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New Mexico Department of Public Safety Forensic Laboratory: Science in service of justice
Oct 15, 2026 | DPS Press Releases
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
Sep 30, 2026 | DPS Press Releases
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
Sep 25, 2026 | DPS Press Releases
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
Sep 23, 2026 | DPS Press Releases
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
Sep 14, 2026 | DPS Press Releases
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
Sep 2, 2026 | DPS Press Releases
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
Aug 31, 2026 | DPS Press Releases
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
Aug 28, 2026 | DPS Press Releases
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...
Dispatchers graduate from state law enforcement academy
Aug 21, 2026 | DPS Press Releases
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Public Safety Law Enforcement Academy held graduation for their latest Public Safety Telecommunicator Class (#172) today, continuing a training program that has prepared dispatchers across New Mexico since 1976. Tracy Vance...
Sheriffs praise progress, support continued modernization at New Mexico Law Enforcement Academy
Aug 19, 2026 | DPS Press Releases
New Mexico Department of Public Safety leadership, including representatives from the Law Enforcement Academy, recently attended the 2026 Sheriffs’ Association Conference in Ruidoso, where they shared updates, heard directly from sheriffs, and strengthened...