Metro Transit Police Chief Michael Anzallo described ... you’re not welcome here.” Currently, MTPD can ban a person for violating conduct rules for only 24 hours. Under the new policy adopted ...

Metro Transit Police can issue a ban of up to 24 hours to those who violate the passenger conduct rules outlined in Metro’s Tariff (PDF), which addresses abusive, unacceptable, or unsafe behavior.

While similar concerns were expressed by board members Thursday morning, the ban will be enacted this time. The Metro Transit Police Department (MTPD) chief said the ban is needed after repeat ...