City of Palm Springs
Andrew Mills has an extensive work experience in law enforcement. Andrew currently serves as the Chief of Police for the City of Palm Springs since 2021. Prior to this, they held the same role at the Santa Cruz Police Department from 2017 to 2021 and the Eureka Police Department from 2013 to 2017. Andrew started their career at the San Diego Police Department in 2007, where they served as a Captain from 2011 to 2013 and held leadership positions as Lieutenant in Criminal Intelligence and Gang Investigations. Additionally, they were part of the Major Cities Chief's Intelligence Commanders Group from 2009 to 2012.
Andrew Mills obtained a Bachelor's degree from Indiana Wesleyan University. Andrew also received a diploma in Pastoral Theology from Grand Rapids School of Bible and Music. Additionally, they completed the FBI NA 250 course, however, no degree or field of study information was provided for this.
City of Palm Springs
Nestled at the base of the San Jacinto Mountains, the City of Palm Springs is known for its crystal-blue skies, year-round sunshine, stunning landscape, and starry nights. Palm Springs’ rich history and gorgeous weather make it an ideal place to live and a preferred destination of travelers from all over the world. The City maintains the charm of a small town while offering the amenities of an urban center. Palm Springs lies on the western edge of the Coachella Valley approximately 107 miles east of Los Angeles within the ecological area known as the Colorado Desert. The permanent population is approximately 50,000 and the City has over 5 million visitors annually. The City is known for valuing the diversity of its people and neighborhoods, celebrating a population that includes active senior and LGBT communities. Residents of Palm Springs have access to shopping, galleries, restaurants, parks, recreational facilities, hiking trails, bike routes, a water park, and horseback riding as well as the scenic Palm Springs Aerial Tramway up Mt. San Jacinto. As the City enjoys 350 days of sunshine per year, Palm Springs’ community has year-round enjoyment of the outdoors. Palm Springs is host to many parades, festivals, and the famed Palm Springs International Film Festival. Residents of Palm Springs find that the City is an ideal community to call home.