The Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) recently invested $1 million into its safety and security program. Funding was approved as part of the fiscal year 2026 budget.
“This investment is not about starting from scratch — it’s about building on a strong foundation,” SacRT General Manager and CEO Henry Li said. “We’re recognizing the tremendous and important work our frontline teams do every day, and this funding allows us to do even more to support them and the communities we serve.”
The $1 million will be used to expand and strengthen security services in three areas: transit ambassadors, security guards and the Security Operations Center. The number of authorized transit ambassador positions will increase from 40 to 50, and ambassadors will receive a modest salary increase. The presence of uniformed security guards across light rail stations, vehicles, and parking lots will expand. Currently, there are 70 Blue Knight Security Guards, eight armed Sheriff security officers, nine deputies, two detectives, three sergeants and one lieutenant. Two additional people will be hired for the Security Operations Center to monitor more than 2,000 security cameras and improve responsiveness through the crime tip hotline and mobile reporting app.
The center operates in partnership with the Sacramento Police Department’s Real Time Information Center.