About Us

The Public Safety Academy began in 2011 as a 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 police, fire, and medical (prehospital care). PSA is funded through the California Partnership Academies grant and adheres to the "school-within-a-school" model.
​Mission Statement
The Public Safety Academy, in collaboration with our business partners, is to provide experiences that ensure each cadet graduates high school with character, knowledge, empathy, communication, and problem-solving skills necessary to meet public safety requirements.

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​
  • Mothers Against Drunk Drivers, Inland Empire
  • Palm Springs Police Department
  • PSUSD Security & Disaster Preparedness
  • Riverside County Emergency Management Department
  • Riverside University Health System, Public Health
  • U.S. National Park Service, Joshua Tree National Park