Police Department
Police Department
The mission of the Long Beach Police Department is to collaborate to reduce crime, enhance safety, build trust, and support the wellness of our workforce and our community. Our vision is "To Be Nationally Recognized for Excellence in Policing" and our core values are respect, compassion, service, integrity, and accountability.
The Long Beach Police Department is dedicated to professional, proactive, and innovative policing and is committed to building strong relations with the diverse Long Beach community. As the second largest municipal police agency in Los Angeles County, LBPD provides law enforcement services to the 7th largest city in the state of California.
Core services provided by the Long Beach Police Department are 24/7 response to emergencies and calls for service as well as criminal investigations to bring justice to the victims of crime. In addition, the LBPD provides contract services to the Port of Long Beach, Long Beach Airport, Long Beach Transit, Los Angeles Metro, and Long Beach City College. The LBPD is proud to partner with community organizations to provide wraparound services to the victims of traumatic incidents and crime, persons experiencing homelessness, and persons experiencing mental crisis.
Key priorities for the Long Beach Police Department include enhancing public safety efforts by focusing on crime, homelessness, employee and community wellness, and communication, which includes accountability, transparency, trust, and legitimacy.