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Community Update
By Geroge Crum, Chief of Police
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Cathedral City Police Department
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It is my pleasure to have this opportunity to discuss the recruiting and hiring of police officers in Cathedral City. Just this past weekend, news articles reported that police departments nationwide are struggling to successfully recruit police officers. Some of the articles provide their opinions on recruiting struggles of police departments, citing police reform, defunding of police, and lacking support from elected officials and members of the general public. In many places, police morale has plunged while retirements and resignations have soared. A June 2021 survey of nearly 200 police departments by the Police Executive Research Forum (PERF), a
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nonprofit think tank, shows a startling 45% increase in the retirement rate and a nearly 20% increase in resignations in 2020-21 compared to the previous year.
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The exodus of police officers is affecting departments large, small and everything in between. The research group's survey shows that in the largest departments with 500 hundred or more officers, the retirement rate increased by nearly 30%. Overall, new police hiring has dropped 5%. And the timing of these staffing problems couldn't be worse: multiple cities are seeing startling increases in shootings and murders.
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I am happy to report that in Cathedral City we are not experiencing the same recruitment challenges of other police departments in California or nationwide. I believe the support we have from our elected officials and residents have played a key role in our recruiting success. It is also true that our city offers a competitive pay and benefits package which allows the department to attract quality police officers. In the past five months, I have hired five police officers which include lateral police officers (switching from one agency to another) and academy trained recruits. The officers listed below have been hired since September 2021.
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Officer Laura Ruano was hired 09/07/2021
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Officer Peter Shubin was hired 12/27/2021
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Officer Rick Osborne was hired 01/27/2022
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Officer Mario Valdez was hired 02/07/2022
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Officer Garrett Allard was hired 02/07/2022
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If you see them out and about serving and protecting, please take an opportunity to say thank you for your service. It will go a long way in making them feel welcomed and appreciated.
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Cathedral City Storytime Features “Senorita Mariposa”
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In step with the March 12th Butterfly Festival at Panorama Park, Mayor Pro Tem Rita Lamb has chosen to read, “Senorita Mariposa” for this episode of Cathedral City Storytime. In continuance of her public service, she reminds parents the importance of reading to children for their bright futures. Children learn to read up to third grade and then read … Read more
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Cathedral City Spotlighted in Ireland’s Gay Magazine as a Top Travel Destination
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Just in time for Cathedral City’s LGBT Days, Ireland’s gay magazine, GNI, has spotlighted the cities of Palm Springs and Cathedral City as the gayest towns in the world. “Sunny and warm round the year, over 50% of the population LGBTQ, and a Hollywood Legacy going back a hundred years, Palm Springs and Cathedral City, CA, make it … Read more
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4th Annual Tejano Music Fest This Weekend Features Tejano Legend Ram Herrera
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Festival offers Tejano music, food, and merchandise The 4th Annual Tejano Music Fest, presented by Estrella Jalisco Cerveza, showcases the music, food, and culture of Mexican-Americans whose families originate from south, central, and west Texas and now call California home. The festival takes place on Saturday, March 5, 2022 from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at the Cathedral City … Read more
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Cathedral City Proudly Announces the 6th Annual LGBT Days Taking Place March 25 – 27, 2022
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California’s First Pride Celebration of the Year Featuring live performances by Lance Bass and the Pop 2K Tour, the annual Bed Race and Parade, a new show by comedian Del Shores, artisan craft vendors, local parties and more As California’s first Pride event of the year, the 6th annual Cathedral City LGBT Days brings together numerous LGBT celebrities, … Read more
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Construction Progress Being Made on the Ofelia Bringas Memorial Bridge
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First Fridays Art Walk on Perez Road
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Looking for an opportunity to walk and view some amazing art at the same time? Then come to First Fridays Art Walk on Perez Road from 5 pm to 8 pm. The row of art galleries are located at 68845 & 68895 Perez Road in the “H” and “I” Read more
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Tejano PowerHouse Entertainment, City of Cathedral City, and Diaz Enterprises invites you to the 4th annual Tejano Music Fest in Cathedral City featuring the best Tejano music, fiesta food, and spirits on Saturday, March 5, 2022, from 5 pm to 11 pm at our new location, the Cathedral City Community Amphitheater, 68526 Avenida Lalo Guerrero, in Cathedral City … Read more
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Join the Cathedral City Parks & Community Events Commission, the Cathedral City Public Library, and S.C.R.A.P. Gallery for the “Butterfly Festival” on Saturday, March 12, 2022, from 10 am to 1 pm at Panorama Park, 28905 Avenida Maravilla in Cathedral City. Families will learn about the importance of butterflies as pollinators of plants. Pollinators are an essential part of the … Read more
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Directed by Christian Rendon, attendees will have an opportunity to view up to 300 cars including classic, imports, domestic, off-road, golf carts, and motorcycles. Activities also include food trucks, beer garden, arts and craft vendors, and more. The SoCal Auto Show will take place in Downtown Cathedral City at the Festival Lawn and on the 3rd Floor of the Downtown … Read more
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6th Annual Cathedral City LGBT Days
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The 6th Annual Cathedral City LGBT Days celebrates the lives, history, and wonderful accomplishments the LGBT community has contributed in making Cathedral City one of the “most livable” cities in America and a testament to its perfect equality score by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. The festival provides an opportunity to recognize the strength in our diversity, appreciate our similarities, … Read more
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- FULL-TIME EMPLOYEE - $7,683.65 - $10,057.62 Monthly
- Category: Communications
- Department: City Administration
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To view current job opportunities, apply for a position, or submit an interest card, please visit joincathedralcity.org
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