City of Palm Springs
William Hutchinson has over 25 years of experience with the Palm Springs Police Department, currently serving as a Lieutenant in the Operations Division and overseeing various units, including UAS/Drone Program management and Operations for several specialized teams. Hutchinson has previously held positions as Lieutenant in the Administrative/Support Services Division, where responsibilities included supervision of personnel units and compliance with legal mandates. Earlier roles encompassed responsibilities in media relations as a Public Information Officer and management of recruitment and training processes. Additionally, Hutchinson's background features extensive hands-on experience as a police officer, alongside specialized roles in narcotics task forces. Academic qualifications include a Master of Arts in Communication Management from the University of Southern California and a Bachelor of Science from Southern Illinois University.
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.