On what would have been Breonna Taylor’s 27th birthday, Black Lives Matter Long Beach marched through the streets of Downtown Long Beach.
Tag: Long Beach Police Department
Not everyone is safer at home, Long Beach Police Department data shows increase in felony abuse calls
Long Beach Police Department received 15% more calls to service for felony spousal abuse in March compared to last year’s average. The increase occurred during the same month that California’s implemented its statewide stay-at-home order. The data, which was obtained from the Long Beach Police Department, suggests that the stay-at-home[Read More…]
Beverly Plaza apartments harassed by peeping Tom
Since January, the Long Beach Police Department has been receiving reports of a man peeking in the windows of women who live in the Beverly Plaza apartments.
CSULB classrooms unable to be locked despite ‘credible threat’
People in unlocked rooms barricaded doors with belts, desks and podiums when the rooms were unable to be secured. Some students are angry about the lack of security.
Four-car collision near CSULB’s Bellflower entrance causes minor injuries
An incident on Bellflower boulevard left some injured and shut down southbound traffic. Police apprehended a suspect who fled the scene.
CSULB hosts active shooter drill and mass casualty exercise
Long Beach State Police Department conducted an active shooter drill in the University Student Union Friday, where officers used non-lethal training ammunition and pretend victims wore fake blood to simulate the scenario.
Shooting threat brings emptier campus
LBSU was noticeably quieter as students and faculty opted to stay away.
Local organizations protest for justice from the LBPD
About 20 people gathered outside of Long Beach City Hall Tuesday evening chattering among themselves when one amplified voice broke through the conversations. “What do we want? Justice! When do we want it? Now,” Winston De Laurier, one of the leaders present at the ANSWER Coalition’s protest, cried out over[Read More…]
Long Beach City Council approves pilot program to equip more police with body cameras
Following the original pilot program in November 2016, the Long Beach City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to begin a second program to equip Long Beach Police Department officers with body cameras. The city awarded a one-year contract to technology and weapons tech company, Axon Enterprise Inc. The contract contains both[Read More…]
Long Beach Police taking over Metro patrols
Long Beach residents riding the Metro Blue Line will start to notice some familiar badges after the city council approved legislation Tuesday that will give the LB Police Department jurisdiction over the Metro. The council approved the final contract between the Metro Board and LBPD that will replace the current[Read More…]