Hahn Observes Weapons Detection Technology on Metro
October 23, 2024
Above: Hahn observes weapons detection technology at Union Station
Los Angeles, CA — This morning, Los Angeles County Supervisor and Metro Board Chair Janice Hahn was at Union Station to observe new weapons detection technology now being piloted by Metro under her leadership.
“People should not be able to bring weapons onto our Metro buses, onto our trains, or into our stations. Our riders deserve to be safe and feel safe, and that has to remain our top priority,” said Hahn. “This pilot is a great first step and I look forward to expanding our use of weapons detection technology across our system.”
Yesterday, Metro began a dual lane system pilot, the first of three concealed weapons screening pilots on the B/D lines at the mezzanine level at Union Station. The system is a noninvasive screening method to detect and identify hidden threats without physical contact and eliminate the need to remove personal belongings.
The pilot is the result of direction from the Metro Board of Directors and a request from Hahn for Metro to develop a strategy to keep weapons off the system.
Weapons detection systems have been successfully employed at other busy sites like theme parks, performing arts centers, casinos, places of worship and hundreds of schools and hospitals across the U.S. as well as venues such as the Hollywood Bowl, Dignity Health Sports Park, and So Fi Stadium. These portable systems can be set up quickly, making them ideal for Metro’s fluctuating security needs.
