Public Safety Commission
Regular MeetingDesert Hot Springs, CA · January 8, 2026
Agenda
City of Desert Hot Springs
AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION
Thursday, January 8, 2026
6:00 PM
Watch the Meeting
Live:
Council Chambers/City Hall
• YouTube 11-999 Palm Drive
• City Website Desert Hot Springs, California, 92240
Page
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MINUTES
1. Public Safety Commission Regular Meeting Minutes: November 13, 3-8
2025, and December 11, 2025
Jerryl Soriano, City Clerk
Recommendation: Approve the minutes as presented; or as corrected.
Staff Report - SR-26-003 - Pdf
PUBLIC COMMENTS
At this time, pursuant to the Brown Act, any person may comment on matters of
general interest within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Public Safety
Commission, NOT listed on the agenda.
Under the Brown Act, the Public Safety Commission should not take action on
or discuss matters raised during Public Comment portion of the agenda that are
not listed on the agenda. Comments are limited to three (3) minutes per speaker.
Speakers may not yield their time to others without consent of the Chair. All
comments are to be directed to the Public Safety Commission and shall be
devoid of any personal attacks. Members of the public are expected to maintain
a professional, courteous decorum during public comments. Please complete
and submit a "speaker card" to the City Clerk. You will be asked to STATE YOUR
NAME AND CITY OF RESIDENCE FOR THE RECORD.
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NEW BUSINESS
2. Update of Traffic Signal at Highway 62 and Pierson Boulevard
Recommendation: Receive and file.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:
3. Animal Control Monthly Report 9 - 10
Tiyler Messer, Compliance Manager
Recommendation: Receive and file.
Staff Report - SR-26-005 - Pdf
4. Code Compliance Monthly Report 11 - 12
Tiyler Messer, Compliance Manager
Recommendation: Receive and file.
Staff Report - SR-26-004 - Pdf
5. Fire Department Monthly Report 13 - 18
Bryan White, Fire Chief
Recommendation: Receive and file.
Staff Report - SR-26-002 - Pdf
6. Police Department Monthly Report 19 - 24
Jeffrey Hattersley, Deputy Police Chief
Recommendation: Receive and file.
Staff Report - SR-26-001 - Pdf
COMMISSIONER REPORTS
ADJOURN
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City of Desert Hot Springs
Public Safety Commission
AGENDA ITEM REPORT
To: Public Safety Commission
Date: January 8, 2026
Department: City Clerk
Prepared by: Jerryl Soriano, City Clerk
Subject: Public Safety Commission Regular Meeting Minutes: November 13, 2025 and
December 11, 2025
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the minutes as presented; or as corrected.
ATTACHMENTS:
1) Draft Public Safety Commission Regular Meeting Minutes - November 13, 2025
2) Draft Public Safety Commission Regular Meeting Minutes - December 11, 2025
SR-26-003
Item Number: .
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City of Desert Hot Springs
DRAFT ACTION MINUTES
Public Safety Commission Regular Meeting
6:00 PM - Thursday, November 13, 2025
Council Chambers
CALL TO ORDER
Vice-Chair Meyer called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM.
ROLL CALL
Present:
Commissioners: Mirna Flores, Charles Lantz, Reynaldo Sanchez
Vice-Chairman: Walt Meyer
Absent:
Chairman: Donna Lozano (excused)
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Commissioner Sanchez led the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
ACTION: Approve the November 13, 2025 Public Safety Commission Regular
Meeting agenda.
Moved by Commissioner Flores
Seconded by Commissioner Lantz
Carried 4-0 by the following votes:
AYES: Flores, Lantz, Meyer, and Sanchez
ABSENT: Lozano
MINUTES
1. Public Safety Commission Regular Meeting Minutes: October 9, 2025
Recommendation:
Approve the minutes as presented; or as corrected.
Staff Report - SR-25-253 - Pdf
ACTION: Approve the minutes as presented.
Moved by Commissioner Lantz
Item Number: .
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Seconded by Commissioner Flores
Carried 4-0 by the following votes:
AYES: Flores, Lantz, Meyer, and Sanchez
ABSENT: Lozano
PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:
2. Animal Control Monthly Report
Staff Report - SR-25-257 - Pdf
Tiyler Messer, Acting Compliance Manager, presented the report and
responded to questions.
The report was received and filed.
3. Code Compliance Monthly Report
Staff Report - SR-25-256 - Pdf
Tiyler Messer, Acting Compliance Manager, presented the report and
responded to questions.
The report was received and filed.
4. Fire Department Monthly Report
Staff Report - SR-25-254 - Pdf
Fire Chief was not present. The report was received and filed.
5. Police Department Monthly Report
Staff Report - SR-25-255 - Pdf
Steven Shaw, Police Chief, presented the report and responded to questions.
The report was received and filed.
COMMISSIONER REPORTS
The Commission requested an agenda item in January 2026 regarding the status of
the intersection at Highway 62 and Pierson Boulevard.
Public Safety Commission
November 13, 2025
Item Number: .
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ADJOURN
Vice-Chairman Meyer adjourned the meeting at 6:40 PM.
Jerryl Soriano, City Clerk
Public Safety Commission
November 13, 2025
Item Number: .
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City of Desert Hot Springs
DRAFT ACTION MINUTES
Public Safety Commission Regular Meeting
6:00 PM - Thursday, December 11, 2025
Council Chambers
CALL TO ORDER
Vice-Chairman Meyer called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM.
ROLL CALL
Present:
Commissioners: Mirna Flores, Charles Lantz
Vice-Chairman: Walt Meyer
Absent:
Commissioner: Reynaldo Sanchez (excused)
Chairman: Donna Lozano (excused)
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Steven Shaw, Police Chief, led the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
ACTION: Approve the December 11, 2025 Public Safety Commission Regular
Meeting agenda.
Moved by Commissioner Flores
Seconded by Commissioner Lantz
Carried 3-0 by the following votes:
AYES: Flores, Lantz, and Meyer
ABSENT: Sanchez and Lozano
PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:
1. Animal Control Monthly Report
Staff Report - SR-25-292 - Pdf
Item Number: .
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Tiyler Messer, Compliance Manager, presented the report and responded to
questions.
The report was received and filed.
2. Code Compliance Monthly Report
Staff Report - SR-25-291 - Pdf
Tiyler Messer, Compliance Manager, presented the report and responded to
questions.
The report was received and filed.
3. Fire Department Monthly Report
Staff Report - SR-25-290 - Pdf
Bryan White, Fire Chief, presented the report and responded to questions.
The report was received and filed.
4. Police Department Monthly Report
Staff Report - SR-25-289 - Pdf
Steven Shaw, Police Chief, presented the report and responded to questions.
The report was received and filed.
COMMISSIONER REPORTS
None.
ADJOURN
Vice-Chairman Meyer adjourned the meeting at 6:29 PM.
Jerryl Soriano, City Clerk
Public Safety Commission
Item
December 11, Number: .
2025
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City of Desert Hot Springs
Public Safety Commission
AGENDA ITEM REPORT
To: Public Safety Commission
Date: January 8, 2026
Department: Code & Cannabis Compliance
Prepared by: Tiyler Messer, Compliance Manager
Subject: Animal Control Monthly Report
RECOMMENDATION:
Receive and file.
ATTACHMENTS:
1) Animal Control Monthly Report - December 2025
SR-26-005
Item Number: 1.
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CITY OF DESERT HOT SPRINGS
ANIMAL CARE AND CONTROL 65810 Hacienda Avenue • Desert Hot Springs • CA • 92240
(760) 329-6411• www.cityofdhs.org
DECEMBER 2025 ANIMAL CARE AND CONTROL REPORT
FOR THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION
Total number of service requests completed 144
Total number of intakes completed 52
Total number of animals returned to the owner 17
Total number of animals adopted 9
Total number of animals sent to rescue 7
Total number of animals taken to the vet 61
Total number of animals dead on arrival 11
Total number of animals passed away in our care 1
Total number of animals euthanized 5
Total number of animal licenses issued 18
Total number of administrative citations 16
Total amount of citations $6,540.00
1
Item Number: 1.
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City of Desert Hot Springs
Public Safety Commission
AGENDA ITEM REPORT
To: Public Safety Commission
Date: January 8, 2026
Department: Code & Cannabis Compliance
Prepared by: Tiyler Messer, Compliance Manager
Subject: Code Compliance Monthly Report
RECOMMENDATION:
Receive and file.
ATTACHMENTS:
1) Code Compliance Monthly Report - December 2025
SR-26-004
Item Number: 2.
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CITY OF DESERT HOT SPRINGS
COMPLIANCE DEPARTMENT 11999 Palm Drive • Desert Hot Springs • CA • 92240
(760) 329-6411• www.cityofdhs.org
CODE COMPLIANCE REPORT FOR THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION
MEETING FOR DECEMBER 2025
DECEMBER STATISTICS
Service Requests: 101 Completed Inspections: 301
Notices of Violation: 93 Administrative Citations: 24
Cases Opened: 61 Administrative Citation Dollar Amount: $10,300
Item Number: 2.
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City of Desert Hot Springs
Public Safety Commission
AGENDA ITEM REPORT
To: Public Safety Commission
Date: January 8, 2026
Department: Fire
Prepared by: Bryan White, Fire Chief
Subject: Fire Department Monthly Report
RECOMMENDATION:
Receive and file.
ATTACHMENTS:
1) Fire Department Monthly Report - December 2025
2) Fire Department Report - October-December 2025
SR-26-002
Item Number: 3.
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Riverside County Fire Department/ CAL FIRE
Jurisdiction Summary for City of Desert Hot Springs
Robert Fish
Fire Chief
12/1/2025 to 12/31/2025
Incident Response Activity Average Enroute to On-Scene Time
*At least 1 Resource Dispatched *Units Responding Charlie, Delta, Bravo, Echo, Code 3
Incident Type # <5 Minutes +5 Minutes
False Alarm 30
Medical 423 278 85
Other Fire 3
Other Misc 4
Public Service Assist 16 +10 Minutes +20 Minutes
Res Fire 4
Rescue 1
Ringing Alarm 3
15 1
Standby 7
Traffic Collision 24
Average Min % 0 to 5 Min
Vehicle Fire 3
Wildland Fire 2
Incident Total 520 4.21 73.35
Enroute Time: Unit has been acknowledged as responding.
On-Scene Time: Unit has been acknowledged as being On-Scene.
Transport Mutual Aid
*Based on Units with a Transport time *Unit responses
Jurisdiction Units Responses
0
Engine 451
Total: 0
Total: 451
Mutual Aid Given
Engine 143
Total: 143
Mutual Aid Received
11
Breathing Support 1
Chief 14
Dozer 1
Engine 162
PIO 2
Rescue 1
Squad 2
Truck/Quint 2
Total: 196
1/1/2026 1:40:16PM Item Number: 3.
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Truck Report
T33 recorded 2 responses in City of Desert Hot Springs from 12/1/2025 1:40:10 PM to
12/31/2025 1:40:10 PM
Significant Incidents
25CARRU189295 CAL FIRE/Riverside County Fire Department resources responded to the above address for
multiple reports of a residential structure fire. The first arriving company officer reported a
12/2/2025 1:18:00PM
single-story, single-family dwelling with heavy smoke coming from the attic. All occupants'
self-evacuated from the residence, while firefighters contained the fire to an interior bedroom. Red
Cross has been contacted. Crews will remain on scene for overhaul operations.
25CARRU199357 CAL FIRE/Riverside County Fire Department responded to a reported residential structure fire at
the above address. First Company Officer at scene reported a single-mobile home with fire coming
12/20/2025 1:44:00AM
from the roof. Fire was contained within 20 minutes of the first-arriving fire engine. One person
was transported to local hospital with minor injuries for further evaluation. No, firefighters were
injured during this incident.
Six occupants were displaced, and the Red Cross was notified.
Building and safety will have to inspect the residence prior to residents returning. Unit will remain
at scene for another 60 additional minutes.
1/1/2026 1:40:16PM Item Number: 3.
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Riverside County Fire Department/ CAL FIRE
Jurisdiction Summary for City of Desert Hot Springs
Robert Fish
Fire Chief
10/1/2025 to 12/31/2025
Incident Response Activity Average Enroute to On-Scene Time
*At least 1 Resource Dispatched *Units Responding Charlie, Delta, Bravo, Echo, Code 3
Incident Type # <5 Minutes +5 Minutes
False Alarm 86
Medical 1,268 815 277
Other Fire 13
Other Misc 21
Public Service Assist 41 +10 Minutes +20 Minutes
Res Fire 7
Rescue 2
Ringing Alarm 4
37 6
Standby 19
Traffic Collision 68
Average Min % 0 to 5 Min
Vehicle Fire 5
Wildland Fire 4
Incident Total 1,538 4.39 71.81
Enroute Time: Unit has been acknowledged as responding.
On-Scene Time: Unit has been acknowledged as being On-Scene.
Transport Mutual Aid
*Based on Units with a Transport time *Unit responses
Jurisdiction Units Responses
0
Engine 1,036
Total: 0
Squad 512
Total: 1,548
Mutual Aid Given
Engine 281
Squad 83
Total: 364
Mutual Aid Received
29
Breathing Support 6
Brush 1
Chief 44
Dozer 1
Engine 476
Patrol 2
PIO 5
Rescue 1
Squad 5
Truck/Quint 5
Water Tender 1
1/1/2026 1:43:34PM Item Number: 3.
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Total: 576
1/1/2026 1:43:34PM Item Number: 3.
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Truck Report
T33 recorded 5 responses in City of Desert Hot Springs from 10/1/2025 1:43:30 PM to
12/31/2025 1:43:30 PM
Significant Incidents
25CARRU155795 CAL FIRE/Riverside County Fire Department resources were dispatched to a reported structure fire
on Flora Ave. The first arriving fire department company officer reported heavy smoke emitting
10/2/2025 4:58:00PM
from a single-story, single-family structure. Firefighters were able to contain the fire to the
bedroom while simultaneously rescuing two dogs. The occupants all evacuated prior to the fire
departments arrival. A total of 5 occupants were displaced, and the American Red Cross is
assisting the displaced occupants.
25CARRU157928 CAL FIRE / Riverside County Fire Department responded to a reported single-story, single-family
residential structure fire. Upon arrival, the first-in company officer reported heavy fire and smoke
10/6/2025 2:35:00PM
showing from the front of the structure. Firefighters located the fire originating beneath an
attached patio cover/carport area, where it had extended into a parked vehicle. Crews quickly
contained the fire to the vehicle, preventing further extension into the residence. American Red
Cross was requested to assist seven displaced occupants. City of Desert Hot Springs Code
Enforcement assessed the property and deemed it uninhabitable. No civilian or firefighter injuries
were reported.
25CARRU172291 CAL FIRE/Riverside County Fire Department resources were dispatched to a residential structure
on San Juan Rd. The first arriving Company Officer reported a single-story, single-family dwelling
11/1/2025 3:35:00PM
with smoke emitting from the attic space. Firefighters contained the fire to the attic area, while
concurrently performing salvage operations within the interior of the structure. The fire caused a
displacement of 4 occupants and Red Cross has made contact with the displaced residents.
25CARRU189295 CAL FIRE/Riverside County Fire Department resources responded to the above address for
multiple reports of a residential structure fire. The first arriving company officer reported a
12/2/2025 1:18:00PM
single-story, single-family dwelling with heavy smoke coming from the attic. All occupants'
self-evacuated from the residence, while firefighters contained the fire to an interior bedroom. Red
Cross has been contacted. Crews will remain on scene for overhaul operations.
25CARRU199357 CAL FIRE/Riverside County Fire Department responded to a reported residential structure fire at
the above address. First Company Officer at scene reported a single-mobile home with fire coming
12/20/2025 1:44:00AM
from the roof. Fire was contained within 20 minutes of the first-arriving fire engine. One person
was transported to local hospital with minor injuries for further evaluation. No, firefighters were
injured during this incident.
Six occupants were displaced, and the Red Cross was notified.
Building and safety will have to inspect the residence prior to residents returning. Unit will remain
at scene for another 60 additional minutes.
1/1/2026 1:43:34PM Item Number: 3.
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City of Desert Hot Springs
Public Safety Commission
AGENDA ITEM REPORT
To: Public Safety Commission
Date: January 8, 2026
Department: Police Department
Prepared by: Steven Shaw, Police Chief
Subject: Police Department Monthly Report
RECOMMENDATION:
Receive and file.
ATTACHMENTS:
1) December 2025 Monthly Report
2) December 2025 Group A Offense Report
3) 2025 Monthly Patrol Statistic
4) 2025 Group A Offense Report
5) 2025 NIBRS Crime Stats
SR-26-001
Item Number: 4.
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RECORDS DIVISION DESERT HOT SPRINGS POLICE DEPARTMENT
Monthly Report
Prepared by J. Casey
December 2025
_____________________________________________________________________________________
111 127 41 52 17
Cases Citations Vehicle Vehicle Sex
Submitted to Releases Storage registrants
D.A
Cases Submitted to D.A
111 7 26
Submitted to Resubmitted by Direct File
D.A D.A
Citations
Traffic Parking/Municipal Alarm
94 33 0
Vehicle Releases
DUI 30 Day Repo
2 39 6
Vehicle Storage Reports
Evidence Aarco Towing DUI
1 52 4
Total Reports
408
DESERT HOT SPRINGS POLICE
Item Number: 4.
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Printed On: 01/05/2026
Group A Offense Report
Page 1 of 1
Beginning Date: 12/01/2025 Ending Date: 12/31/2025
Agency: DESERT HOT SPRINGS PD
Reported Reported Percent Offenses Percent Percent Of Rate Per
Offense
in 2025 in 2024 Change Cleared Cleared Category 100,000*
Murder 1 0 NA 1 100.00% 3.33% 3.33
Negligent Manslaughter 0 0 NA 0 0.00% 0.00% 0.00
Justifiable Homicide 0 0 NA 0 0.00% 0.00% 0.00
Non-consensual Sex Offenses:
Rape 0 2 -100.00% 0 0.00% 0.00% 0.00
Sodomy 0 1 -100.00% 0 0.00% 0.00% 0.00
Sexual Assault with Object 0 2 -100.00% 0 0.00% 0.00% 0.00
Fondling 0 1 -100.00% 0 0.00% 0.00% 0.00
Aggravated Assault 10 9 11.11% 8 80.00% 33.33% 33.33
Simple Assault 15 10 50.00% 10 66.67% 50.00% 50.00
Intimidation 3 1 200.00% 3 100.00% 10.00% 10.00
Kidnapping/Abduction 1 4 -75.00% 1 100.00% 3.33% 3.33
Consensual Sex Offenses:
Incest 0 0 NA 0 0.00% 0.00% 0.00
Statutory Rape 0 0 NA 0 0.00% 0.00% 0.00
Human Trafficking, Commercial 0 0 NA 0 0.00% 0.00% 0.00
Sex Acts
Human Trafficking, Involuntary 0 0 NA 0 0.00% 0.00% 0.00
Servitude
Crimes Against Persons Total 30 30 0% 23 76.67% 25.21% 100
Robbery 0 5 -100.00% 0 0.00% 0.00% 0.00
Burglary/Breaking & Entering 0 6 -100.00% 0 0.00% 0.00% 0.00
Larceny/Theft Offenses 16 14 14.29% 3 18.75% 36.36% 53.33
Motor Vehicle Theft 11 12 -8.33% 2 18.18% 25.00% 36.67
Arson 0 0 NA 0 0.00% 0.00% 0.00
Destruction Of Property 11 12 -8.33% 5 45.45% 25.00% 36.67
Counterfeiting/Forgery 0 2 -100.00% 0 0.00% 0.00% 0.00
Fraud Offense 3 4 -25.00% 2 66.67% 6.82% 10.00
Embezzlement 0 1 -100.00% 0 0.00% 0.00% 0.00
Extortion/Blackmail 0 0 NA 0 0.00% 0.00% 0.00
Bribery 0 0 NA 0 0.00% 0.00% 0.00
Stolen Property Offenses 3 3 0.00% 2 66.67% 6.82% 10.00
Crimes Against Property Total 44 59 -25.42% 14 31.82% 36.97% 146.67
Drug/Narcotic Violations 21 12 75.00% 21 100.00% 46.67% 70.00
Drug Equipment Violations 18 6 200.00% 18 100.00% 40.00% 60.00
Gambling Offenses 0 0 NA 0 0.00% 0.00% 0.00
Pornography/Obscene Material 0 0 NA 0 0.00% 0.00% 0.00
Prostitution 0 0 NA 0 0.00% 0.00% 0.00
Weapons Law Violation 6 8 -25.00% 6 100.00% 13.33% 20.00
Animal Cruelty 0 0 NA 0 0.00% 0.00% 0.00
Crimes Against Society Total 45 26 73.08% 45 100% 37.82% 150
Total Group "A" Offenses 119 115 3.48% 82 68.91% 100% 396.67
Note: The Rate per 100,000 will be 'NA' when the Adjusted Population Base is Zero.
Statewide Crime Profile * Adjusted population base: 30,000 2025 Crime in California
Item Number: 4.
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DESERT HOT SPRINGS POLICE DEPARTMENT 2025
JAN. FEB. MAR. APR. MAY JUNE JULY AUG. SEPT. OCT. NOV. DEC. ANNUAL
EVENTS:
TotalCalls for Service 1911 1812 1925 2046 2214 1987 2083 2151 2065 1981 1776 1918 23869
Officer Initiated 849 962 935 1285 1225 1123 991 938 971 810 1165 1127 12381
Accidents 49 67 53 55 61 51 59 56 62 63 41 45 662
TOTAL 2809 2841 2913 3386 3500 3161 3133 3145 3098 2854 2982 3090 36912
EVENT TYPES:
Traffic Stops 238 245 217 187 250 228 232 295 210 118 360 303 2883
Bus/Bulding Checks 466 484 533 494 784 641 533 410 542 484 498 590 6459
Vehicle Checks 93 163 127 110 122 180 148 139 131 148 209 137 1707
Pedestrian Checks 52 70 58 494 69 74 78 94 88 60 98 97 1332
TOTAL 849 962 935 1285 1225 1123 991 938 971 810 1165 1127 12381
ARRESTS:
Drug Arrests 11 8 6 13 4 16 15 26 17 25 24 26 191
DUI Arrest 1 1 5 4 4 7 5 8 3 2 6 4 50
Felony 19 15 19 23 26 12 22 22 18 21 23 29 249
Misdemeanor 14 12 23 27 12 18 23 20 18 22 20 20 229
Warrant Arrests 16 23 17 26 18 29 15 27 34 21 37 27 290
TOTAL 61 59 70 93 64 82 80 103 90 91 110 106 1009
CITATIONS:
Misdemeanor 7 4 7 11 11 7 14 7 1 11 58 17 155
Moving 171 194 83 111 174 190 170 165 79 38 75 77 1527
Muni-Codes 1 1 31 29 32 3 3 23 1 17 26 33 200
DHSMC 131.27/Curfew 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
RCO 9.12.030a/Truant 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
TOTAL 179 199 121 151 217 200 187 195 81 66 159 127 1882
Field Interrogations: 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 4
.
Item Number: 4.
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Printed On: 01/05/2026
Group A Offense Report
Page 1 of 1
Beginning Date: 01/01/2025 Ending Date: 12/31/2025
Agency: DESERT HOT SPRINGS PD
Reported Reported Percent Offenses Percent Percent Of Rate Per
Offense
in 2025 in 2024 Change Cleared Cleared Category 100,000*
Murder 2 3 -33.33% 2 100.00% 0.43% 6.67
Negligent Manslaughter 0 0 NA 0 0.00% 0.00% 0.00
Justifiable Homicide 0 0 NA 0 0.00% 0.00% 0.00
Non-consensual Sex Offenses:
Rape 15 4 275.00% 5 33.33% 3.21% 50.00
Sodomy 3 4 -25.00% 1 33.33% 0.64% 10.00
Sexual Assault with Object 1 4 -75.00% 1 100.00% 0.21% 3.33
Fondling 15 15 0.00% 3 20.00% 3.21% 50.00
Aggravated Assault 117 119 -1.68% 72 61.54% 25.00% 390.00
Simple Assault 247 240 2.92% 150 60.73% 52.78% 823.33
Intimidation 40 48 -16.67% 24 60.00% 8.55% 133.33
Kidnapping/Abduction 27 39 -30.77% 17 62.96% 5.77% 90.00
Consensual Sex Offenses:
Incest 0 0 NA 0 0.00% 0.00% 0.00
Statutory Rape 1 1 0.00% 1 100.00% 0.21% 3.33
Human Trafficking, Commercial 0 0 NA 0 0.00% 0.00% 0.00
Sex Acts
Human Trafficking, Involuntary 0 0 NA 0 0.00% 0.00% 0.00
Servitude
Crimes Against Persons Total 468 477 -1.89% 276 58.97% 30.61% 1560
Robbery 29 40 -27.50% 15 51.72% 4.75% 96.67
Burglary/Breaking & Entering 80 97 -17.53% 14 17.50% 13.11% 266.67
Larceny/Theft Offenses 179 191 -6.28% 20 11.17% 29.34% 596.67
Motor Vehicle Theft 100 133 -24.81% 10 10.00% 16.39% 333.33
Arson 1 2 -50.00% 1 100.00% 0.16% 3.33
Destruction Of Property 135 132 2.27% 40 29.63% 22.13% 450.00
Counterfeiting/Forgery 22 17 29.41% 7 31.82% 3.61% 73.33
Fraud Offense 27 23 17.39% 8 29.63% 4.43% 90.00
Embezzlement 2 4 -50.00% 1 50.00% 0.33% 6.67
Extortion/Blackmail 0 0 NA 0 0.00% 0.00% 0.00
Bribery 0 0 NA 0 0.00% 0.00% 0.00
Stolen Property Offenses 35 43 -18.60% 31 88.57% 5.74% 116.67
Crimes Against Property Total 610 682 -10.56% 147 24.1% 39.9% 2033.33
Drug/Narcotic Violations 201 126 59.52% 197 98.01% 44.57% 670.00
Drug Equipment Violations 152 109 39.45% 150 98.68% 33.70% 506.67
Gambling Offenses 0 0 NA 0 0.00% 0.00% 0.00
Pornography/Obscene Material 1 4 -75.00% 1 100.00% 0.22% 3.33
Prostitution 0 0 NA 0 0.00% 0.00% 0.00
Weapons Law Violation 96 86 11.63% 74 77.08% 21.29% 320.00
Animal Cruelty 1 1 0.00% 1 100.00% 0.22% 3.33
Crimes Against Society Total 451 326 38.34% 423 93.79% 29.5% 1503.33
Total Group "A" Offenses 1,529 1,485 2.96% 846 55.33% 100% 5096.67
Note: The Rate per 100,000 will be 'NA' when the Adjusted Population Base is Zero.
Statewide Crime Profile * Adjusted population base: 30,000 2025 Crime in California
Item Number: 4.
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DESERT HOT SPRINGS POLICE DEPARTMENT
2025 CRIME STATISTICS REPORT
Crimes January February March April May June July August September October November December Totals
Criminal Homicide
Murder 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2
Manslaughter 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Justifiable Homicide 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sex Offenses
Rape 2 1 2 0 2 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 10
Sodomy 0 0 1 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4
Sexual Assault w/Object 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
Fondling 0 2 0 1 4 4 0 1 0 1 0 0 13
Statutory Rape 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Pornography 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Assault
Aggravated Assault 12 3 16 8 5 9 11 6 10 5 10 10 105
Simple Assault 23 15 19 28 20 14 15 11 14 21 13 15 208
Narcotic Offenses
Narcotic Violations 12 13 10 16 8 16 16 13 13 10 13 21 161
Drug Equipment Violations 7 5 6 13 3 12 10 11 5 9 12 18 111
Robbery 2 3 4 2 2 0 1 1 4 1 4 0 24
Kidnapping 7 1 2 3 2 1 1 1 3 1 1 1 24
Larceny/Theft Offenses 14 18 15 14 22 10 14 9 8 11 10 16 161
Counterfeiting/Forgery 2 6 0 7 2 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 20
Fraud 2 1 2 2 0 0 6 3 1 2 0 3 22
Embezzlement 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Motor Vehicle Theft 13 6 6 9 12 5 4 7 2 6 5 11 86
Burglary / B&E 6 11 2 3 8 16 9 5 3 6 4 0 73
Stolen Property Offenses 6 2 5 2 3 4 1 1 7 2 1 3 37
Destruction of Property 14 13 6 11 10 10 8 10 10 5 12 11 120
Arson 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Weapon Law Violations 12 6 7 8 3 7 8 5 6 6 5 6 79
2025 Totals 134 106 104 129 108 111 106 85 86 86 90 116 1261
Item Number: 4.
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Chief, Steven Shaw
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