SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Public Safety will host a “Missing in New Mexico” event on Nov. 7 to connect families of missing persons with law enforcement updates, DNA collection services and representatives from multiple state agencies offering support....
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New Mexico Law Enforcement Academy graduates 26 cadets
SANTA FE – Twenty-six cadets representing 15 agencies across New Mexico officially joined the ranks of New Mexico law enforcement Tuesday after completing basic training. The curriculum included more than 750 hours of training in domestic violence and police response,...
New Mexico Department of Public Safety Forensic Laboratory: Science in service of justice
The New Mexico Department of Public Safety Forensic Laboratory stands as a model of scientific precision and integrity, where expert analysts, rigorous training, cutting-edge technology and state-of-the-art facilities unite in pursuit of justice. From firearms and...
Funding forensic science is essential to keeping New Mexico’s justice system working
At the New Mexico Department of Public Safety’s Forensic Laboratory, continuing to produce reliable, accredited results is not necessarily about chasing the newest technology. Often, it is about replacing equipment that has simply reached the end of its useful life....
DPS requests $274 million to strengthen statewide public safety
SANTA FE— The New Mexico Department of Public Safety (DPS) requests a total budget of $273,165,600 for Fiscal Year 2028 to support statewide public safety operations, including critical personnel, technology, training and systems relied upon by law enforcement...
Feeding the future of law enforcement: Cadets, recruits receive high-quality fresh food at the New Mexico Law Enforcement Academy
For county and city police cadets and state police recruits at the New Mexico Law Enforcement Academy, the days are long and demanding. There is physical exertion, classroom instruction, firearms training and the constant pressure of preparing for a career in which...
DPS concludes statewide CJIS forum, strengthens information sharing: Three-day event brings together law enforcement partners for hands on training
SANTA FE — New Mexico has completed a three‑day statewide forum focused on improving information sharing and strengthening Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance across agencies. The 2nd Annual CJIS Compliance & Governance Forum, held Sept. 9–11...
FBI Operation Tempest Targets Worst of the Worst in Rio Arriba County
ALBUQUERQUE – A coordinated, multi-agency law enforcement operation targeting the 10 most dangerous offenders identified by tribal and local law enforcement partners has resulted in federal charges against individuals accused of violent crime, firearms offenses and...
New law enforcement training program graduates 178 students: Cadets, recruits, lateral officers, telecommunicators, other public safety professionals participate in the program
SANTA FE — An updated and re-designed legal training program for new and veteran New Mexico law enforcement personnel that provides a stronger understanding of New Mexico criminal and civil law while offering more flexible and interactive ways to learn complex legal...
Sense of service: New Mexico Department of Public Safety Concealed Carry Unit takes pride in assisting public with concealed handgun licenses
For the New Mexico Department of Public Safety Concealed Carry Unit, customer service is number one. Working from an office in Albuquerque, the unit which falls within the Law Enforcement Records Bureau, reviews applications for concealed handgun licenses, conducts...