- Long Beach Police Department (New York)
Long Beach Police Department (New York) is the primary law enforcement agency for the City of Long Beach on the South Shore of
Long Island . Established in 1911 it currently has approximately 78 sworn members. [ [http://www.lbpd.com/95.html Long Beach Police Department - New York ] ]LBPD Headquarters is located at One West Chester Street, Long Beach,
NY The
Police Commissioner is Thomas R. Sofield, Sr.pecialized units
*Detective Division
*Narcotics Task Force
*Street Crimes Unit
*Traffic Division and Motorcycle Unit
*Identification Division
*TARU
*Marine UnitThe 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.
During the busy summer 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.
In the summer of 2007, LBPD will be using two
Segway people movers on the boardwalk for patrol. Long Beach police are the first to use Segways on Long Island. [ [http://www.1010wins.com/pages/434534.php?contentType=4&contentId=481497 1010 WINS - On-Air, Online, On Demand - Long Beach Police Will Test Segways on Patrol ] ]See also
*
List of law enforcement agencies in New York
*List of Long Island law enforcement agencies References
External links
* [http://www.lbpd.com/ Long Beach Police Department]
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