Palm Desert expands license plate camera network to 157, approves up to $2.5 million in future upgrades
Councilmembers left the option open to consider adding live-view cameras to city parks in the future.
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Palm Desert council backs police drone program, real-time surveillance center
The Drone as First Responder program and Real-Time Crime Center together carry an estimated price tag of more than $5 million spread over five years and split between Palm Desert, Rancho Mirage, and Indian Wells.
Palm Desert public safety roundup: March 26 through April 1
The following incidents are based on the Riverside County Sheriff's weekly report for March 26 – April 1, 2026, which was released on a later Thursday.
Palm Desert public safety roundup: March 12-18
The following incidents are based on the Riverside County Sheriff's Department's weekly report for March 12 through 18. Reports are typically released on Thursday.
Palm Desert public safety roundup: March 5-11
The following incidents are based on the Riverside County Sheriff's Department's weekly report for March 5 through 11. Reports are typically released on Thursdays.
Palm Desert public safety roundup: Feb. 26-March 4
The following incidents are based on the Riverside County Sheriff's weekly report for Feb. 26 – March 4, which was released on Thursday.
Palm Desert public safety roundup: Feb. 19-25
The following incidents are based on the Riverside County Sheriff's Department's weekly report for Feb. 19 through 25. Reports are typically released on Thursday.
Palm Desert public safety roundup: Feb. 12-18
The following incidents are based on the Riverside County Sheriff's Department's weekly report for Feb. 12 through 18. Reports are typically released on Thursday.
Palm Desert public safety roundup: Jan. 22-28
The following incidents are based on the Riverside County Sheriff's Department's weekly report for Jan. 22 through 28. Reports are typically released on Thursday.
Palm Desert public safety roundup: Feb. 5-11
The following incidents are based on the Riverside County Sheriff's Department's weekly report for Feb. 5 through 11. Reports are typically released on Thursday.
Palm Desert council backs police drone program, real-time surveillance center
The Drone as First Responder program and Real-Time Crime Center together carry an estimated price tag of more than $5 million spread over five years and split between Palm Desert, Rancho Mirage, and Indian Wells.
Palm Desert public safety roundup: March 26 through April 1
The following incidents are based on the Riverside County Sheriff's weekly report for March 26 – April 1, 2026, which was released on a later Thursday.
Palm Desert public safety roundup: March 12-18
The following incidents are based on the Riverside County Sheriff's Department's weekly report for March 12 through 18. Reports are typically released on Thursday.
Palm Desert public safety roundup: March 5-11
The following incidents are based on the Riverside County Sheriff's Department's weekly report for March 5 through 11. Reports are typically released on Thursdays.
Palm Desert public safety roundup: Feb. 26-March 4
The following incidents are based on the Riverside County Sheriff's weekly report for Feb. 26 – March 4, which was released on Thursday.
Palm Desert public safety roundup: Feb. 19-25
The following incidents are based on the Riverside County Sheriff's Department's weekly report for Feb. 19 through 25. Reports are typically released on Thursday.
Palm Desert public safety roundup: Feb. 12-18
The following incidents are based on the Riverside County Sheriff's Department's weekly report for Feb. 12 through 18. Reports are typically released on Thursday.
Palm Desert public safety roundup: Jan. 22-28
The following incidents are based on the Riverside County Sheriff's Department's weekly report for Jan. 22 through 28. Reports are typically released on Thursday.
Palm Desert public safety roundup: Feb. 5-11
The following incidents are based on the Riverside County Sheriff's Department's weekly report for Feb. 5 through 11. Reports are typically released on Thursday.