Long Beach Police Officer Fired for Posting Graphc Photos on Social Media

Today, Friday, June 5, 2020, the LBPD officer responsible for posting graphic photos on his personal social media accounts has been relieved from employment with the Long Beach Police Department.

“Our organization is dedicated to our community and we must build upon the relationships we have while continuing to develop and foster new relationships,” stated Chief Robert Luna. “We hold our employees to the highest standards and will not ignore behavior that erodes public trust.”

The Police Department was made aware of the photos yesterday and immediately took action. The department began investigating the circumstances surrounding the photos and removed the officer from his patrol assignment then.