FY2017 PROPOSED BUDGET

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
Proposed FY2017 Budget
Chapter 3
Metro Transit Police
Approved Proposed
Actual Actual Budget Budget
(Dollars in Thousands) 2014 2015 2016 2017 Change Variance
PERSONNEL COST $70,375 $68,417 $78,093 $73,341 ($4,752) -6.1%
NONPERSONNEL COST $2,887 $2,835 $4,121 $7,176 $3,055 74.1%
TOTAL COST $73,262 $71,252 $82,213 $80,517 ($1,697) -2.1%
BUDGETED POSITIONS 750 745 729 726 (3) -0.4%
Purpose
The Metro Transit Police Department (MTPD) provides protection for Metro customers,
personnel, transit facilities and revenue.
Responsibilities
The Metro Transit Police Department is responsible for the protection of customers, personnel,
and transit facilities of the 1,500 square mile Transit Zone, comprised of the Commonwealth of
Virginia, District of Columbia, and the State of Maryland. The Department is composed of both
uniformed and plainclothes officers charged with the duty of enforcing the laws of the signatories,
the laws, ordinances and regulations of the political subdivisions, and the rules and regulations of
Metro There are more than 160 civilian Special Police Officers who are responsible for the
physical security at rail yards, bus divisions, and other Metro properties. The Office of Emergency
Management (OEM) civilian personnel plan, train, and provide on-scene assistance for both
natural and man-made emergencies. They are also responsible for digital video management and
police radio communications. Other civilian employees are responsible for crime analysis, records
management, and various administrative support functions.
FY2017 Business Plan
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