Join us for the Governor’s Spring Fling! A FREE day packed with music, games, arts & crafts, food, and prizes!
📅 Saturday, May 9, 2026
⏰ 11AM – 3PM
#SpringFling #NewMexicoEvents #NMDPS

Forensic Laboratory Latent Prints Unit, providing impartial evaluations, comparisons for criminal cases across the state.

For more: www.dps.nm.gov/blog/2026/03...

BPOT 211 cadets recently completed Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC) training, where precision, control, and decision-making are put to the test in real-time scenarios.

Thank you Dispatchers!
During National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, we honor the dispatchers who answer every call with professionalism and compassion. They provide guidance, comfort, and critical support when people need it most. We appreciate you and your service to public safety.

Today’s Team Member Highlight shines on DPS Forensic Laboratory Director, Katharina Babcock.
With an extensive career in forensic science, Katharina is deeply committed to justice, objective analysis, and serving the state of New Mexico.

‘Duty to mankind’: New Mexico Department of Public Safety Controlled Substances Unit takes pride in public trust, serving citizens

For more: www.dps.nm.gov/blog/2026/04...

Career Friday !
Join the New Mexico Department of Public Safety! We're hiring dedicated individuals ready to serve and protect our communities. Competitive pay, great benefits, and a meaningful career await. Visit dps.nm.gov to explore current openings and apply today.

Firearms of all shapes, sizes and colors a specialized rack with tags.

Bullet in a wax ball on a metal microscope.

Three men on left and woman on right all wearing business suits. with poster behind them and gray bulletproof walls surrounding them.

Man wearing white lab coat, earmuffs points firearm with tag while surrounded by dark gray walls for bulletproofing.

Objective science, safer streets: Inside the Firearm and Toolmark Unit at the Forensic Laboratory in Santa Fe

For more: www.dps.nm.gov/blog/2026/03...

Man, woman and another man. First man from left with blue suit and tie short beard and glasses and gray-brown hair, woman dark long hair, glasses in black suit; final man with suspenders and burgundy shirt and blue and purple tie with long gray beard and short hair. Background is a lab with microscopes.

Iron, with spray bottle and other bottles and drying racks in background

fingerprint charts showing different impressions and comparisons.

Identical twins and triplets share the same DNA, but no two people, even identical twins, share the same fingerprints.

For more: www.dps.nm.gov/blog/2026/03...

🚔 Join the New Mexico Department of Public Safety! We're hiring dedicated individuals ready to serve and protect our communities. Competitive pay, great benefits, and a meaningful career await. 💪🇺🇸 #NMDPS #NowHiring #NewMexico

The Department of Public Safety’s New Mexico Law Enforcement Academy is ushering in a new era in 2026, with leadership changes poised to benefit law enforcement and communities throughout the state.

For more: www.dps.nm.gov/blog/2026/03...

BPOT cadets wrapped up Week 7 with hands-on training in traffic report writing and collision investigations, developing the skills needed to accurately document and analyze roadway incidents in New Mexico.

#NMDPS #BPOT211

Lead DPS's growing PMO as Bureau Chief, overseeing a $50M+ portfolio of IT and non-IT projects. Drive strategic initiatives, mentor a team of 13, and partner directly with the CIO. Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and a mission-driven mindset required. Make a real impact at DPS!

Around the clock, the Criminal History Clearinghouse under the Law Enforcement Records Bureau for the Department of Public Safety is doing their part to keep New Mexicans safe.

For more: www.dps.nm.gov/blog/2026/03...

📣 Events Coordinator – LERB | New Mexico

Lead statewide public engagement for LERB! Plan, direct, and evaluate agency-sponsored events while ensuring regulatory compliance and delivering impactful public safety content to communities across New Mexico.

Officer Justin Hare

License Plate Reader camera on pole.

State Police patrol vehicle with officer outside with door open and truck pulled over.

State Police patrol typing on a computer.

When it comes to solving crimes, time is of the essence and information is power.

With that power of information comes the opportunity to save lives. As we approach the anniversary of Officer Justin Hare’s death on 3/15, the NMSP reflected on the importance of LPRs.

www.dps.nm.gov/blog/2026/03...

🚔💻 Ready to make a difference in public safety? The New Mexico Department of Public Safety is hiring an IT Support Technician! Join a mission-driven team supporting law enforcement statewide, with room to grow, ongoing training, and real impact. Apply today! #NMJobs #ITCareers #PublicSafety

License Plate Readers save lives; lead to ‘precise policing’: On anniversary of Officer Justin Hare’s ‘execution’ by Jaremy Smith, state reflects on how LPR technology could have saved his life.

www.dps.nm.gov/blog/2026/03...

Week 6 of BPOT is in the books, and our cadets hit the mats to sharpen their defensive tactics skills. Every repetition on the mat reinforces the mindset and muscle memory needed to protect themselves and the communities they serve.
#nmdps #nmlea #bpot211

Compliance Officer position now open! Oversee regulatory compliance, manage certifications, and support public safety excellence. Strong analytical and research skills required. Learn more and apply! #NowHiring #PublicSafety

🚔 Exciting Opportunity Alert! New Mexico State Police is now accepting applications for an internship with our Uniform Bureau! Gain hands-on experience in law enforcement operations, policy, and public safety. #NMSP #LawEnforcement #Internship #NewMexico

DPS Cabinet Secretary statement on death of Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office Sergeant:

www.dps.nm.gov/blog/2026/02...

Be part of the team that powers New Mexico's criminal justice system. LERB manages over 6.9 million fingerprint and criminal history records, supporting 300+ agencies statewide.

Apply today!

#PublicSafety #LawEnforcement #NewMexico #NowHiring

It's week 5 for the BPOT 211 academy! Cadets are training to safely manage high-risk situations, including de-escalation techniques and applying the appropriate level of force for each scenario. #NMDPS #BPOT211 #NMLEA

New Mexico Department of Public Safety Forensic Laboratory – providing “state-of-the art” scientific analysis every day.

For the full story about the Forensic Lab: www.dps.nm.gov/blog/2025/10...

We're seeking a dedicated professional to manage our statewide Sex Offender Registration & Notification Program. You'll coordinate compliance, manage critical databases, conduct training, and work with law enforcement agencies across New Mexico.
#NMJobs #PublicSafety #Hiring#NewMexico#lawenforcement

Happy Presidents' Day from your New Mexico Department of Public Safety!

Auditorium with screen projection. People sitting and instructor standing some with hands up. Brick walls.

When it comes to crisis and hostage negotiation for law enforcement, it takes a team.

For more: www.dps.nm.gov/blog/2025/12...

Congratulations to Public Safety Telecommunicator Class #170! Last week, we proudly celebrated their graduation at the New Mexico Law Enforcement Academy.

Welcome, Class 211! On Monday, January 27th, our newest cadets began their journey at the Law Enforcement Academy. Over the next 17 weeks, they will encounter numerous challenges. Follow along as Class 211 strives to earn their badges and proudly serve New Mexico. #NMDPS #NMLEA #BPOT211