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News Worth Knowing

LCPD Plans Sobriety Checkpoint - Friday, July 30, 2010
The Las Cruces Police Department has scheduled at least one sobriety checkpoint within city limits for the upcoming weekend of July 30 through Aug. 1. (full story)

Potentially Dangerous Chemical Found behind Business - Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Chemical elements found Wednesday morning in two plastic bottles behind a Las Cruces business have been safely removed by the Dona Ana County Bomb Squad. (full story)

Police Urge Caution with Neighborhood Solicitors - Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Las Cruces Police are encouraging residents to use caution when dealing with potentially bogus door-to-door sales people who claim to be selling home security systems. (full story)

Info Sought on Auto Burglaries at Mall - Friday, July 23, 2010
Las Cruces Crime Stoppers is offering up to $1,000 for information that leads to the arrest of the person or persons who are responsible for a number of automobile burglaries that have been reported at the Mesilla Valley Mall. (full story)

Richard Williams

Richard Williams

Chief of Police

 

 

 

 

 

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Mission Statement

The mission of the Las Cruces Police Department is to enhance the quality of life in our city by working in partnership with the community. We will do this by upholding constitutional rights, enforcing the law, preserving the peace, reducing fear and providing a safe environment.

Vision

Setting standards of excellence in law enforcement through integrity, innovation and training.

Philosophy

Community Policing is the key component of a partnership we build with our citizens. We strive to provide service with respect, integrity and dedication.

Goals

  • Reduce crime and fear of crime
  • Improve quality of life
  • Establish and improve community partnerships
  • Develop and encourage personnel
  • Use technology effectively
  • Continuously improve services

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  • Shift B (Day Shift), 06:30am - 04:30pm Click Here
  • Shift C (Swing Shift), 03:00pm - 01:00am Click Here

Contact Us

You can contact Police Chief Richard Williams by email at riwilliams@las-cruces.org

The Police Department is located at
217 E. Picacho
Las Cruces, NM 88001

 

 

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