Calexico Police Department calls for support as crime rises MGN A shortage of law enforcement hit the Imperial Valley - News 11's Wiley Jawhary reports CALEXICO, Calif. (KYMA, KECY) - A major alert from Calexico Police - officer say crime rates are up, but recruiting is way down. That has members of the Calexico Police Officers Association is begging for more support. The union tells us, there aren't enough officers available to book suspects for non-violent crimes. This includes offenses like drug possession and driving under the influence. Patrol Officer Michael Gonzales says this causes even more crime in the Valley. He says it also puts more people in danger.