Tag Archives: Police

Emergency Preparedness

Hurricanes, Floods, Storm Surge & EarthquakesAre You Prepared? Join the City of Newport Beach as “Partners in Preparedness” With the recent hurricanes in Texas and Florida and earthquakes in Mexico, Newport Beach residents may be asking themselves if they are prepared for an unexpected disaster. Matt Brisbois, Life Safety Specialist with the Newport Beach Fire…
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The Newport Beach Animal Shelter

The Newport Beach Animal Shelter A new refuge for our furry friends The City of Newport Beach has recently partnered with Home Free Animal Rescue & Sanctuary to provide boarding, care and feeding of animals collected by the Police Department’s Animal Control Division, which coordinates these services. Come and learn about when, where and how…
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Marijuana Legalization

Marijuana Legalization and Its Effect on Newport Beach What effect will the recent passage of Proposition 64 (the California Marijuana Legalization initiative) have on the City of Newport Beach? Representatives from the Newport Beach Police Department along with City Attorney Aaron Harp will answer such questions as: What are people now able to do with…
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Meet the New Chief of Police

Meet the New Chief of Police Newport Beach Welcomes Chief Jon T. Lewis On March 22, Chief Jon T. Lewis was sworn in as the tenth Chief of Police of the Newport Beach Police Department, taking the reins from retiring Chief Jay R. Johnson in a smooth transition of leadership. Chief Lewis has spent his…
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