About Us
The Public Safety Academy began in 2011 as a non-profit co-ed public high school program for students in 10th-12th grade and added the 9th grade in 2014. PSA is a four-year full-time commitment for students interested in preparing for college and/or a career in law enforcement, fire service, and emergency medical services (prehospital care). PSA is funded through the California Department of Education's California Partnership Academies grant and adheres to the "school-within-a-school" model.
Mission Statement
The Public Safety Academy collaborates with our community and business partners to provide academic and industry opportunities which prepare students for success in life and in public safety.
The Public Safety Academy collaborates with our community and business partners to provide academic and industry opportunities which prepare students for success in life and in public safety.
Advisory Committee
Business partners and sponsors oversee the Public Safety Academy through curriculum and training development, hosting field trips, and providing mentors, internships, and guest speakers, as well as financial accountability. We appreciate their time and dedication to our students and academy.
- CAL FIRE / Riverside County Fire
- California Highway Patrol, Indio
- College of the Desert, Public Safety Academy
- Desert Hot Springs Police Department
- Desert Regional Medical Center
- Eisenhower Medical Center
- Mothers Against Drunk Drivers, Inland Empire
- PSUSD Security & Disaster Preparedness
- Riverside County Emergency Management Department
- Riverside University Health System, Public Health
PSA Media
PSA Recruitment Video
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Senior Project 2019
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PSA Games Spring 2016
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CERT Training Fall 2016
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Palm Springs Unified School District - Desert Hot Springs High School
65850 Pierson Boulevard, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240 - (760) 288-7000 Copyright © 2021 DHSHS PSA |