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450 E. Latham Ave.
Hemet, CA 92543

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Vehicle Collision Involving On-Duty Police Officer 

Vehicle Collision Involving On-Duty Police Officer 

Hemet, Calif. – On Friday, July 14th, 2023, at approximately 9:17 pm, a traffic collision occurred on Florida Avenue near Gilmore Street in the City of Hemet. As a result of the crash, three children in their teens were injured, as well as an on-duty Hemet Police officer. The injuries range from minor to moderate, and all four injured parties were treated at an area hospital. 

Hemet Police Prioritize Community Safety This Holiday Season

The holiday season is upon us, and as your Police Chief, I want to emphasize the commitment of the Hemet Police Department, and your city leadership to ensure that our citizens feel safe and secure during this special time of year. It is our priority to be a reassuring presence in our community, particularly as families come together to enjoy the holiday activities.

This time of year marks the holiday shopping season, and we understand the importance of creating a safe environment for our citizens and businesses alike. The department will be ramping up our efforts, ensuring high visibility patrols and actively engaging with the public to promote safety in our commercial areas. 

So, while you are out there shopping and taking part in this season’s festivities and you see our Officers, please feel free to engage with them; We are here to help and support our community. Together, we can make this holiday season enjoyable and safe for all.

zero-tolerance for organized retail theft

On Thursday, November 14, 2024, The Hemet Police Department’s Organized Retail Theft (ORT) Team conducted an Organized Retail Theft Operation at Marshalls in the City of Hemet.