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Lateral Police OfficerLateral Dispatcher

450 E. Latham Ave.
Hemet, CA 92543

Non-Emergency:  (951) 765-2400
Emergency – Dial 911

Gang/Probation Sweep

Gang Task Force / P.A.C.T. Sweep

Gang Task Force / P.A.C.T. Sweep

by | Oct 5, 2023 |

Hemet, Calif. — On October 4, 2023, Operation “10-4”, a large-scale joint operation between the Riverside County Regional Gang Task Force (Region 3) and Central P.A.C.T. (Post-release Accountability & Compliance Team) conducted an operation that focused on compliance checks and warrant services on those individuals on Parole, Probation, Mandatory Supervision, and Post Release Community Supervision (P.R.C.S.). The locations were in the City of Hemet, City of San Jacinto and surrounding areas.
Approximately 150 law enforcement personnel participated in this operation, involving the following teams from the Riverside County Regional Gang Task Force (Region 1- Coachella Valley, Region 2-Banning/Beaumont Region 3- Hemet/San Jacinto, Region 4- Murrieta/Temecula, Region 6- Lake Elsinore/Perris and Region 7- Corona/Norco), Central P.A.C.T, East P.A.C.T, San Jacinto Special Enforcement Team, Beaumont Crime Suppression Unit, Lake Matthews Special Enforcement Team, Hemet PD R.O.C.S. Team, Murrieta PD Special Enforcement Team and Community Policing Team, Menifee Special Enforcement Team and POP team, Riverside County Probation, RAID (Riverside Auto-Theft Interdiction Detail), California State Parole, and Riverside County Sheriff’s Dept.- Cois Byrd Detention Center Team participated in the operation.

Gang Task Force / P.A.C.T. Sweep

Gang Task Force and P.A.C.T. Sweep

by | Oct 5, 2023 |

Hemet, Calif. — On October 4, 2023, Operation “10-4”, a large-scale joint operation between the Riverside County Regional Gang Task Force (Region 3) and Central P.A.C.T. (Post-release Accountability & Compliance Team) conducted an operation that focused on compliance checks and warrant services on those individuals on Parole, Probation, Mandatory Supervision, and Post Release Community Supervision (P.R.C.S.). The locations were in the City of Hemet, City of San Jacinto and surrounding areas.

Approximately 150 law enforcement personnel participated in this operation, involving the following teams from the Riverside County Regional Gang Task Force (Region 1- Coachella Valley, Region 2-Banning/Beaumont Region 3- Hemet/San Jacinto, Region 4- Murrieta/Temecula, Region 6- Lake Elsinore/Perris and Region 7- Corona/Norco), Central P.A.C.T, East P.A.C.T, San Jacinto Special Enforcement Team, Beaumont Crime Suppression Unit, Lake Matthews Special Enforcement Team, Hemet PD R.O.C.S. Team, Murrieta PD Special Enforcement Team and Community Policing Team, Menifee Special Enforcement Team and POP team, Riverside County Probation, RAID (Riverside Auto-Theft Interdiction Detail), California State Parole, and Riverside County Sheriff’s Dept.- Cois Byrd Detention Center Team participated in the operation.

Homicide investigation

Sep 23, 2025

On Tuesday, November 23, 2025, at approximately 1:57 a.m., the Hemet Public Safety Communications Center received a 911 call from the 400 block of Steiner Drive regarding a disturbance. Moments later, the caller indicated someone had been shot.  Upon officer’s arrival, they located a crime scene but were unable to locate a shooting victim.

A short time later, two victims with gunshot wounds arrived at Hemet Global Medical Center.  Both sustained critical injuries and were later taken to a nearby trauma center.

HEMET POLICE CONDUCT DUI SAFETY CHECKPOINT

Sep 15, 2025

The Hemet Police Department will hold a Driving Under the Influence (DUI) and Driver’s License Checkpoint on Friday, September 15th, 2025, from 8:00 pm to 2:00 am at an undisclosed location within the City of Hemet.

Checkpoint locations are chosen based on DUI crashes and arrests data collection and statistical information. The primary purpose of checkpoints is to promote public safety by deterring drivers from driving impaired.  During the checkpoint, Officers will look for signs that drivers are under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. The safety of our community is and always will be our mission.  Driving under the influence is dangerous and puts a further strain on critical resources.