Category: Public Safety

[Dispatch] tracked the phone via rapid SOS and relayed information, that the vehicle was traveling north on U.S. 70. [more…]

Doña Ana Fire Rescue crews responded to a crash involving two cars, Monday morning on Interstate 10 near mile marker 121. [more…]

Adversarial tactics may involve one or a combination of innovative methods designed to exploit vulnerabilities in AI-driven fraud detection systems. [more…]

Police are still trying to identify the person who shot the suspect and fled from the crime scene. [more…]

The Public Safety Telecommunicator course is for aspiring/hired dispatchers in city, county, state, federal or tribal governments in New Mexico (the first in the nation… [more…]

Both absconders listed have been deemed “dangerous and possibly armed.” [more…]

One person transported to the hospital by SPFD Squad 1 with 2nd degree burns to the hands. [more…]

It’s so critical that the New Mexico Department of Public Safety administers state-appropriated funds through House Bill 193 (formerly House Bill 68) under the Law Enforcement Retention Fund to help… [more…]

The Las Cruces Police Department will likely hold similar traffic enforcement operations in the coming weeks. [more…]

First responders arrived to find a 47-year-old man suffering from multiple injuries. The pedestrian was pronounced dead on scene. [more…]

Axon, a leader in public safety technology and supplier of LCPD’s body-worn camera system, spent part of their Thursday demonstrating new technologies to LCPD officers. [more…]

Acting U.S. Attorney Ryan Ellison is working quickly with the Las Cruces Police and FBI – Albuquerque to identify potential Federal charges. [more…]

Both victims were transported to an area hospital with injuries that are not believed to be life-threatening. [more…]

“Retail crime affects New Mexicans every day – from higher prices to products being locked behind cages – and even dangerous encounters in parking lots.” [more…]

The traffic enforcement operation began at 7:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025, and lasted about one hour. [more…]

Motorists who travel along Highway 70 and Red Hawk Golf Road should not be surprised when LCPD officers increase their traffic enforcement operations within the… [more…]

The Forensic Laboratory operates three regional forensic labs – in Santa Fe, Las Cruces and Hobbs, serving about 300 federal, state, local and tribal law… [more…]

The Information Technology Division mission is not to fix computers.  Rather it is to keep law enforcement officers safe! [more…]

“During the 2024 regular session, we worked to pass legislation in New Mexico requiring age verification and stronger consumer data protections.” [more…]

 The Administrative Services Division has multiple bureaus including budget, finance, special projects, human resources and grants management which managed a whopping 43 grants totaling $58… [more…]

Of the 61 traffic citations, 23 were issued to motorists who exceeded the posted speed limit, 15 to drivers operating a motor vehicle without proper… [more…]

A person can be reported missing at any time, regardless of age, when their safety is believed to be at risk. [more…]

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… [more…]

Connecting families of missing persons with law enforcement updates, DNA collection services and more. [more…]

Las Cruces police anticipates holding a news conference on this incident early next week. [more…]

A portion of southbound Telshor Boulevard, from the Discount Tire business to Lohman Avenue, will be closed until the early morning hours of Friday. [more…]

Mr. Leyva. a Jersey Mike’s restaurant franchise owner, was in Las Cruces, NM, visiting the Las Cruces Jersey Mike’s. [more…]

These scammers initiate direct contact via social media and may use the names and license numbers of real attorneys to “prove” their legitimacy. [more…]

Nearly 80% of crashes and 65% of near crashes involve some form of driver inattention within three seconds of the event. [more…]

The traffic enforcement operation was held about 8-9 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025, along north Valley Drive and Hoagland Road. [more…]

Residents were asked to avoid the area as there were downed power lines in the area. [more…]

Let’s all keep the roads safe for everyone and follow the laws. [more…]

The traffic enforcement operation began at 7:30 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 7, 2025, and lasted about 75 minutes. [more…]

The intersection of Lohman Avenue and Telshor Boulevard is the busiest in Las Cruces and is often plagued by motorists who pass through a portion… [more…]

Under the direction of U.S. Northern Command, Joint Task Force – Southern Border aligns efforts to seal the southern border and repel illegal activity and… [more…]