Cook began his career with the Sheriff’s Office, where he served for seven years and advanced to a supervisory position.
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Las Cruces Police Department Detective Erik Cook will retire October 22, concluding a 21-year law enforcement career with the Las Cruces Police Department and Doña Ana County Sheriff’s Office.
Cook began his career with the Sheriff’s Office, where he served for seven years and advanced to a supervisory position. During that time, he also served on the FBI Violent Crime Task Force and the department’s Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team.
He subsequently joined the Las Cruces Police Department, where he spent 14 years in several assignments, including Patrol, Criminal Investigations and Internal Affairs.
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In announcing his retirement, LCPD described Cook as a quiet and humble officer whose dedication to duty, friendships with colleagues and subtle sense of humor made him a valued member of the department.
The department expressed appreciation for Cook’s 21 years of service and extended its best wishes for his retirement.
Cook’s final day with LCPD is scheduled for Thursday, October 22.
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