The Bi-State Development board of commissioners has approved five new agreements with St. Louis regional law enforcement agencies and a new contracted security provider to improve safety and security on the region’s transit system.
Under these agreements, the St. Louis County Police Department will assign 44 uniformed officers on the Metro Transit system, and St. Clair County Sheriff’s Department will assign 15 uniformed deputies. In addition, each agreement outlines specific roles and responsibilities, which includes patrolling Metro Transit vehicles and at Metro Transit centers, engaging and assisting transit riders, fare enforcement, and supporting Metro Transit Public Safety teams.
Bi-State also approved two Memorandums of Understanding with both departments to obtain services from secondary deputy sheriffs – deputy sheriffs who would provide law enforcement services to Metro during off-duty hours.
The board of commissioners also approved a contract with G4S Secure Solutions, which will provide contracted security services for the Metro Transit system, beginning on Feb. 1.