Commuters in Long Beach who rely on public transportation to get around the city are raising safety concerns following the expected contract termination between Long Beach police and Metro.

While there is still no word on what agency will take over patrol from the Long Beach Police, Metro will continue to take security measures and grow interagency relationships.

Long Beach Police will no longer patrol Metro trains and stations, raising safety concerns among riders. The LBPD's decision is due to staffing shortages, and the contract expires on December 30.

The Long Beach Police Department on Thursday announced its contract with Los Angeles Metro for providing public safety services on Metro trains and at the eight Metro stations in Long Beach has expired.

The Long Beach Police Department is ending its contract with Metro to stop providing officers to patrol the trains and stations.

Long Beach police will no longer assign officers to the A (Blue) Line trains and the railway’s eight stations in the city beginning no later than early next year — at least in part so more officers can return to traditional roles.

In the middle of a staffing crisis, the LBPD is taking officers off Metro trains and reassigning them to regular patrol duties.

Despite increased concerns over safety on Metro trains and in stations, one police department will be removing its presence from the public transit system early next year. Details: This story aired on the KTLA 5 News at 6 on Nov.