Allison Gallagher
Executive Communications Officer
Executive Communications Officer (ECO) Allison Gallagher started with the Long Beach Police Department in August 2020 as a public information officer and promoted to her current role in January 2023.
Prior to joining the LBPD, ECO Gallagher worked in various government and non-profit offices, gaining experience in public affairs, communications, legislation, and community engagement. Since August 2020, Allison has been an integral part of the LBPD’s expansion of its social media footprint and increasing transparency through public communications as a public information officer.
In January 2023, she was selected to serve as the department’s first Executive Communications Officer, where she is responsible for enhancing the Department’s communication with the Long Beach community as well as LBPD personnel in an engaging and thoughtful manner. ECO Gallagher oversees the activities and initiatives of the Department’s Communications Division, including a team of public information officers.
Executive Communications Officer Gallagher holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Economics and a Master of Arts in Public Administration, both from California State University, Long Beach.