The Long Beach Police Foundation invites the public to a special farewell reception Wednesday honoring former Long Beach Police Department Chief Jim McDonnell.

Screen Shot 2014-12-01 at 2.31.03 PMThe reception will be held at 5:30PM Wednesday at the Long Beach Arena, located at 300 E. Ocean Blvd. Admission is $25 per person, and reservations are needed. To purchase tickets in advance, click here. Patrons can also email PD-cop-office@longbeach.gov to arrange to pay at the door.

Parking will be available in the arena parking structure, located in the area of Seaside Way and Hart Place.

For additional information, call 562-570-7301.