As the news media begins to make announcements about the presidential #Election2020, all remains good here in our city. Our Emergency Operations Center remains activated to respond to any community safety concerns if needed.
The City is aware of two planned protests scheduled for this Saturday in the downtown area of Long Beach. The first event is a protest planned for 1pm and the second event is non-political and is planned for 5pm and both events are expected to be calm. We absolutely value and protect the First Amendment right to lawfully and peacefully protest, and we are here to support and ensure the safety of both protestors and the rest of the community. Violence and criminal activity will not be tolerated and the City will contact business owners and the community if there is a credible cause for concern.
We encourage everyone to report suspicious or criminal activity by calling 9-1-1 or LBPD’s non-emergency line at 562-435-6711.The best way to stay up-to-date on election impacts and other emergencies is to sign-up for Alert Long Beach at http://longbeach.gov/disasterpreparedness/alert-long-beach/ and follow the City on social media.
