LBPD already uses facial recognition technology, but a fight’s brewing over whether it should
Facial recognition technology has become a hot-button issue in Long Beach. Some city commissioners are arguing the LBPD should stop using it.
Knife-wielding suspect fired on by victim, police say
Police said the suspect struck the front security door with a knife which resulted in the male victim shooting a firearm toward the suspect. No one was struck by the gunfire.
Shootings surge almost 60% in Long Beach; mayor promises plan to fight gun violence
Shootings in Long Beach increased 58.9% during the first half of this year and the number of people wounded in those shootings rose 55%, police said.
2 officers’ quick action saved man shot in neck at Pike Outlets, LBPD chief says
The officers were nearby when a triple shooting ended with one critically wounded victim running into a nearby Hooters restaurant, the chief said.
UPDATE: Police arrest man in Shoreline Marina after hours-long standoff
The incident began at approximately 1 p.m. Wednesday when officers responded to a battery call, which they later determined to be felony spousal abuse, said LBPD spokesperson Allison Gallagher.
Woman with a knife detained after brief standoff with police in North Long Beach
A police spokesperson said officers responded to the 600 block of Artesia Boulevard around 7:10 a.m. Thursday where they found a woman with a knife near the Chase Bank located at the Uptown Commons retail development.
UPDATE: Police locate missing man who left North Long Beach care facility
Angel Miguel Otero is gravely disabled and may become easily disoriented.
LBPD officer retires with pension after being charged with sharing child-sex-abuse images
The officer charged with sharing images of kids being sexually abused has retired. He’s expected to receive a $7,800 monthly pension, a city official said.
Police surround suspected car thief, use K9 to arrest him near Rose Park area, LBPD says
The suspect ended up ditching the stolen vehicle and fleeing on foot, prompting police to set up a perimeter.
LBPD officer charged with 4 counts of sharing or possessing images of child sexual abuse
Prosecutors filed four felonies against an officer arrested last month on suspicion of sharing images on social media of children being sexually abused.