Firefighters conducting crucial ‘live burn’ training at Palm Springs airport this week
The training spans multiple days, providing ample time for crews to practice handling large fires and working together under pressure.
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Police arrest three suspects following fatal shooting Friday in Downtown Palm Springs
The Palm Springs Police Department Detective Bureau is actively seeking additional information related to the case. PSPD urges anyone who witnessed the incident or has relevant information to come forward.
A plan exists to help address issues with a downtown parking garage. Will it ever be implemented?
A Spring 2023 report by a four-person team highlights the urgent need for enhanced safety measures in the problematic downtown structure. There is hope that recent discussions will prompt action.
Police launch year-long effort to enhance safety on Palm Springs streets, urge public awareness
Through the aptly-named "Operation Rearview Mirror," it will be all hands on deck for the next year, with officers fanning out to 10 known hotspots that see the highest number of speeders and reckless drivers.
22-year-old arrested after fatal stabbing in Palm Springs Sunday evening
The suspect, who was booked into jail in Indio after his arrest, is expected to face first-degree murder charges. The incident marks Palm Springs' first murder in 17 months.
Palm Springs residents in northern part of city voice shift in policing priorities as town hall meetings kick off
Residents who gathered Monday evening for the first of four town halls outlined homelessness and traffic issues as their top concerns, marking a change from previous worries about violent crime.
City Council mulls regulations on private use of license plate readers
With neighborhoods expressing interest in installing cameras on their streets, city leaders will await legal analysis and other information before weighing in.
Safety concerns prompt technological shift that may catch some local restaurant customers off guard
It’s a change accelerated during the pandemic, but in the case of one local eatery a 'contactless' payment system was done to hopefully prevent additional break-ins.
City Council hopes to help crack down on catalytic converter thefts with new ordinance
Despite a minor drop in the resale value of stolen converters, the cost of replacement and repair has increased, with the average claim rising from $2,500 last year to $2,900 this year.
Palm Springs City Council approves installation of license plate reader cameras, addressing privacy concerns
The cameras will be mounted at the entrances and exits of the city and record license plates, vehicle colors, and other features to aid in the identification of vehicles involved in suspected crimes.
Decision on license plate reader cameras pushed back; councilmembers vow transparency
Chief of Police Andy Mills agreed that privacy concerns are valid, but said the city has taken great pains to make sure policy around the use of such technology is "as tight as we can possibly make it."
Police explain need for license plate readers at forum; funding request expected to come before City Council next week
The technology has drawn criticism, with some questioning whether the increased use of surveillance technology creates a trade-off between personal privacy and public safety.
Police arrest three suspects following fatal shooting Friday in Downtown Palm Springs
The Palm Springs Police Department Detective Bureau is actively seeking additional information related to the case. PSPD urges anyone who witnessed the incident or has relevant information to come forward.
A plan exists to help address issues with a downtown parking garage. Will it ever be implemented?
A Spring 2023 report by a four-person team highlights the urgent need for enhanced safety measures in the problematic downtown structure. There is hope that recent discussions will prompt action.
Police launch year-long effort to enhance safety on Palm Springs streets, urge public awareness
Through the aptly-named "Operation Rearview Mirror," it will be all hands on deck for the next year, with officers fanning out to 10 known hotspots that see the highest number of speeders and reckless drivers.
22-year-old arrested after fatal stabbing in Palm Springs Sunday evening
The suspect, who was booked into jail in Indio after his arrest, is expected to face first-degree murder charges. The incident marks Palm Springs' first murder in 17 months.
Palm Springs residents in northern part of city voice shift in policing priorities as town hall meetings kick off
Residents who gathered Monday evening for the first of four town halls outlined homelessness and traffic issues as their top concerns, marking a change from previous worries about violent crime.
City Council mulls regulations on private use of license plate readers
With neighborhoods expressing interest in installing cameras on their streets, city leaders will await legal analysis and other information before weighing in.
Safety concerns prompt technological shift that may catch some local restaurant customers off guard
It’s a change accelerated during the pandemic, but in the case of one local eatery a 'contactless' payment system was done to hopefully prevent additional break-ins.
City Council hopes to help crack down on catalytic converter thefts with new ordinance
Despite a minor drop in the resale value of stolen converters, the cost of replacement and repair has increased, with the average claim rising from $2,500 last year to $2,900 this year.
Palm Springs City Council approves installation of license plate reader cameras, addressing privacy concerns
The cameras will be mounted at the entrances and exits of the city and record license plates, vehicle colors, and other features to aid in the identification of vehicles involved in suspected crimes.
Decision on license plate reader cameras pushed back; councilmembers vow transparency
Chief of Police Andy Mills agreed that privacy concerns are valid, but said the city has taken great pains to make sure policy around the use of such technology is "as tight as we can possibly make it."
Police explain need for license plate readers at forum; funding request expected to come before City Council next week
The technology has drawn criticism, with some questioning whether the increased use of surveillance technology creates a trade-off between personal privacy and public safety.