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LASD METROLINK BUREAU DONATES TOYS TO FAMILIES IN NEED
LASD Metrolink Bureau and Metrolink teamed up with the Pomona Unified School District to provide donated toys to families in need of a little extra holiday cheer. Captain Edward Wells of Metrolink Bureau was joined by Commander Jack Ewell and Metrolink CEO Stephanie Wiggins in welcoming families at this year’s “Santa’s Helpers Toy Giveaway.” Over 700 toys were donated from the Metrolink ridership community during the month of December and were given to parents to be given to their children on Christmas. Thank you to Metrolink and the Pomona Unified School District for their heartfelt support to this worthy cause.
Please welcome Metrolink’s new K-9 Handler Deputy Anthony Velasco and his partner, Tina!
LASD/Metrolink Bureau is honored to have Deputy Velasco and Tina as part of our team. The Metrolink Bureau, currently deploys three K-9’s throughout approx 500 miles of train track.
Deputy Velasco and his partner are trained in explosives detection. The explosives detection K-9 teams combine excellent mobility and maneuverability with reliable detection through their natural born senses and experience. Their use today has evolved to include searching areas in response to bomb threats in aviation and mass transit systems. In addition, K-9 teams serve as general deterrents to any would-be terrorists and/or criminals.
Interesting Facts about K-9 Handlers: All Metrolink Bureau canine teams endure intense training at the TSA Explosives Detection Canine Handler Course at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas.
From there, each handler and K-9’s have to be annually certified through the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) National Explosive Detection Canine Training program (NEDCTP).
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LASD METROLINK BUREAU SPREADS HOLIDAY CHEER TO ITS PATRONS
#LASD Metrolink Bureau and Metrolink team up to bring the holiday cheer with the transit community.
Captain Ed Wells of Metrolink Bureau and Metrolink CEO Stephanie Wiggins join in on the fun by greeting all riders at this years Holiday Express Train at the Laguna Niguel Station. Toy donations were collected and give-always and holiday cheer were shared by all.
Thank you to all who participated, donated toys and their time. #CommunityInvolvement
