Long Beach
Police Department

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The Long Beach Police Department is proud to announce the promotion of 31 employees who were recognized during yesterday’s promotion ceremony.

Command level promotions include Deputy Chief Megan Zabel, Commander Brian McPhail, Executive Communications Officer Allison Gallagher, Commander Shaleana Benson, Administrator Gladys Hansen-Guerra, Administrator Jessica Villalobos, Commander Paul Gallo, and Administrator Jami Kerr. Their biographies are available here.

“These newly promoted leaders will help guide our personnel and shape the future of the Long Beach Police Department” said Chief of Police Wally Hebeish “I’m grateful for their willingness to accept these new leadership roles, and congratulate each of them as they enter the next chapter of their careers.”

Employees recognized during the ceremony are as follows:

Deputy Chief
Megan Zabel

Administrator
Allison Gallagher
Gladys Hansen-Guerra
Jessica Villalobos
Jami Kerr

Commander
Brian McPhail
Shaleana Benson
Paul Gallo

Lieutenant
Rudy Garcia
Steven Costa
Gerrit DeJongh
Jonathan Cole
Joshua Brearley
Royce Wexler
John Hotchkiss
Michael Hynes
Eric Fritz

Sergeant
Brian Elliot
Randy Lacsina
Daniel Arcese
Todd Neveling
Justin Rivett
Daniel Melendez
Mustafa Zeidan

Professional Staff Supervisor
Jennifer Serafin
Jessica Jordan
Maria Ortiz
Jesus Aripez Jr

Bureau Secretary
Elizabeth Fua
Olivia Casillas
Kimberly Carrillo