What is the primary responsibility of the elite Los Angeles Police Departments Metro Division?
“Just The Facts” … About The LAPD citywide enforcement unit. Created in 1933 as a high impact mobile crime fighting unit, the Metropolitan Division unit, referred to as “Metro”, has city wide assignment jurisdiction and focuses on the suppression of criminal activity. Metro provides support to the community-based police operations by deploying additional crime suppression resources throughout the city including additional uniform patrols as well as responding to high risk barricade or hostage situations, stake-outs, security details, warrant service, and assisting investigators in solving major crimes. Entry to Metro Division required officers to have attained high proficiency ratings within the department, and four years of experience. Candidates for Metro Division must be in top physical condition, and pass a stringent physical fitness test and oral interview. The Metro Division is comprised of 350 sworn officers and 16 civilian employees. The Metro Division is divided into five fi
