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New police chief outlines recruitment plan, accreditation push and tech upgrades
Summary
The police chief reviewed his first 90 days, citing new hires, a five-year vehicle replacement plan, interest in national CALEA accreditation, e-ticketing, and efforts to expand recruitment and community engagement.
At a presentation to council, the chief of police summarized his first 90 days and outlined departmental priorities including recruitment, accreditation, accountability and technology upgrades. He said the department had 22 officers when he started and has hired three in the last three months, with two pending academy completion; he described a goal "to double the size of the department" over time to meet projected growth.
The chief also discussed administrative changes such as weekly leadership meetings, standardized reporting practices, a five-year vehicle replacement plan, and implementing e-ticketing to reduce paperwork. On policy, he said the department seeks CALEA accreditation and will review use-of-force and search-and-seizure policies to meet national best practices. "We want to make this the premier law enforcement agency in Southern New Mexico," he said. Councilors praised the proactive approach and pledged support for budgeted resources to meet those priorities.
