Assembly awards unarmed transit security contract after transit director says rider- and operator-safety indicators improved

Oct 22, 2025

The Assembly approved AM789Dash2825 to award a contract to Securitas Security Services USA for unarmed transit security. Transit officials told the panel that security guards have improved perceived safety measures and that a combination of onboard riders and patrol cars respond to incidents.

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The Anchorage Assembly unanimously approved AM789Dash2825 to award a contract with Securitas Security Services USA for unarmed security guard services on municipal transit, after a brief discussion about the program's purpose and operational model.

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