Michael Richens
Special Investigations Division Commander
Commander Michael Richens began his career with the Long Beach Police Department as a police officer in 2003. He promoted to sergeant in 2010, to lieutenant in 2018, and to commander in 2021.
Commander Richens has worked a variety of assignments including West, South and East patrol divisions, the Directed Enforcement Team (DET) as well as the Special Enforcement Section which includes SWAT, Air Support Unit, Police Service Dog Unit, and Motors Unit.
He has a Bachelor of Science degree in Occupational Studies from California State University, Long Beach. Commander Richens is also the recipient of the prestigious Chief’s Community Policing Award for his
involvement in the community.