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Today, we remember and honor the 2,977 victims who died on September 11, 2001, including 72 law enforcement officers, 343 firefighters, and 55 military personnel. In 2020, the NYPD confirmed that an additional 247 police officers had died due to 9/11 related illnesses.  In 2022, FDNY confirmed the total number of firefighters who subsequently died of 9/11 related illnesses was 299.  The PAPD (Port Authority Police Department for New York and New Jersey) confirmed that four officers ...

Today, we remember all those who have died in service to our country.  They will not be forgotten.

Today, on May 15, 2024, the annual National Peace Officers' Memorial service was held at 12:00 pm on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol. This solemn ceremony pays tribute to the brave law enforcement officers from across the United States who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. POA Director Matt Heady was in attendance representing our Association. In 1962, President John F. Kennedy designated May 15th as National Peace Officers Memorial Day, and the week in which this day falls ...

Don't forget to "spring forward" and move your clocks one hour ahead this Sunday, March 10, 2024 (or Saturday night if you prefer)!! 

As we welcome 2024, the LBPOA wishes you and your family a happy, healthy, and safe New Year!

The Richard A. Rose Career Achievement Award Luncheon will be held on Monday, February 26, 2024 at 11:00 am at The Grand (4101 E. Willow Street, Long Beach).  This year we will be honoring Lieutenant Norma Carrillo (Richard A. Rose Award Recipient) and Detective Monica Moore (Honorary Police Excellence Award Recipient). Individual tickets are $40; Sponsorship table of 8 is $400. Click here to purchase tickets. 

From our LBPOA family to yours, we wish you a very Merry Christmas!