Palm Springs at a glance
Population by race and Hispanic origin
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Full-time law enforcement staff, Palm Springs Police Department
- 106 Officers
- 41 Civilian staff
Full-time law enforcement officers per 1,000 residents
- 1.7 National average, cities with 25,000 to 49,999 population
- 2.2 National average
Federal grant funding for Palm Springs
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Military equipment transfers
We were unable to locate any military equipment transfers for this location using the LESO Property Transferred to Participating Agencies database published by the Defense Logistics Agency. It is possible that this location has acquired military equipment for policing via other sources or programs.
Local police misconduct data, consent decrees, and settlements
Data last updated November 17, 2025
Settlements
We identified 1 publicly reported settlement that resulted in $375,000.00 in monetary compensation to victims.
| Year | Description | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 |
In June 2023, the City of Palm Springs, California, agreed to a $375,000 settlement with Amy N. Barnett. In September 2020, Barnett called the Palm Springs Police Department’s non-emergency number to request a peaceful exchange of custody of her five-year-old daughter to her estranged husband. When Officer Michael Delaney arrived at Barnett’s home, however, he wrongfully told her that a temporary restraining order was in place that enjoined her from being present at her home. Delaney then arrested Barnett and drove her to the police station, but he then became aware that she had not been restrained from going to or occupying her home. Shortly thereafter, the patrol sergeant drove Barnett back to her home and released her from custody. |
Compensation
$375,000.00 |