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Please email your events/information in WORD/JPEG/GIF or Similar Format (not PDF), so that it can be copied/ edited if required to place in the “Appropriate Page or portions of a Page”, by the 12th of the month before publication. Plus be sure to send Calendar items that might need to be updated or added to this publication. “SNOWBIRDS”& others send your email to the editor if you would like the COURIER emailed to you. thedpcccourier@gmail.com OR billmarykelly@msn.com Drive Safe, Slow Down and Please Stop at all
I want to take this opportunity to give everyone a little overview of our Cathedral City Police Department’s organization and responsibilities in our city. Cathedral City is one of the 4 out of 9 major cities in the Coachella Valley that has it’s own City Police Department. The others being Desert Hot Springs, Palm Springs, and Indio. Palm Desert, Rancho Mirage, Indian Wells, Coachella and La Quinta all have contracted with Riverside County Sheriffs Department. Along with county unincorporated areas like Thermal and Thousand Palms. The major advantage to our Cities Police Department is: we have the same Officers everyday in our city, along with the Dispatch Center and Office/Records Dept.
We have a Chief of Police, Deputy Chief, 3 Commanders and 9 Sergeants. We have 4 motor officers (motorcycle traffic control), Swatt (Special Weapons and Tactics Team), PACT (Police Accountability Team, GIT (Gang Impact Team, County Wide), 2 Homeless Liaison Officers, CVNTF (Coachella Valley Narcotics Task Force), CSO (Community Service Officers), CBAT (Community Behavioral Team Officer), Records Staff, Dispatchers (Police & Fire/EMT), Detectives, Professional Standards Bureau (IA), Reserve Officers, Cadets, Explorers, and COP (Volunteer Citizens On Patrol). Two twelve hour patrol shifts 24/7, with officers, sergeant and motors. Everyone reports to the Chief of Police and are on the same communications radio. You are welcome to schedule a ride along if you would like, and/or apply to volunteer in our COP.
It is not unusual for agencies to work together in communities to serve arrest warrants or work in teams to handle large criminal investigations. In addition, the Riverside County Sherriff’s Department generally serves eviction notices on property in this and other communities in our county. Remember ALL Federal Agencies (HSI, CBP, ICE, FBI) have the right to enter property, work and perform law enforcement everywhere, no permission needed (including private property, no warrant required). No such thing as “Sanctuary City or State” for law enforcement . The County Sherriff's Department man’s the Helicopter in this area of the Country. We are very fortunate here to have an awesome police force and live in a very safe city. If you have any questions please give me a call. Please never hesitate to call our local police department, and/or visit. even request a “Ride-Along’ with an officer. Bill Kelly 909-915-7907, CCPD C.O.P. President and DPCC C.O.P. President
Here’s a few things that you may not KNOW, REMEMBER, UNDERSTAND or need an update on: Date Palm C.C. Organizations, Clubs and Fun Stuff.
• The DPCA ( Date Palm Community Association) is not an HOA in legal terms. Our DPCA service organization is a social group for the entire community and does ask for membership. This group is open to all residents and charges $25 per person or $45 per couple per year. There is an elected Executive Board made up of President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, plus Directors and Committees. The Directors serve specific areas of the community and the committees are: Action Committee, Sunshine Committee, Social Committee and others as needed. The Courier is paid for by the DPCA. The DPCA meets the first Thursday of the Month during the Season (October thru April) at 6pm in the Clubhouse. Come and check it out, always a good time (cake & coffee).
• C.O.P. (Citizens On Patrol) Volunteers from our community. They patrol the streets day and night in Golf Carts or their cars. Also, COP will do “Vacation Checks” on the perimeters of homes while people are away. COP asks for an approval request form to be completed for these home patrols. Our COP meets monthly in the COP office at Satellite 2 at 3p the first Thursday throughout the year. COP also assists the local first responders as required and offers “emergency equipment” and home safety items for sale. In addition, COP offers American Flags for sale and collects/retires old American Flags. COP answers their office phone 24/7, (760)328-3556.
• “BINGO”, the fun happens every Wednesday during the Season October thru May. BINGO is held in the clubhouse Sunday’s door’s open at 1pm, games 2 to 5pm. (PLEASE NO ALCOHOL)
• BUNCO, is a group that meets once a month during the season in Sat. 1 at 6pm on the first Monday of the Month. For information call Kathi Parkhurst 760-285-1262.
• GOLF Club that welcomes memberships during the season. These golfers do play all year around, Men: Tuesday and Friday.
• WATER AEROBICS, open to everyone in the large Clubhouse Pool, 8 am Monday thru Saturday.
• POKER, every Thursday evening at 6pm in Satellite 1.
• BIBLE STUDY, in Satellite 1 at 10am every Wednesday during the season October thru May 7. For more information call Becky 760-318-4840,
• COFFEE & DONUTS, FRIDAYS in the Clubhouse provided by our community Management. Come out and meet friends and neighbors, along with our managers 9 to 10 am every Friday.
• FRIENDSHIP POTLUCK, 3rd Friday of every month in the Clubhouse at 5:00pm, everyone welcome.
• DATE PALM CC DESERT BLUE GRASS/FOLK/JAM, 2pm to 4pm in the Clubhouse the 2nd Sunday of every month during the season, October thru May.
• PICKLE BALL, 8am (or 7am summer) on the pickleball court Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
• CANASTA or Mexican Train is played every Tuesday at 1pm in Satellite 1.
• Friends Of Dorothy is held the First Friday of every Month in the Clubhouse 6pm to 9:30pm.
FYI, YOU CAN TEXT 911 ANYTIME YOU MAY NOT BE ABLE TO TALK
Please email your events/information in PDF/WORD/JPEG/GIF or Similar Format so that it can be copied/edited if required to place in the “Appropriate Page or portions of a Page”, by the 12th or sooner of the month before publication. Plus be sure to send Calendar items that might need to be updated or added to this publication. “SNOWBIRDS” send your email to the editor if you would like the COURIER emailed to you while you are away. thedpcccourier@gmail.com
Friendly Reminders from ELS
Meter Reads: Meters are read between the 8th and the 10th of every month. Per the rules and regulations meter areas are not to be blocked. If you have a locked gate, make sure the gate is unlocked. If you have pets, please make sure they are put away.
Street Parking: Overnight Street parking is not permitted. Vehicles will be cited and towed at the owner’s expense.
Speed Limit: Speed limit is 20 MPH on the premises. Please remember that we have ducks and geese’s that cross the roads. We want to keep them safe.
Pets: All pets must be on a leash. No Exceptions. No pets are allowed on any part of the golf course. Don’t forget to clean up after your pets.
Vendors: If you have a vendor coming in, please notify the front gate for access. Vendor work hours are from 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Monday through Saturday ONLY. Vendors are not allowed to work on Sunday.
Dumpster: Please call the office between the hours of 9:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. to get the gate unlocked for the dumpster for the debris. The dumpster is ONLY for debris. No outside access. (Summer Hours)
Rent: Rent is due on the 1st of the month. There is a grace period till the 6th of the month. Any payments received after that are considered late. Please make sure to add late fees to your payment. If not, payments will be returned. Also please make sure to drop off the rent checks ONLY at the administration office.
Suspicious Activities: Please notify the police department 911 of any suspicious activities seen. You can also contact COP for assistance 760-328-3556.
Cart Barn: Cart barn area is only for employees. If you have a meeting with IGM come to the Administration Office. ONLY Vendors are allowed to enter that area for deliveries.
COP: Call COP they are here to help us. In case you need a Resident Notice of Absence we have some available at the Administration Office.
RV’S: If you have an RV, please make sure you have a storage space either in the front 9 or the back 9 RV Storage. There are no RV’s permitted to park on the street overnight. If you are loading or unloading your RV, please notify the Administration Office and make sure you have the area coned off.
Sublease: Air BNB is NOT permitted on the property. If you are planning to rent your home, it must be 90 days or more and must be park approved by the Manager. Please come by the Administration Office and pick up an application for your Occupant. Room renters must register in the Admin. Ofc. Or they might be considered as trespassers.
Golf Carts: Please do Not Park your golf carts in any of the common areas including the sidewalk of the Clubhouse. Please use designated parking areas Only
Home Improvement: Please make sure to stop by the Administration Office and pick up a home improvement packet for any home improvements. This includes ONLY exterior work being done to your home.
Front Gate: Residents need to call ALL vendors and ALL guests when coming to visit their home on property. Please be aware that all guests and vendors who are not called in to the front gate staff will deny their entry 760-422-7914.
Fall Overseeding– The Glow Up is Coming!
Our annual golf course overseeding is happening in October.
• Grass height will gradually be lowered to about 3/4 of an inch in preparation.
• You may notice some dry spots and additional dust we’ll do our best to minimize this.
• Scalping Begins: Early in September.
• Seeding begins: First wee of October.
• Course Closure: Monday September 30th.
• Reopening: Monday, November 3rd (subject to change; updates will be provided).
Important Reminder: Once the course is seeded, there is no entry allowed no carts, pets Thank You! Management
Local Incidents, Calls and concerns
From your C.O.P., during the month. THIS is why we answer the phone 24/7, not a problem just a place to help where we can!
DAILY CALLS/ACTIVITIES
12/13 Resident called about homeless transient walking on golf course to neighbors house at different times. Plus car in neighbors driveway that a visitor and speeds at all hours of the day and night. Video sent to me, yes same transient, referring to CCPD for follow up. Will track car that’s speeding, not here today.
12/14 Resident called for handyman? I gave number of the gentleman I use.
12/14 Resident called found cellphone. Put our the word in the Bugle & COP team.
12/16 COP checking on vacant house found dogs inside. I had CCPD do a well check, admin office got a hold of the resident and dogs are ok. I asked PD to stand down.
12/17 Resident called about water leak outside build up. I helped check it our, and determined it was a sprinkler control valve and we turned it off.
12/18 Resident brought over 6 bags of old American Flags for retirement.
12/19 Resident reported Sat 2 spa light out. Reported to the GM.
NOTE THANK YOU FOR SO MANY HOMES BEAUTIFULLY DECORATED FOR CHRISTMAS. THANK TO DPCA AND PARK MANAGEMENT FOR THEIR RECOGNITION IN REWARDING ALL OF THE WINNERS, CARTS, HOMES, AND CHILI. HOPEFULLY IN THE FUTURE WE CAN HAVE THESE EVENTS A LITTLE LATER IN THE MONTH, MANY HOMES DECORATED SOME NOT UNTIL THE SECOND WEEK OF DECEMBER. GREAT JOB EVERYONE!
12/20 COP Officer call concerned about unusual white van driving through the community. Followed and took photos, no other issues.
12/20 Resident called about kids on the golf course. I talked to the kids, they were staying with grandma checking out the geese. I advised watch out for the sprinklers and Merry Christmas.
12/26 Resident called about utility trailer parked for several days on Andorra. Notified GM and called COP to mark the vehicle. It was moved into the driveway.
12/26 COP found hole in dog walk fence, marked, sent photos and I forwarded to GM.
12/26 Report of WFA walking a dog on the golf course. COP responded and told them about the rules.
12/27 Resident called about helicopter in the area. Advised to do what they said, “stay inside call 911 if induvial seen”. PLEASE DO WHAT S.O. HELICOPTER OFFICERS ADVISE.
12/28 Resident called about transient over the fence near hole 11 walking east. I responded and was unable to locate, I believe they walked into a home.
12/29 Resident called about officers near his home with no marked vehicles, “who are they?” I advised if they say POLICE on their uniforms that’s who they are and they are a special unit probably serving a warrant or an eviction.
12/29 COP Officer called and said that there is an unusual car in the driveway of the home she is watching. We called CCPD and they determined house was safe. Eventually we found the car belonged to a neighbor who had visitors and was using it, and didn’t tell anyone.
1/1 Resident called about water collecting in the street from the rain. I advised this is normal in the desert. Later checked out, all ok. The GM had maintenance on sight with sump pumps at very low spots.
1/2 2:45 pm fire trucks reported on Andorra Way. Ok.
1/2 Resident called about WFA walking with backpack. Found local resident exercising with a loaded backpack.
1/3 Received text about golf ball fishing in local hole. Yes balls being retrieved for the driving range since the range is flooded.
1/5 Call about wrong number at front gate. Gave correct number and apologized for the incorrect number in the Courier it is fixed in this issue.
1/6 Resident called 11:30pm can’t get in the front gate, gate opens but the arm won’t go up. Advised go to back gate.
1/7 COP called about tree down on Minorca. Photos and called GM.
Please SLOW DOWN
STOP AT STOP SIGNS
Recently Family dog who got loose was hit by speeding vehicle, didn’t stop at sign and pulled off “The Hit And Run”! Fortunately the dog was not seriously injured.
760-328-3556.
Many of these things are Solar and very affordable. American Flags help too. SLOW DOWN IN OUR COMMUNITY, TOO MANY RESIDENTS DRIVE TOO FAST & DON’T STOP AT STOP SIGNS .
2025 Citizens On Patrol Executive Board
President: Bill Kelly, (909) 915-7907 desertcop18@gmail.com
Vice President: Steve Young
Treasurer: Carolyn Udovich
Recording Secretary: Sara Cardella
Correspondence Secretary: Bill Klaben
Sgt. At Arms: Scott Michaels
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Medical Equipment Commissioner: Cherie Young Golf Cart/Equipment Commissioner: John Udovich
If you are interested in joining your Citizens On Patrol Volunteer Organization please come to a meeting the First Thursday of Each Month in the Sat. 2 COP Office 760-328-3556 or call 909-915-7907.
COP IS NOT A CLUB OR ASSOCIATED WITH ANY OTHER GROUP IN DPCC, WE SUPPORT ALL CLUBS, GROUPS,RESIDENTS, FIRST RESPONDERS AND ELS.
& GENTS
• SEALED DIAPER PKG. (Don’t need to re- turn)
• WHEEL CHAIRS
• WALKERS/SEATS
• WALKERS
1. Change your driving pattern when leaving and driving: Returning to your home and/or leaving. Drive around the block and always look for cars that might be following you.
2. If you are followed drive to a friend or the P.D..
3. *Keep your car key fob with alarm next to your bed.
4. ***Audible alarms and wheel boots work for Golf Carts and BIKES.
5. *Light up the exterior of your home. Use as many solar lights as possible around the exterior. And Motion Lights work well too.
6. Put lights on timers and TV/Radio on timers inside your home.
7. Get to know your neighbors, and COP members.
8. Proudly fly a lighted American Flag 24/7.
9. Do Not announce on social media travel plans.
10. The community does not allow solicitors. Never let a stranger in your home or give them information. Call the Police, the Office and/or COP if you encounter a solicitor.
11. If you are going away for an extended time, sign up with the COP for house checks (forms at Clubhouse, COP Garage Sat.2 & Admin. Office).
12. Be Vigilant, Be Observant, Be a Good Witness, Be Caring without interfering.
13. Don’t be paranoid, Don’t pass rumors, Don’t blame others for your lack of preparation. Never be afraid to call the Police.
COP OFFICE 760-328-3556 (24/7) CCPD Non 911760770-0300 + 1 2005 Ford Focus ZX4 THIS IS A
• WALKERS W/O WHEELS
• LRG. SHOWER CHAIR
• SML. SHOWER CHAIR
• POTTY CHAIRS
• EASY RIDE
• ELEVATED TOILET SEAT
• REGULAR CANES
• QUAD CANES
• CANES WITH SEATS
• 1 WHEEL CHAIR RAMP
• KNEE WHEELER
• CRUTCHES
• BLOOD PRESSURE MONITOR
• FOAM KNEE SPLINTS
• BED RAILS
• 6 FOLDING CHAIRS
• 2 6’ RECT. TABLE
14. REMEMBER WHEN CALLING FROM A CELL-PHONE to give your EXACT LOCATION AND ADDRESS.
