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Deputy Chief Robert G. Luna

Deputy Chief
Robert G. Luna

Deputy Chief Luna is Deputy Chief of the Patrol Bureau. He began his career with the Long Beach Police Department in 1985 as a reserve officer. In April 1987, he was hired on as a full time police officer.As an officer, Deputy Chief Luna worked Patrol, Metro Division, Drug Investigations Section, Homicide Detail and SWAT.

 

He was promoted to Sergeant in 1993 and worked Patrol, Gang Enforcement, SWAT and was the Administrative Sergeant to the Deputy Chief of the Detective Bureau.

 

In 1997, Deputy Chief Luna was promoted to Lieutenant and was assigned to the Field Support Division. While there, he acted as the Special Enforcement Lieutenant overseeing SWAT, K-9, Air Support, Street Enforcement Detail and the Marine Patrol Unit.

 

In October 2001, he was promoted to Commander.During this time, Commander Luna worked in the Gangs and Violent Crime Division, North Patrol Division and was the Chief of Staff for the Office of the Chief of Police.

 

In January 2004, he was promoted to Deputy Chief. He currently leads the Patrol Bureau, which is comprised of five Divisions: East, West, South, North, and Field Support.

 

Deputy Chief Luna graduated from Santa Fe High School in Santa Fe Springs, California. He earned an Associate of Arts Degree in Administrative Justice from Long Beach City College, a Bachelor of Science Degree in Occupational Studies from California University at Long Beach (CSULB) and a Masters Degree in Public Policy and Administration at CSULB. In addition, he is a graduate of Post Supervisory Leadership Institute, USC Delinquency Control Institute and the FBI’s National Academy. During the summer of 2004, he attended Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy School of Executive Management.

Deputy Chief Luna continues to be involved in the community by participating in the following:

  • Participant in the Mile of Men, Friday, April 15, 2005
  • Participant in the “Principle For A Day” Program – Poly High School, Monday, January 10, 2005

  • Mentor to Lts. Rich Meyer and Michelle Miller
  • Member of the Long Beach Police Chief’s Latino Advisory Group (Recipient of 2003-2004 Dedication & Support to the LBPD Chief’s Latino Advisory Group

  • Member of Los Amigos of Long Beach
  • Member of the Latin Managers and Professionals Organization (LMPO)
  • Member of the California Police Chief’s Association (CPCA)

Deputy Chief Luna is married and has two children.