March 28, 2024
Sheriff sets growth goals
RIVERSIDE – (INT) – Riverside County Sheriff-Coroner Chad Bianco is out with a timetable for two projects under his control.

• The $450 million, 1,626-bed John J. Benoit Detention Center in Indio is anticipated to open in August.
• the Sheriff’s Department Aviation Hanger at the Thermal Airport will open

One some personnel matters –
• Deputies are changing to 12-hour shifts from 10-hour shifts to maximize coverage throughout Riverside County
• An administrative team with veteran officers is in place
• The biggest hiring goal in the history of the department is 650 by June

Bianco says his department has grown to become one of the largest and most progressive law enforcement agencies in the nation.
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