Berkenkamp began his career with the Long Beach Police Department (LBPD) in 1997. He was promoted to sergeant in 2007 and to lieutenant in 2015.
During his career, Berkenkamp has worked a variety of assignments including: patrol, field training, directed enforcement, SWAT, critical incident management and event-planning section. His most recent assignment was serving as the lieutenant overseeing the Special Enforcement Section, which includes SWAT, the K-9 Detail and Air Support.
He has a bachelor’s degree in business from California State University, Long Beach, and he is also a graduate of the Sherman Block Leadership Institute.
Berkenkamp will begin his new assignment as the commander of the West Patrol Division on Jan. 21.
Current West Patrol Division Commander Robert Smith will assume command of the Gang and Violent Crimes Division to replace Commander Robert Luman, who recently retired.
Source: LBPD
