Chief Wally Hebeish

10/16/2026

We’re hiring Police Cadets! 👮

This position is ideal for current college students or recent graduates who are interested in a career in law enforcement. 🚔

If you’re passionate about serving your community, apply now!

Click the link below for more info!

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/longbeach/jobs/5510028/police-cadet-non-career?keywords=police%20cadet&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

09/25/2026

The hard work of our Long Beach Police Department (CA) officers has contributed to year-after-year reductions in citywide shootings, including a current reduction of approximately 23%. The behind the scenes work of our detectives has been instrumental in these reductions and the arrest of this prohibited possessor suspected of selling fi****ms in our community demonstrates the importance of the work they do each day.

Great work Detectives!

Through an ongoing investigation related to the possession and sales of illegal fi****ms, detectives have arrested a suspect and recovered over thirty fi****ms.

“The arrest of this individual and the recovery of over thirty fi****ms is a reminder of the important work our LBPD specialized units are able to do,” said Chief of Police Wally Hebeish. “Through this investigation, detectives recovered numerous weapons that now cannot be used to harm or victimize our community. I want to commend our detectives for their dedication and focus on keeping Long Beach safe through the disruption of illegal gun sales in our community.”

The suspect was booked for felon possessing a fi***rm, prohibited person possessing am******on, importing short-barreled r***e, illegally possessing any assault weapon, possessing fi***rm silencer, selling large capacity magazine, selling fi****ms without a license, criminal storage of fi***rm, violent felon possessing body armor, child endangerment, and confined animal without adequate care. Bail was set at no bail.

To read more visit: https://www.longbeach.gov/police/press-releases/lbpd-arrests-suspect-recovers-32-fi****ms-through-investigation/

*Updated 9/25 at 8am to add the booking charges.

09/18/2026

Last night, officers responded to a fatal hit & run collision at 7th Street and Pacific Coast Highway. The suspect driver was located and arrested for felony hit-and-run and vehicular manslaughter.

A statement from Chief Wally Hebeish -
Fatal traffic collisions are devastating and leave a significant impact on grieving families, first responders, and our entire community. When a driver chooses to flee the scene, it needlessly compounds that trauma.

Drivers must take responsibility for their actions. If you are involved in a collision, you have a duty to stop, call 911, and render aid until emergency personnel arrive.

I want to commend our police officers for quickly locating and arresting the suspect believed to have fled last night’s fatal collision.

To anyone choosing to flee the scene of an incident, know that the Long Beach Police Department will use every resource available to identify, locate, and hold those responsible accountable for their actions.

Traffic safety requires all of us. Please stay alert, watch for pedestrians, slow down, and never drive under the influence.

To read more about last night's incident, visit our press release: https://www.longbeach.gov/police/press-releases/traffic-fatality---east-7th-street-and-pacific-coast-highway/

08/28/2026

We’re Hiring! Clerk Typist I–IV (Police Records Technician)

Looking to build a meaningful career in public safety? Don’t miss this opportunity to join the Long Beach Police Department team!

As a Police Records Technician, you’ll perform clerical and records duties that support daily police operations.

Desirable Qualifications:

- Familiarity with law enforcement practices and the basic operations of police records functions, including police procedures, rules, regulations, terminology, and law enforcement codes

- Knowledge of the processes related to the release of data and reports to the public and other agencies

- Ability to interpret the rules and regulations of the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) and the California Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (CLETS)

Applications close Friday, September 4, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. Click the link below to learn more and apply.

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/longbeach/jobs/5453734/clerk-typist-i-iv-police-records-technician?keywords=clerk%20typist&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

08/07/2026

07/25/2026

We just celebrated the historic graduation of Long Beach Police Department (CA) Class 100, and thanks to our dedicated employees we’re already recruiting and preparing for ACADEMY CLASS #101. LBPD officers work tirelessly to keep Long Beach City safe and they will be playing a vital role in safeguarding upcoming major global events, including the LA2028 Olympic Games. Be at the forefront of modern policing and today!

07/17/2026

Days before graduating as the largest class in the history of the Long Beach Police Department (CA), Academy Class 100 completed the “Run to the Sea” - a long-standing tradition in our department. I had the privilege of joining nearly 100 members of the LBPD for this landmark moment. Thank you to the academy staff, department employees, and 85 new police officers for your inspiration and motivation during the run, and thank you to all of our department employees who continue to help us make history, while preserving cherished traditions!

07/15/2026

07/10/2026

Today, we proudly celebrated the graduation of LBPD Academy Class #100, a historic milestone for the Long Beach Police Department. ⭐🚨

After six months of rigorous training, 85 recruits graduated and are now prepared to serve the Long Beach community with courage, integrity, and compassion.

As the largest academy class in Department history, Class #100 reflects our continued commitment to preparing the next generation of officers to serve our community.

"The graduation of Academy Class #100 is a significant moment for our department as the largest police academy class in department history and the next generation of men and women serving with courage, integrity, and compassion” said Police Chief Wally Hebeish. “Today, we proudly welcome 85 new officers who have demonstrated remarkable dedication and resilience throughout months of rigorous training. I am proud to congratulate Academy Class #100 and look forward to the positive impact they will have as they serve the Long Beach community for years to come.”

Please join us in congratulating Academy Class #100. We wish them a safe and successful career. 🚓👮🏽‍♀️👮🏼