Palm Springs PD continues recruiting new officers to combat shortage

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Palm Springs Police Department and Fire Department are continuing to recruit new officers. After the State of Palm Springs, PSPD shared they’ve had a shortage of officers this year making their response tactics more reactive rather than proactive.

Since then, the department has shared on social media two officers graduated from the Basic Peace Officer Training Academy Class #223. While this is step toward more first responders, Captain Gustavo Araiza told News Channel 3 in December it is a longer process than people realize to gain an officer during and after training academy.

Stay with News Channel 3 to hear how both departments are doing when it comes to recruiting.