Excerpt of Nick Patsaouras’ The Making of Modern Los Angeles
Submitted on October 18, 2024 - 4pmIssue:
Nikolas Patsaouras’ new book The Making of Modern Los Angeles, which chronicles the transformation of Los Angeles over the last 50 years.
Nikolas Patsaouras’ new book The Making of Modern Los Angeles, which chronicles the transformation of Los Angeles over the last 50 years.
TPR shares this op-ed by former member and board president of the Southern California Rapid Transportation District (RTD) and MTA board, Nick Patsaouras, who outlines the historic and political origins of LA Metro’s policing contracts in the 1990s and subsequent degradation of security on the system. Highlighting the work of former MTA Police Chief Sharon Papa, Patsaouras highlights the necessity of having consistent, dedicated personnel specifically hired, trained, and deployed to work in and address crime, security, and quality of life challenges on LA’s transit system.