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‘Hearing them out’: Active-listening; remaining calm, keys to crisis and hostage negotiation; class held at the New Mexico Law Enforcement Academy in December
Dec 22, 2025 | DPS Press Releases
When it comes to crisis and hostage negotiation for law enforcement, it takes a team. “I believe that it’s a team effort, no one person is responsible for a win or loss in a negotiation,” said Kimberlee Thetford, a 13-year peace officer for the Lubbock Police...
Update: CANCEL Brittany Alert-Rio Rancho Police Department
Dec 19, 2025 | NMSP Press Releases
Brittany Alert- Rio Rancho Police Department
Dec 19, 2025 | NMSP Press Releases
Officer Survival – a culmination of training for law enforcement in New Mexico
Dec 16, 2025 | DPS Press Releases
Cadets prepare for "Officer Survival" training. The pinnacle of Basic Police Officer Training at the New Mexico Law Enforcement Academy is 3-days known as “Officer Survival.” This part of the course is composed of reality-based scenario and de-escalation...
New Mexico Department of Public Safety partners with CNM to develop cutting-edge legal training for police officers
Dec 15, 2025 | DPS Press Releases
Officers attending New Mexico Law Enforcement Academy will complete required criminal and civil legal training with a newly developed curriculum featuring modernized learning techniques The New Mexico Department of Public Safety and several Central New Mexico...
Update: Cancel Brittany Alert- Artesia Police Department
Dec 11, 2025 | NMSP Press Releases
Update- New Venue Location for 106th NMSP Recruit Class Graduation
Dec 11, 2025 | NMSP Press Releases
Albuquerque, NM — The New Mexico State Police is proud to announce the graduation of 18 new officers from the 106th New Mexico State Police Recruit Class. The ceremony will take place on December 19, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. inside the New Mexico Law Enforcement Academy...
NMSP Arrests Wanted Fugitive in Española
Dec 10, 2025 | NMSP Press Releases
Española, NM — On December 6, 2025, New Mexico State Police District 7 patrol officers received information regarding the whereabouts of wanted fugitive Jerome Naranjo. Patrol personnel coordinated with the NMSP Crime Suppression Bureau to further the investigation....
New Mexico State Police seek public assistance in August homicide investigation
Dec 9, 2025 | NMSP Press Releases
Madrid, NM – On August 9, 2025, at approximately 10:00 p.m., the New Mexico State Police responded to a report of an individual suffering from a gunshot wound on NM Highway 14 near Milepost 29. The victim, identified as Patrick Wheeler, was struck by gunfire after an...
Fitness, not just a requirement for Basic Police Officer Training- a ‘lifestyle’ for the future
Dec 9, 2025 | DPS Press Releases
For aspiring cadets selected to attend the Basic Police Officer Training at the New Mexico Law Enforcement Academy, health and fitness is not just a requirement it is a commitment for life. These local, state and tribal law enforcement selectees in New Mexico both...