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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.

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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.

Palm Springs to receive portion of more than $250 million in state grants aimed at crime prevention

PSPD plans to use its share of the funds for its “comprehensive crime prevention model” that targets retail and vehicle theft, including the theft of catalytic converters.

‘I don’t want you to be paranoid. But I am asking you to be prepared’: Lieutenant addresses brazen robberies, including one here

After a 'smash and grab' was reported downtown last month, tensions are understandably high. PSPD Lt. William Hutchinson offered advice for both local business owners and the community, stressing safety first.

Efforts underway to assist those impacted by Hilary, help campaign for prevention of future road closures

The efforts include those by Riverside County to collect reports of damage, those of a local museum to collect funds, and those of one Palm Springs resident to send letters to state officials. Here's what we know.

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