Long Beach police have seized more than 900 guns this year
Gun seizures are up in Long Beach, thanks in part to a dedicated team taking guns from people legally barred from having them, the LBPD said.
Long Beach’s jail clinician program provides help for repeat offenders
Under the program, a mental health professional meets with inmates within their first hours in custody to assess their needs and connect them to services.
DA reviewing possible criminal case in death of police dog Ozzy
An internal affairs investigation into the dog’s death is still in progress, a police spokeswoman said, and a criminal investigation file was presented to the DA’s Justice System Integrity Division on September 13.
Ring and LBPD partner up, giving police easier access to doorbell camera footage
The Long Beach Police Department could soon have easier access to a large network of security cameras now that it’s partnered with the doorbell camera company Ring.
Long Beach Police Department signs contract for mental health support for officers
The contract with Counseling Team International signals a cultural shift in urging officers to seek help for depression and other mental health issues.
Police get expanded parental leave, pay more toward pensions in new contract
Long Beach police are set to get raises but also contribute more of their salaries to pension costs under a new contract the City Council will consider next week.
LBPD launches internal investigation into police dog Ozzy’s death in hot car
Until yesterday, the LBPD said only that it had been reviewing the circumstances of the K-9 Ozzy’s death. The IA investigation marks an escalation in that probe.
Long Beach man dies after shooting at illegal gambling ring on Pacific Coast Highway
Police said Johnny Akins was shot at an illegal gambling establishment in the 1500 block of West Pacific Coast Highway.
Police, fire departments practice active shooter drills at LBCC
This drill included a simulation with gallons of fake blood.
LBPD gets new assistant police chief
The position has been vacant for more than 25 years.