Long Beach Police Chief Wally Hebeish is set to retire after leading the second largest police department in Los Angeles County for nearly five years.
The Long Beach Police Department announced Hebeish will step down on Dec. 31, 2026.
“It has been an incredible honor to stand alongside the dedicated men and women of the Long Beach Police Department in service of our community,” said Chief Hebeish in a statement. “Leading our police department through some of the most challenging times we have faced in modern law enforcement was only possible because of the support given to me by our police officers, professional staff, labor partners, city leadership, and the Long Beach community. I will be forever grateful for the trust placed in me to lead our department and serve our city.”…