Hemet Police Department
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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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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
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
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...
Super Bowl LVII is a Win-Win When You Plan Ahead: Score a Sober Ride Home
Hemet, Calif. – The Hemet Police Department is reminding football fans that there’s no “DUI” in team. If you’re heading out to a Super Bowl party and you plan on drinking, make sure you stick to the “Go Safely” game plan and choose a sober way to go. On...
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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This weekend, newly appointed Defensive Tactics Instructor Officer Luke Tabor competed in the Los Angeles International Open IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship. Officer Tabor earned two gold medals 🥇 🥇, winning his division and the open class division, defeating five opponents with two submissions.
With four years of experience, Officer Tabor plans to register and compete in the US Police and Fire Games later this year. We wish him the best of luck!
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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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Today we would like to highlight the women vital to the success of the Hemet Police Department.
We thank them for their service and sacrifice to our community, from Police Officers to Dispatchers.
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Yesterday, the Hemet Police Department held an Awards Ceremony where we honored members of our Department for their exceptional service to the community in the year 2022.
Those who received Awards and Medals were:
🏆 Supervisor of the Year - Sergeant Reynoso
🏆 Officer of the Year - Officer Maynard
🏆 New Police Officer of the Year - Officer Joromat
🏆Civilian Employee of the Year - Sally Vail
🏆 Dispatcher of the Year - Indra Sicher
🎖️ Police Star for Merit - Officer DelBono
🎖️ Police Star for Merit -Officer Hobson
🎖️ Police Star for Merit - Sergeant Paez
🎖️ Purple Heart - Detective Taitague
🎖️ Life Saving Medal - Officer Walker
🎖️ Life Saving Medal - Officer Skaug
🎖️ Life Saving Medal - Officer Spellacy
As always, it is a great honor to serve the community of Hemet.
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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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This week is Read Across America Week 🚔🏫
Officer Reyes, along with Officer Martinez, Dispatcher Vail, and K-9 Angel, visited Fruitvale Elementary to read: The Bad Seed; a funny yet touching story that reminds us of the remarkably transformative power of will, acceptance, and just being you.
Schools within the Hemet Unified School District will be participating in celebrating Read Across America Week. The National Education Association launched Read Across America in 1998 as a year-round program to celebrate reading.
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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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Last night, the Hemet Police Department hosted its first DUI and Driver`s License Checkpoint of 2023. With 463 vehicles passing through the checkpoint, the night was filled with plenty of DUI education and enforcement of traffic laws.
Below are some brief statistics of the night.
• 463 Vehicles went through the Checkpoint
• 17 citations issued
• 2 Arrests for DUI
A special thank you to our partners at the Beaumont Police Department, Riverside County District Attorney’s Office, and Mothers Against Drunk Driving (M.A.D.D.) for their assistance and collaboration.
Funding for this checkpoint was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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