Welcome to the La Quinta Police Department!

The La Quinta Police Department is contracted through and serviced by the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department and is based out of the Thermal Station in Thermal. The Thermal Station is located about 10 miles east of La Quinta City Hall and serves the eastern half of the Coachella Valley.

The La Quinta Police Department is dedicated to the protection, safety, and well-being of its citizens, and the preservation of our community's quality of life.

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Chief of Police

Captain Andres "Andy" Martinez

Captain Martinez was promoted to his current rank in November 2023 and began commanding the Thermal Sheriff's Station, as well as serving as the La Quinta Chief of Police.

Captain Martinez has been with the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department for 22 years. He was first assigned to the Indio Station, now Thermal Station, where he worked patrol operations in the cities of La Quinta, Coachella, and unincorporated areas of the eastern Coachella Valley. During his career, he has worked on the Community Action Team, Coachella Valley Violent Crimes Gang Task Force, Investigations Division, and has served as an Administrative Sergeant and Investigations Bureau Supervisor.

His previous assignment was as a Lieutenant for the City of La Quinta where he oversaw and managed law enforcement services, while finding opportunities to enhance the delivery, improve the quality of life for City residents and visitors, and reduce crime.

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Important Contact Information

Emergency: Call  9 1 1

What is classified as an emergency? The emergency line 911 is intended only for when immediate action or assistance is required, typically these events include when someone’s immediate health, safety, or property is actively under threat.

For General Questions & Records:

(760) 863-8990

The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department (Thermal Station) is available to answer your general questions and record requests. If your call constitutes an emergency, please dial 911.

Non-Emergency or to Report a Crime:

(760) 836-3215 (option 5)

What is a non-emergency? A non-emergency is classified as a valid police matter that does not constitute immediate attention. A non-emergency line should be utilized when an immediate dispatch is not required. Some examples that would qualify as a non-emergency include; when time has elapsed since the reported incident has occurred, the suspect of a crime has already fled the scene, or when calling to report vandalism. Calling the 911 emergency line will not result in a faster response time, the line is only intended for emergency situations.

California Poison Control System:

(800) 222-1222

When should you call Poison Control? Call Poison Control if you suspect a poisoning has occurred. Verifying with a certified professional is better than guessing; swift action could save a life. Poison Control assistance is available for Free, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week (and in over 200 languages) providing expert guidance that can help with your poison emergency.

California Highway Patrol:

79650 Varner Road
Indio, CA 92203
Phone: (760) 772-5300
Current Highway Conditions: (800) 427-7623
www.chp.ca.gov

Join the Riverside County Sheriff's Department!

The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department is seeking applicants for Deputy Sheriff, Deputy Sheriff Trainee, Correctional Deputy, Sheriff’s 911 Communications Officer, and other employment opportunities such as clerical and support positions.

If you are interested in a career with us, please apply at www.joinrso.org or call 1-888-564-6773.