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Desert Hot Springs, CA · January 8, 2026

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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. Page 1 of 24 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 Page 2 of 24 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: . Page 3 of 24 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: . Page 4 of 24 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: . Page 5 of 24 ADJOURN Vice-Chairman Meyer adjourned the meeting at 6:40 PM. Jerryl Soriano, City Clerk Public Safety Commission November 13, 2025 Item Number: . Page 6 of 24 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: . Page 7 of 24 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 Page 8 of 24 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. Page 9 of 24 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. Page 10 of 24 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. Page 11 of 24 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. Page 12 of 24 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. Page 13 of 24 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. Page 1 of 2 Page 14 of 24 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. Page 2 of 2 Page 15 of 24 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. Page 1 of 3 Page 16 of 24 Total: 576 1/1/2026 1:43:34PM Item Number: 3. Page 2 of 3 Page 17 of 24 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. Page 3 of 3 Page 18 of 24 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. Page 19 of 24 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. Page 20 of 24 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. Page 21 of 24 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. Page 22 of 24 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. Page 23 of 24 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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