The City of Long Beach, a community of more than 35,000 residents, has been served since 1911 by the Long Beach Police Department.  Commissioner Thomas R. Sofield, Sr. leads the contingent of Police Officer's, both men and women,  who make up the sworn Department. In addition to the Uniformed Patrol Force, the Department has the following specialized units: Detective Division, Narcotics Task Force, Street Crimes Unit, Traffic Division and Motorcycle Unit and Identification Division.  There is an active cadre of dedicated civilian employees who provide support and special services such as Clerical Staff,  Parking Enforcement and School Crossings. During the busiest months Special Officers are recruited from Criminal Justice Programs at local colleges to assist with crowd control and enforcement at the Ocean Beach Park and other areas.  The Department actively employs Bicycle Patrols on the Boardwalk and in the West End and Four Wheel Drive vehicle patrol on the beach.

The Long Beach Police Department adopted the proactive philosophy of Community Policing in that it seeks to develop working partnerships between Community Leaders, Citizens and Patrol Officers. The Department recognized that in order to successfully serve and protect our City that it must earn and foster the continuing trust and respect of all whom we serve. The men and women of the Long Beach Police Department are committed to providing  the highest level of professional service to all residents and visitors to our beautiful City by the Sea.

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Wally Hebeish

Stefan Chernaski

Nicholas Lopez

Edward Saldana

William Jarman

Shawn Loughlin

Richard Kaiser

Michael C.

Liz Krummell

Kim Groves

Jason Case

Taylor Tyler

Jonathan L Doma

Fernando Jimenez

Elder William Griffin

Brady Vriens

Andre Booker

Ruby M.

Annette R.

The Law Enforcement Operations team at the Long Beach Police Department is responsible for the active policing and enforcement of laws within the community. This team, led by the Chief of Police and including detectives, patrol officers, and special police officers, engages in proactive strategies such as community policing to build trust with residents and address crime effectively. They focus on various specialized areas including investigations, collision analysis, and aerial surveillance, ensuring a comprehensive approach to maintaining public safety and order in the City of Long Beach.

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