Recently our new LBPD Commander Mike Beckman has called to notify the RPNA when there is a serious crime or activity in our area. This kind of communication is vital to a safe neighborhood.
It is also our responsibility to participate in this communication. The Long Beach Police Dept is trying to help us by encouraging us to call them if we see what we think might be criminal behavior.
This is the way communities "take back their neighborhood". When we call, a patrol car can be sent our way.
Please help the neighborhood become safer. If you see someone acting suspiciously, call the LBPD at 911.
A note from Commander East Div. LBPD:
I am completely impressed with the extent of community engagement in the East Division, evidenced by your individual and collective efforts as residents, businesspersons, and stakeholders. I have found through our communications that as vast, diverse, and complex as are the community interests of the East Division, the crime concerns and quality of life issues of all eastside citizens are mutually shared regardless of cause or calling.
In the spirit of partnership, transparency, and community cohesiveness, beginning in January 2012, I will host quarterly East Division Community Gatherings at the East Patrol Division facility, located at 4800 Los Coyotes Diagonal. Engaged citizens from the entire division, including representatives from neighborhood and business associations are welcome to attend. I believe this will be an effective forum for me and my staff to convey contemporary crime and quality of life information, as well as a means for attendees to share and discuss the broad interests of our neighborhoods as a whole community.
Gatherings will be hosted in April, July, and October 2012.
Commander Michael Beckman
Long Beach Police Department
Patrol Bureau - East Division
