LASD Metrolink Bureau Donates Toys to families in needhttps://lasd.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Metrolink-Bureau-Toy-Giveaway-1024x768.jpg1024768SIB StaffSIB Staffhttps://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/d17acab79bb8806a81f70b6402a24315?s=96&d=blank&r=g
LASD METROLINK BUREAU DONATES TOYS TO FAMILIES IN NEED
LASD Metrolink Bureau and Metrolink teamed up with the Pomona Unified School District to provide donated toys to families in need of a little extra holiday cheer. Captain Edward Wells of Metrolink Bureau was joined by Commander Jack Ewell and Metrolink CEO Stephanie Wiggins in welcoming families at this year’s “Santa’s Helpers Toy Giveaway.” Over 700 toys were donated from the Metrolink ridership community during the month of December and were given to parents to be given to their children on Christmas. Thank you to Metrolink and the Pomona Unified School District for their heartfelt support to this worthy cause.
Did you know #LASD Metrolink Bureau under contract with Metrolink, has the exclusive jurisdiction of policing all crimes aboard our Metrolink trains throughout the entire operational system. They are also tasked with the policing of the railroad rights-of-way within Los Angeles County only. LASD coordinates with local agencies during all incidents that occur within their jurisdiction.
Metrolink Bureau deputies perform a grade crossing enforcement operation throughout the six counties. They conduct a roving Visible Intermodal Prevention and Response (VIPR)/Fare Operation on the different Metrolink Trains.
Explosives canines sweep the trains between station stops. The main objectives for Metrolink deputies is to ensure an orderly and safe event, to protect the welfare and safety of Metrolink patrons, employees and contractors and to ensure the uninterrupted movement of Metrolink and Union Pacific freight trains through the enforcement area.
Metrolink deputies consistently monitor and maintain a constant state of situational awareness and operational readiness related to the operations.
#LASD Metrolink Bureau is on board with Metrolink’s mission statement of providing a “safe, efficient, dependable, and on-time transportation service that offers outstanding customer experience, and enhances quality of life.”
