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Hemet Police Department

Proudly serving the City of Hemet

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The Hemet Police Department provides law enforcement services to the city of Hemet in Southern California. Located in the San Jacinto Valley area of Riverside County, Hemet is about 86 miles east of Los Angeles. Within the 29 square miles of Hemet is a population of approximately 90,000 people.

Our department is a family-oriented team committed to excellence and quality service to our community. Our family is a talented workforce, who is progressively developing as change agents for our community.

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If you’re looking to make a difference in other people’s lives, the Hemet Police Department is hiring men and women to serve the community.

At Hemet PD, your ideas are embraced, your knowledge is respected, and you enjoy some of the best benefits in the profession.

a message from our chief

On behalf of the hard-working men and women of the Hemet Police Department, I would like to welcome you to our website.

The department serves a fast-growing, highly diverse population that lives, works, and plays in the San Jacinto Valley. Hemet is well-known for some of the best Southern California fishing at Diamond Valley Lake and top-notch mountain biking at Simpson Park. We are a great central location with easy access to the beach, desert, and mountains. We are home to the Western Science Center and the Ramona Pageant, California’s official outdoor play.

If you are looking for a great place to live or just visit, the Hemet Police Department will be honored to serve you. Thank you for visiting our website and we hope you find it contains valuable information about our department and the resources, programs, and services we provide to the community.

Eddie Pust
Chief of Police

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RECENT NEWS ARTICLES

Homicide Investigation

Homicide Investigation

Hemet, Calif. — On Wednesday, February 22, at approximately 6:39 pm, the Hemet Public Safety Communications Center received a call regarding a large fight in the area of the 500 block of North Gilbert Street. Officers arrived on the scene and located an adult victim...

Officer-Involved Shooting

Officer-Involved Shooting

On Tuesday, February 21, 2023, at approximately 10:09 am, Hemet Police Department Officers were conducting a follow-up investigation in the 800 block of South Harvard Street in the city of Hemet regarding a recent theft. While searching the backyard of the South...

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We're celebrating National π Day with Polly's Pies. 🥧 Yes, we got Banberry.

We're posting this at 1:59 pm for the serious math whizzes (if you know, you know).

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The Hemet Police Department is accepting applications for Crime Scene Technician. Apply before Friday, March 24, 2023, for an opportunity to participate in the hiring process.

For more information, visit www.hemetca.gov/jobs

Questions? Contact us at:
hpdrecruitment@hemetca.gov ✉️

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What is this white powdery substance?! Sources tell us it’s snow. ❄️☃️

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We are excited to announce that Officer Dylan Detwiler and K-9 Bosco have completed Narcotics Detection Courses through @adlerhorstk9 

The training course included training K-9 Bosco to detect cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine, and other substances. The training also included exposing K-9 Bosco to various searches and locations, utilizing open areas, vehicles, buildings, parcels, luggage, etc., to conceal the target odor. 

We are excited to reintroduce Narcotics Detection capabilities to our K-9 Unit.

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Here is a behind behind-the-scenes look at Officer Guzman’s Field Training at the Hemet Police Department 🚔
 
When a Police Officer is hired and has graduated from the Academy, additional training is still needed to succeed out in the field. An assigned Field Training Officer takes the newly hired Officer and guides him through Officer Safety and Tactics, interpretation of the law, reporting writing/evidence handling, and more. 
 
Join us in wishing Officer Guzman continued success!
 
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An inside look at our very own Officer Detwiler/K-9 Bosco and Officer Del Bono/K-9 Argo competing in the Murrieta K-9 Trials. 

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Rain continues to be in our forecast through next week 🚔🌧️

Here are some helpful tips to follow when driving in the rain:

• Turn on your headlights and wipers
• Check your tires and wipers and make sure they are in good condition
•  Stay in the center lanes as puddles typically form on the shoulder and median
• Slow down when driving in unfavorable weather and allow for extra time to get to your destination
• Avoid braking suddenly and leave a few car lengths between you and the vehicle in front of you.

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