Growth in downtown Indio brings new focus on security
Luis Avila
INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Downtown Indio is undergoing a major transformation, with new businesses, a growing college campus, and the recent opening of a modern public library drawing more people into the area. The rapid growth is fueling excitement among residents — but it’s also raising new concerns about public safety.
Mayor Glenn Miller says safety is top of mind as the city continues to invest in revitalizing downtown.
“This part of the city is a very big focus for us because a lot of our residents come here, especially for our events and as you see it get bigger and bigger, our focus will be on how we can be able to provide more public safety for the area.”
Glenn Miller, Indio Mayor
According to the mayor, crime in the downtown area has remained low in recent months, with overall crime rates trending downward over the last several years.
One recent incident occurred at the College of the Desert’s Indio campus, where an unhoused woman reportedly threatened two students with a screwdriver.
Miller emphasized that the city is working closely with law enforcement and private security to maintain safety.
“We have our Indio Police Department that works with the local security out here and then we have a security team that comes through, that works with us, going through the community to see if there are any problems and then they call Indio PD. We have officers that come through here all the time.”
Glenn Miller, Indio Mayor
Despite some lingering concerns, residents say the improvements are noticeable — not only in terms of safety, but in quality of life overall.
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