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City of Palm Springs
C A L I F 0 R N I A
John J. Booth graduated from Palm Springs High School in 1974. John
was a member of the Boy Scouts of America, achieving Eagle Scout rank, the
highest rank achievable through the Boy_ Scouts of America. He earned his
Associates Degree from College of the Desert and obtained his Bachelor's
Degree In 2004 from Southern Illinois University.
John volunteered as a Reserve Police Officer for Palm Springs beginning
In 1976. He became a fu!! time employee for Palm Springs Police Department
on April 26, 1978 when he was hired as a Dispatcher. He worked as a
Dispatcher and continued serving as a Reserve Police Officer before promoting
to Police Officer on August 5, 1979.
As a Police Officer John worked several assignments including patrol
operations, K-9 Handler, Field Tralning Officer, Bike Officer, and served as a
detective fa the Crimes Against Persons Unit in the Detective Bureau. He also
served on the SWAT Team for many years and later served as one of the
Hostage Negotiators.
In ApW 1999, he promoted to Police Sergeant. During his time as a
Sergeant he supervised in Patrol Operations and details such as the Field
Training Officer program, Airport laterdictlou detail, and numerous other
special projects.
John promoted to Lieutenant on January 1, 2006, and was one of three
Lieutenants running the Patrol Operations Division. He was tasked with the
scheduling and shift selection for patrol officers, the coordination of the
Neighborhood Policing Officers program, vehicle assignments, and Was the
supervisor is charge of the Abport, Field Trafaiag Ofilcers, and Use of Force
experts.
Throughout his career, Lieutenant Booth received numerous letters of
praise from the public and commendations from the Department and was
featured In an episode of "48 Hours"for hls lavolvement fir solving homicides,
rapes, and assault and battery cases by a serial Affler who was captured in
Chicago.
On behalf of the City of Palm Springs and the City Council, I am honored
to;present this Certificate of Appreciation to LIEUTENANT JOHN BOOTH and
express our gratitude for his extraordiamy public service during his almost 33
years In law enforcement with our Palm Springs Police Department.
Presented this 3`" day of January 2011.