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Transit police report declines in serious crimes, more weapons seized on Metrolink
Summary
Commander Brad Kelling told the commission Metrolink policing saw declines in crimes against persons and property year-over-year, while weapons recoveries rose to 129 this year; he attributed trends to adjusted patrol tactics and regional cooperation.
Commander Brad Kelling of the Bureau of Transit Police told the Bi-State Development commission that year-to-date statistics show declines in serious crimes on regional transit platforms while weapons recoveries have increased.
"2025 was their best year as far as it goes with crimes against persons," Kelling said, noting a drop from about 30 incidents in 2023 to 23 in 2024 and 19 in 2025 in one…
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