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Office of the Sheriff

Transit Patrol Division

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The Sheriff Transit Patrol Division provides contracted supplemental general law enforcement services for the Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) with the primary goal of safety for VTA patrons, employees, and the security of VTA vehicles and properties. VTA's mass transit system of bus and light rail operations includes a 346 square mile service area that covers 15 municipalities and unincorporated areas of the County of Santa Clara. Law enforcement responsibilities in the Sheriff Transit Patrol Division include 24-hour uniformed patrol, explosives detection K-9s, motorcycle patrol, bicycle patrol, detectives, and one special team focused on transit related crime suppression.

The Sheriff Transit Patrol Division also provides supplemental law enforcement services for Valley Transportation Authority property and assets located at the Milpitas BART Station.