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What makes up the New Mexico Department of Public Safety? Part I
Oct 15, 2025 | DPS Press Releases
Did you know the New Mexico Department of Public Safety is made up of several divisions and units?
One of these organizational units has the core values of: character, competence, compassion, commitment and comprehensive teamwork — this is guess who? The New Mexico Law Enforcement Academy!
The Law Enforcement Academy provides exceptional basic training and advanced instruction to cadets, officers and telecommunicators such as dispatchers.
One myth is the academy serves as the primary training for just the New Mexico State Police, when in reality the academy serves all law enforcement in the entire State of New Mexico.
The academy was established to provide a planned program of basic training and in-service law enforcement training by furnishing instruction and seminars – with the goal of constantly upgrading training to keep up with changing needs in law enforcement. The academy staffs 19 full-time employees who are dedicated to fulfilling the agency’s mission.
Character – Integrity. Your word is your bond – keep your word.
Competence – Know your job and do it well.
Compassion – Treat people with humility, dignity, and respect.
Commitment – Mission accomplishment through intrinsic discipline, motivation, and focus.
Comprehensive Teamwork – Achieve success through cohesive empowerment and trust.
New Mexico State Police Conduct Narcotics Operations in Albuquerque
Oct 10, 2025 | NMSP Press Releases
Albuquerque, NM – In continuation of targeted efforts to combat illegal drug activity in Bernalillo County, the New Mexico State Police Crime Suppression Bureau (CSB) executed two residential search warrants in Albuquerque on October 10th 2025. Click to read more.
Update: Cancel Brittany Alert: Los Lunas Police Department (Steven Segura)
Oct 4, 2025 | NMSP Press Releases
Brittany Alert: Los Lunas Police Department (Steven Segura)
Oct 4, 2025 | NMSP Press Releases
Update – Cancel Turquoise Alert: Ruidoso Police Department (Angel Ahidley)
Oct 3, 2025 | NMSP Press Releases
Turquoise Alert: Ruidoso Police Department (Angela Ahidley)
Oct 2, 2025 | NMSP Press Releases
NMSP, local agencies target crime in International District
Sep 30, 2025 | NMSP Press Releases
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The New Mexico State Police, in partnership with the 2nd Judicial District Attorney’s Office, the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office, Probation and Parole, and the Albuquerque Police Department, conducted a weeklong crime suppression operation in...
State Police Checkpoints and Saturation Patrols in Counties across the State in October 2025
Sep 27, 2025 | NMSP Press Releases
Statewide, NM - State Police will be conducting sobriety checkpoints, saturation patrols; and registration, insurance, and driver's license checkpoints in all New Mexico counties during October 2025. Click to see more.
New Mexico Department of Public Safety announces auto auction
Sep 26, 2025 | DPS Press Releases
WHO: New Mexico Department of Public Safety in collaboration with Department of Game and Fish, Santa Fe County, City of Santa Fe, and the Energy, Minerals, and Natural Resources Department. WHAT: Annual auto auction featuring vehicles retired for age and mileage,...
Update: CANCEL Missing Endangered Advisory- NMSP Espanola
Sep 25, 2025 | NMSP Press Releases