By Nick Diamantides
Staff Writer
Inspirational words and lofty goals moved like a gentle wind in the confines of the Terrace Theater last Saturday, bringing a sense of hope to the approximately 1,000 people who came to watch the swearing-in ceremony for Long Beach’s 25th chief of police– Jim McDonnell. Although the past couple of months were [...]
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Jim McDonnell sworn in as LB’s 25th chief of police
March 19th, 2010 · No Comments · News
Quach appointed interim police chief
October 23rd, 2009 · No Comments · News
City Manager Patrick West has named Commander Billy Quach, a 22-year veteran of the Long Beach Police Department (LBPD), to be interim police chief.
Quach’s new role is effective Friday, Oct. 23 and will continue until West appoints a new chief to replace former Chief Anthony Batts, who recently resigned to lead the City of Oakland [...]
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LBPD seeking public’s help in investigation of possible cop impersonator
October 16th, 2009 · No Comments · Community, News, Uncategorized
he Long Beach Police Department (LBPD) is currently investigating an individual believed to have impersonated a police officer and are asking for the public’s help.
Recently, while investigating a domestic violence incident, officers made contact with the male suspect, who was subsequently arrested and his vehicle impounded. During the inventory search of the suspect’s vehicle, police [...]
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Long Beach police asks public’s help identifying rescued swimmer
September 4th, 2008 · No Comments · Community, News
On Friday, August 29, 2008, at approximately 2:00 p.m. Long Beach lifeguards rescued a female swimmer who was in distress in the ocean water in the area of 56th Place and Ocean Boulevard. The female was in full arrest and the lifeguards performed CPR. She was transported to a local hospital where she remains in [...]
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