27 Palm Springs police employees out due to COVID; Response to calls not impacted
The Palm Springs Police Department revealed that nine employees have tested positive for the coronavirus.
27 total sworn and/or non-sworn members of various areas of PSPD are currently unable to work due to a positive test, COVD-19 exposure quarantine guidelines, or taking care of family members impacted,
The outbreak has not impacted police s response to service calls, Kovaleff confirmed.
The staffing vacancies are being filled by personnel from other areas of the Police Department.
Kovaleff added that there are additional plans in place in the event there are staffing shortages that will impact service capability.