LA Metro AI Weapons-Detection Pilot Expansion (Evolv/pillar scanners…
Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LA Metro) — LA Metro AI Weapons-Detection Pilot Expansion (Evolv/pillar scanners plus AI-CCTV mobile detection)
Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LA Metro) · LA Metro AI Weapons-Detection Pilot Expansion (Evolv/pillar scanners plus AI-CCTV mobile detection)
- Status
- In effect
- Took effect
- February 27, 2025
- Applies to
- Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LA Metro)
LA Metro's board voted 10-0 to expand a one-year weapons-detection pilot using AI-powered pillar scanners and AI-CCTV mobile detection to identify concealed weapons on riders at busy stations and on buses.
Who is protected: People subject to this body's AI/surveillance systems.
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LA Metro) |
|---|---|
| Level | State |
| Strength | Limited |
| Citation | LA Metro AI Weapons-Detection Pilot Expansion (Evolv/pillar scanners plus AI-CCTV mobile detection) |
| Topics | government use of AI · police and surveillance AI · automated decision-making · biometric data |
| News report | Metro to expand its weapons detection pilot program | LAist |
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