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.
IN PICTURES: Long Beach Police Department academy graduation
Long Beach Police Department Academy Class #92 recruits, during their graduation ceremony
Off-duty military police officer sues LBPD, saying officer tackled him with no warning
The man’s lawsuit alleges he was trying to help officers in Downtown Long Beach when one of them slammed him to the ground.
LBPD Continues Emphasis on Distracted Driving Enforcement Throughout April
For the rest of April, the LBPD is deploying extra traffic officers using grant-funded resources. Violators will be stopped and cited with fines set at $162 for first-time offenders.