Public Safety Near La Cienega Metro Station
Summary
Residents repeatedly demanded a full police substation, not just the small kiosk Metro is building at the station plaza. Staff explained the ~450-square-foot public safety center will be staffed by Beverly Hills officers, and council members are open to studying additional space.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 5
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Mar 23, 2026.
Impact analysis
The city has added an officer 24/7 for Zone 9, seven community service officers, a detective, and a maintenance worker.
Southeast residents and Metro riders wanting a visible police presence.
Mentions & discussions (5)
City Council (Special) - Mar 23, 2026
The Metro station opens May 8 and residents worry about crime, homeless individuals, and cut-through activity. The city detailed a public safety center on the plaza, community service officers, LAPD coverage underground funded by Metro, fare gates, and added patrols in Zone 9.
City Council Adjourned Study Session - Feb 11, 2026
Residents repeatedly demanded a full police substation, not just the small kiosk Metro is building at the station plaza. Staff explained the ~450-square-foot public safety center will be staffed by Beverly Hills officers, and council members are open to studying additional space.
City Council Adjourned Study Session - Jan 21, 2026
When the Wilshire/La Cienega station opens, Beverly Hills temporarily becomes the end of the line — and the city is worried about unhoused individuals and safety impacts. The new plan includes a 24/7 hotline, two dedicated police officers at the station around the clock, and expanded overnight coverage. Opening date is still unknown, and the next station phase may not open until early 2027.
City Council Adjourned Study Session - Jan 13, 2026
With the new Metro stations opening soon, the council wants a policing model, safety kiosk near the platform, and security measures ready by July 1. Members also discussed homeless outreach as trains get emptied at the station.
City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting and Parking Authority Meeting - Jan 13, 2026
The city will lease part of 8447 Wilshire Boulevard for a temporary public safety center tied to the new Metro station.
Related development
Affordable Housing Project at Gale Drive and Wilshire Boulevard
Adds affordable workforce housing and foot traffic near the new Metro station; residents are split, with many pushing for senior-only units.
Affordable Housing Development at the Gale Yard
Would deliver about 125 income-restricted homes near the new La Cienega Metro station, but residents worry about safety, parking, and traffic in Southeast Beverly Hills.
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