The Cathedral City Police Department reminds the public to celebrate the Fourth of July holiday responsibly by planning ahead: designate a sober driver, use public transportation, or call a ride share or cab. During the...Continue reading
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City of Cathedral City Awarded $4.5 Million State Grant to Strengthen Cannabis Enforcement and Protect Neighborhoods
Cathedral City among California communities sharing in $227 million in Proposition 64 public safety funding announced by Governor Newsom The City of Cathedral City has been awarded a $4.5 million state grant to expand and...
Summer Fireworks Reminder: All Fireworks Remain Strictly Prohibited in Cathedral City
As we approach the Fourth of July holiday, the Cathedral City Fire and Police Departments want to remind all residents and visitors that all fireworks remain strictly prohibited within city limits. This comprehensive ban includes...Continue reading
CCPD Presents Military Equipment Annual Use Report at Community Meeting
Cathedral City Police held its annual Military Equipment Use Report community engagement meeting on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. in the Community Development Conference Room on the 1st Floor of City Hall. The...
Help Shape Cathedral City’s Future: Police Chief Position Open, Public Input Needed
Your Voice Matters in Selecting Our City’s Next Police Chief The City of Cathedral City is searching for its next Police Chief, and we want to hear from YOU! What qualities and priorities are most...Continue reading
City of Cathedral City, Boys & Girls Club Celebrate 14th Annual Sammy’s International Meatball Festival: Winners Announced
The City of Cathedral City was delighted to attend and participate in the 14th Annual Sammy’s International Meatball Festival on Sunday, March 29, 2026. This year’s event continued the beloved tradition with music, food, wine,...Continue reading
Cathedral City Police Chief George Crum Retires After Nearly a Decade of Service; Deputy Chief Rick Sanchez Named Acting Chief
Cathedral City Police Chief George Crum officially retires on December 18, 2025, after 36 years in law enforcement and nearly a decade leading the Cathedral City Police Department. Chief Crum was sworn in as the...
Cathedral City Police Department Holding DUI Checkpoint Dec. 19, 2025
On Dec. 19, 2025, the Cathedral City Police Department will conduct a driving under the influence (DUI) Checkpoint from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. at an undisclosed location. DUI checkpoint locations are determined based on...
Cathedral City Police Reminds Residents to Celebrate the Holiday Season Responsibly
National “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” Enforcement Campaign Begins Dec. 12, 2025 The holiday season can be dangerous for people on the roads. In December 2023 alone, 1,038 people were killed in the U.S....
Cathedral City Police Receives $55,000 Grant to Enhance Traffic Safety
The Cathedral City Police Department has been awarded a $55,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) to bolster its traffic enforcement and education programs aimed at reducing serious injuries and deaths on...Continue reading