LA Metro will establish it own police force as it struggles with violent attacks, increased ridership

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LA Metro will establish it own police force as it struggles with violent attacks, increased ridership
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If you're enjoying this article, you'll love our daily morning newsletter, How To LA. Every weekday, you'll get fresh, community-driven stories that catch you up with our independent local news.L.A. Metro’s board of directors voted Thursday to establish an in-house police force amid growing dissatisfaction with the current policing strategy and a series of violent assaults against passengers and operators.

Meanwhile, ridership levels are increasing monthly, with 26 million boardings in April, up 10% from same period last year. “I mean, it's kind of like a divorce, actually, where you still love each other, but certain things have gotten in the way," board member Ara Najarian said. It was also welcomed by Julio Mejia, a bus driver and member of the SMART-TD Union that represents the operators.

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