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News Worth Knowing

Child Escapes Injury when Man Rams Ex’s Car - Wednesday, September 01, 2010
A Las Cruces man was arrested early Wednesday morning after he rammed the Cadillac Escalade he was driving into a car carrying his ex-girlfriend, her friend and a 10-month-old boy. (full story)

Man Arrested for Exposing Himself to Children - Wednesday, September 01, 2010
A 22-year-old man who exposed himself Monday to children playing in a park has been arrested by Las Cruces Police. (full story)

Armed Men Take Dog from Good Samaritan - Wednesday, September 01, 2010
Las Cruces Crime Stoppers is offering up to $1,000 for information that leads to the arrest of the three suspects who assaulted a 79-year-old good Samaritan with a knife and then took his Boston bulldog. (full story)

Man Briefly Escapes Police Custody - Tuesday, August 31, 2010
A Monday morning arrestee faces additional charges after he escaped custody, physically assaulted an officer and led police on a brief foot pursuit. (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 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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