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Desert Hot Springs swears in four new police officers

Desert Hot Springs City Council · February 18, 2026
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Summary

The Desert Hot Springs Police Department introduced and swore in William Chung, Keith Ruiz, Joshua Olson and Roman Camacho; the chief and each officer described backgrounds in corrections, firefighting, military service and local roots.

The Desert Hot Springs Police Department introduced and swore in four new officers at the city council meeting on Feb. 17.

Police Chief Shaw introduced Officer William Chung, who most recently worked as a correctional deputy with the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department and graduated from Rio Hondo Police Academy. Chung told the council he was “excited to join the Desert Hot Springs…

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