Long Beach Police Commissioner Thomas R. Sofield Sr. announced today a distinctive new design for the patrol vehicles operated by uniformed officers.  The Department recently acquired five new Dodge Charger patrol vehicles.  Three of these vehicles will be identified with the “marked” scheme shown below, and two will receive the new “stealth” markings.

Commissioner Sofield stated that the new “stealth” markings are a balance between officer’s needs to be inconspicuous during traffic enforcement assignments, and the needs of motorists to be able to rapidly identify vehicles pulling them over as authentic.  It is believed that the Long Beach Police Department is the first police agency in the area to employ “stealth” markings.  Representatives from other police agencies have already been in contact with the Long Beach Police to inquire about the new markings.

The two new retro-reflective designs were designed by the Department’s Planning and Development Section with input from rank and file members of the Department.  Lt. Frank Sharpe, Deputy Executive Officer in charge of Planning and Development stated “The clean new design is reflects the  progressive character of our City, and I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of the officers who provided input on the design!”

Lt. Sharpe further added that the new cars are now being equipped with two-way radios and mobile computer systems and will be on the road within days.

The new marking scheme is being reserved, by Department Order, exclusively for vehicles being operated by sworn Police Officers so that the public can more readily differentiate sworn officers from Code Enforcement Specials and Auxiliary Patrols.

This is the "Marked" version of the new Long Beach Police Department patrol vehicles.

This is the "Stealth" version of the new Long Beach Police Department vehicle design.