Future Law Enforcement: Cadets from 20-Plus Smaller Agencies Graduate State-Run Basic Training

The curriculum included more than 750 hours of training in domestic violence and police response, crisis intervention, mental and emotional health, laws and procedures including criminal and juvenile law, evidence collection, surveillance, identification of suspects, basic firearms, and so much more. 

Source: New Mexico Department of Public Safety
Photo of Basic Police Officer Training Class 210: Courtesy

SANTA FE – Police cadets representing more than 20 New Mexico law enforcement agencies completed basic training Wednesday, graduating as part of Class 210.  

“Our Basic Police Officer Training at the academy is critical to ensure those entering the law enforcement profession are trained and prepared to serve the citizens in this state,” said Sylvia Serna, New Mexico Department of Public Safety Deputy Secretary. “We set the bar high and expect our graduates to meet or exceed these standards. We are proud of these cadets and excited for their future in law enforcement.” 

The curriculum included more than 750 hours of training in domestic violence and police response, crisis intervention, mental and emotional health, laws and procedures including criminal and juvenile law, evidence collection, surveillance, identification of suspects, basic firearms, and so much more. 

Related: Opening: Las Cruces Police Department Accepting Applications for Next Academy (September 8 Application Deadline)

Class 210 cadets include:   

Name Agency 
Apodaka-Morales, Sofia Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Office 
Barrenada, Ariadne Grant County Sheriff’s Office 
Beach, Adrianna E Los Lunas Police Department 
Brady, Greggory Roswell Police Department 
Campos, Felipe Diego Santa Rosa Police Department 
Chavez, Ceazar Luna County Sheriff’s Office 
Chavez, Diego Mora County Sheriff’s Office 
Cintron, Layla Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Office 
Contreras, Gabriella Roswell Police Department 
Couch, Cody J Rio Arriba County Sheriff’s Office 
DiBartolomeo, Jeremy Daniel Socorro Police Department 
Encinias, Jesus A Las Vegas Police Department 
Flores, Melecio Jr. Roswell Police Department 
Garcia, Raelynn Taos County Sheriff’s Office 
Garnsey, Latham Neil Tularosa Police Department 
Guerra, Frank Michael Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Office 
Gutierrez, Andrew L Taos County Sheriff’s Office 
Holley, Nicholas Taos County Sheriff’s Office 
Huntsman, Starrett Roswell Police Department 
Lerma, Andy R Truth or Consequences Police Department 
Llamas, Steven A Guadalupe County Sheriff’s Office 
Lowe, Jacey McKinley County Sheriff’s Office 
Lucero, Lucas A Las Vegas Police Department 
Mangum, Eric M Gallup Police Department 
Martinez, Audrey Espanola Police Department 
Martinez, Isaiah E Taos County Sheriff’s Office 
Martinez, Shane M Taos County Sheriff’s Office 
McManigal, Zulema Marisa Rio Rancho Police Department 
Mestas, Ten-ell Gallup Police Department 
Orona, Bobby A Los Lunas Police Department 
Richerson, Harrison R Socorro Police Department 
Rodriguez, Dominic Ruidoso Police Department 
Rodriguez, Nathaniel R Truth or Consequences Police Department 
Romero, Isaiah Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Office 
Romo, Jacob Hurley Police Department 
Sanchez, Lucas D Espanola Police Department 
Saucedo, Ramon A Torrance County Sheriff’s Office 
Shackelford, Christopher B Torrance County Sheriff’s Office 
Silva, Julie A Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Office 
Toledo, Hunter B Gallup Police Department 
Trujillo, Jake Wesley Los Alamos Police Department 
Vargas, Alexander Roswell Police Department 
Watkins, Coleman A Gallup Police Department 

Related: Onward: Las Cruces Police Department Graduates 25 Cadets from Academy

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