Along with the Good Shepard Hospice, the Long Beach Auxiliary Police collected toys for this holiday season for children who have lost a parent or a loved one.
We greatly appreciate all of the people who participated in this heartfelt event by donating unwrapped gifts of $5 - $10 (toys, clothing, accessories, etc.) for a boy or girl between the ages of 5 to 17 years old.
The Auxiliary Police delivered the gifts to the children on December 5, 2009.
Your generosity certainly put smiles on the faces of children that were missing that someone special during the holiday season.
Five Long Beach Auxiliary Police officers were among the thirty-two graduates of the Nassau County Auxiliary Police Academy. This intensive and impressive training spanned 26 weeks and offered phenomenal resources, experience and training. Long Beach Police Department and Auxiliary Police attended as a unit to both congratulate our members and meet and chat with our brethren in the County. Family and friends of the graduates were also proudly present. The ceremony was followed by celebratory meal.
We are all immensely proud of our graduates who now join the ranks of many other LBAPD officers who committed themselves to these six months of training and to our community-at-large. A job well done and an amazing representation of and testament to the high standards that the Long Beach Auxiliary Police Department has maintained for over 50 years!
This year’s Halloween fell out on a Saturday, and was undoubtedly a much busier than usual night in the City given the mild weather, Daylight Savings Time still in effect and no school the following day.
On one hand, this meant that more young kids than usual were walking around even later and crossing the streets in the dark. On the other hand, this can often mean more pranks and unfortunate misdeeds.
The Auxiliary Police had a special patrol with all of our vehicles on the road serving as the Eyes and Ears to the Long Beach Police Department and our community-at-large. We have learned that with a greater police presence that our children will be safer and property will be better protected.
The Long Beach Interfaith Clergy Association honored the men and women First Responders of the City of Long Beach.
The whole community was invited to honor the Long Beach Police and Fire Departments, Auxiliary Police, Volunteer Fire and Rescue and our Lifeguards.
The event was held on Sunday October 25, 2009 at 4:00 pm at Temple Emanu-El located at 455 Neptune Boulevard in Long Beach.
There was a nice Auxiliary Police presence- dressed in Class A uniforms. LBPD officers, also in Class A uniforms were present as well.
Family members were also present. Following the presentation and special blessings on the First Responders and their families, coffee and cakes were served and fine conversation was held by all.
First Responders act out of kindness and duty- not for recognition. Nonetheless it feels great to know that the community and the community leaders support the efforts of these fine individuals and acknowledge the roles that their families play as well.
At 11:00 AM on Sunday October 25, 2009, St. Mary of the Isle Church held its annual “Procession of our Lord of the Miracles” procession.
This is a major church event with a lot of participants. As the procession goes around the church various streets need to be closed. Heavy pedestrian traffic needs to be protected.
Since this is a large procession that stretches across several blocks at a time, multiple intersections required simultaneous coverage. It is always important that we have a strong showing of officers.
After monsoon like weather the day before, this event was held on an especially sunny and nice day for late October. In coordination with an LBPD motorcycle unit, all five of the Auxiliary Police vehicles were used- along with extra personnel to cover the traffic control needs.
