Riverside Deputy Chief Now Top Cop in Palm Springs
Riverside Police Department Deputy Chief Dave Dominguez is the new Palm Springs Police Department Chief of Police, taking over for retiring Gary Jeandron.
Dominguez has served as Deputy Chief of Riverside P.D. since 2003; Jeandron has served as PSPD Chief since 2002.
"This appointment is a testament to Dave's successful 28 years in law enforcement; his demonstrated leadership and overwhelming commitment to community policing," Riverside Chief of Police Russ Leach said.
Dominguez began his law enforcement career with the San Bernardino Sheriff's Department in 1979, serving in corrections, detectives, training, community policing and other roles. He joined the Riverside Police Department as a Lieutenant in 1994.
At Riverside, Dominguez served as an Area Commander, in Investigations, Personnel and Training, and Patrol. He was promoted to Captain in 2000, with command over Field Operations, and later, Investigations Division. Chief Russ Leach appointed Dominguez Deputy Chief of Police in 2003. At various times, Dominguez commanded both the Administration and Operations functions of RPD.