it is not good but I really don’t see it will improve any safety situation The Santa Monica sweep , to me, is nothing but just a showtime

@louisbouchard6869 Ай бұрын

The reporter is from Santa Monica, that is why. Same for Code Blue Cam where the channel owner is from the La Crosse WI area so many of the videos are from La Crosse WI.

@bigsmilestudio1411 Ай бұрын

Another great video 🫡

@SantaMonicaCloseup Ай бұрын

Thanks again!

@mj1460 Ай бұрын

Dude at 11:30 that’s BS. My field of work i have to tell people to move along and I do it politely and 9/10 times there response is “fk you I’ll move when I’m ready” . So even before I approach the situation I’m prepared for a confrontation because that’s usually what they want, and they always lose. So when your asked the first time to move now, mfka move!

@nancysantamarialatica1141 Ай бұрын

I appreciate this officers and all entities involved. It’s a start . Shit local commuter here.

@socallawrence Ай бұрын

Nancy 1994 called, they want their hair style back 😂😂

@nancysantamarialatica1141 Ай бұрын

@@socallawrence it was the 90’s . Great call.

@nancysantamarialatica1141 Ай бұрын

@@socallawrence I hav also 70’s , and a lot 80’s . Enjoy So Call .

@nancysantamarialatica1141 Ай бұрын

@@socallawrence stay tuned …

@lordraydens Ай бұрын

0:19 they let people camp there?

@HectorBan Ай бұрын

Well it's not a criminal offense to be homeless unlike other states like Virginia. Which means cops can't intervene if it's a civil matter unless theirs a city ordinance that prohibits outside encampment. Also that's the job of Santa Monica police. The sheriff deals with big crimes they looking for guns or gangs.

@mrxman581 Ай бұрын

As the previous commentor said, it's different if there is an ordinance against camping in a certain area. That's not allowed on the beach in LA either.

@patriceburries5095 Ай бұрын

The Security guard with the tattoos once kicked this guys off the train that was bothering me. He was super helpful and kind.

@jimmaddox2415 Ай бұрын

You should wear a pedometer,it would be interesting to know how many miles you and the police officers walk on that platform

@thomasauslander3757 22 күн бұрын

Unfortunately the sheriff's department is only here for a couple hours then they leave.. Then the human garbage takes over the control again..

@x_Dude1 Ай бұрын

20:35 Officer brings some to the table. Soften them up.

@javad1954 Ай бұрын

اقای کلانتر بیخانمان ها را زندان کنید

@FrankGallagherr Ай бұрын

Who wants to see Biden, Harris, Newsom, Adams, Hochul, Bragg, James, Willis, Schumer out of office, impeached, prosecuted

@thatonekid71 Ай бұрын

Santa monica is not safe

@mrxman581 Ай бұрын

Not true. It's safe.

@mrxman581 Ай бұрын

Not true. It's safe.

@mrbigsausage6918 Ай бұрын

Santa monica is not safe

@PauloHernandezXD Ай бұрын

The world is not safe. But you make yourself physically & emotionally & psychologically strong for combating & repelling those who deem harm. Stay safe everyone

@DavidLawrence-sc5fl Ай бұрын

LMAO l am so glad l dont ride the train ... It stinks , it feels like nut house and the drugs , alcohol should never gotten bad

@mrxman581 Ай бұрын

That's not reality, but since you don't use it, you don't know sh*t about the LA Metro. The ridership has gone up for tge last 17 months in a row. Google it and be less ignorant.

@mrxman581 Ай бұрын

That's not reality, but since you don't use it, you don't know sh*t about the LA Metro. The ridership has gone up for tge last 17 months in a row. Google it and be less ignorant.