‘Ride-along’ with Desert Hot Springs Police Department
UPDATE: 6:15 p.m.
Events in Dallas, TX and Baton Rouge, LA where police officers lost their lives in the line of duty has officers on high alert.
KESQ’s and CBS Local 2’s Zak Dahlheimer rode along with Officer Adam Perez with the Desert Hot Springs Police to see first-hand what it’s like for those who wear the uniform every day.
Having been a police officer in Desert Hot Springs for about a year, Perez said while he and his fellow officers keep events like Dallas and Baton Rouge in the back of their minds, they still answer the call every day.
To see the ride-along, watch the video attached to this story.
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ORIGINAL STORY: 3:51 p.m.
KESQ and CBS Local 2’s Zak Dahlheimer went for a ride-along with an officer working for the Desert Hot Springs Police Department on Thursday.
These unique interview opportunities are held to provide the community with greater insight into the work and operations our local law enforcement officers undergo on a daily basis.
Our crew saw more action during Thursday’s ride-along than in previous interview opportunities with our local police. Watch the full report on CBS Local 2 at 5:30 p.m. and on KESQ News Channel 3 at 6 p.m.
The Desert Hot Springs Police Department offers an Explorer Program for kids interested in pursuing a career in law enforcement. If you’re interested in getting your child involved, call the Desert Hot Springs Police Department for more information, 760-329-6411.
