Desert Hot Springs Police Department Opens $7.26 Million Annex Facility

The Desert Hot Springs Police Department opened a new annex building valued at $7.26 million. The facility provides officers with a dedicated locker room, which the department has lacked for several years. The annex also includes a training and briefing room and office space for detectives. The project was funded using the city's public safety bond, federal American Rescue Plan Act money, and development impact fees.

The expansion marks the first time the department has undertaken such a major expansion in roughly two decades. The new facility allows the department to accommodate its growing needs and provides a permanent home for detectives who previously operated in temporary trailers.