City of Laguna Beach Begins Search for Chief of Police City of Laguna Beach Begins Search for Chief of Police Laguna Beach Police Chief Laura Farinella Announces Retirement Laguna Beach, CA – The City of Laguna Beach’s Chief of Police is announcing her retirement after serving five years as the Chief in Laguna Beach. Chief […]
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City Chats with LBPD Sergeant Jim Cota
City Chats with LBPD Sergeant Jim Cota “City Chats” on KX FM A special winter edition of “City Chats” continues on KX FM! This week, Sgt. Jim Cota from the Laguna Beach Police Department will talk about how 2019 is the second straight year that overall crime has decreased in the City. Find out more […]
Laguna Beach Crime Rate Decreases 2nd Year in a Row
Laguna Beach Crime Rate Decreases 2nd Year in a Row Laguna Beach Continues Extremely Low Crime Rate Overall Crime Decreases for Second Year in a Row Laguna Beach, CA – For the second year in a row, the Laguna Beach Police Department is again pleased to announce that overall crime has decreased in 2019. Crime […]
Corporal Cornelius Ashton Honored
Corporal Cornelius Ashton Honored On February 5, 2020, School Resources Officer (SRO) Corporal Cornelius Ashton was recognized by Orange County Parenting Magazine as one of the top 25 employees of Orange County schools. He was selected based on performance, passion, and going above and beyond expectations. “I am very proud that School Resource Officer Corporal […]
Laguna Beach Police Department Welcomes Captain Johnson
Laguna Beach Police Department Welcomes Captain Johnson WELCOME CAPTAIN JOHNSON Rachel Johnson formerly worked as a Police Lieutenant for the Newport Beach Police Department. During her tenure of 14 years with NBPD she most recently was assigned to the Patrol Division as a Watch Commander and Jail Manager. Rachel also oversaw the Police Explorer POST, […]
Second School Resource Officer Appointment
Second School Resource Officer Appointment The Laguna Beach Police Department is pleased to announce that the Laguna Beach Unified School District Board and the City of Laguna Beach have jointly agreed to support a School Resource Officer (SRO) to be assigned to Laguna Beach Unified School District campuses. Officer Fred Yeilding, has been selected as […]
No-Shave November
No-Shave November No-Shave November If you see some City Staff and Police Officers with questionable facial grooming hygiene during the month of November, don’t be alarmed. In an initiative to raise awareness regarding cancer, men’s health, and to support charities related to cancer research. The Laguna Beach Police Department and participating City Hall Staff are […]
Annual 2020 Citizen’s Police Academy
Annual 2020 Citizen’s Police Academy ANNUAL 2020 CITIZEN’S POLICE ACADEMY The Laguna Beach Police Department is accepting applications for the upcoming Citizen’s Police Academy. The academy starts on Thursday, January 16, 2020, and will meet from 6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. for 12 weeks. The Citizen’s Police Academy is a non-stress course designed to provide […]
Laguna Beach Police Department Holiday Food Basket Program
Laguna Beach Police Department Holiday Food Basket Program Laguna Beach Police Department Holiday Food Basket Program The Laguna Beach Police Department is proud to announce its first Holiday Food Basket Program. The Food Basket Program will take place in November and December. Families in Laguna Beach will receive a basket of food during the holiday […]