Basic Training Bureau Information

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History

In 1968, the "Law Enforcement Training Act" was passed by the New Mexico Legislature. This legislation established the "New Mexico Law Enforcement Academy" which administered and conducted Basic Law Enforcement Training in Santa Fe.

This legislation set the qualifications for admission to the "Basic Law Enforcement Training Academy" and set the requirements for certification. It also set the requirements for "Certification by Waiver." It included requirements and eligibility for In-service Law Enforcement and radio dispatcher training.

In 1987 the agency was reorganized into the "Law Enforcement Basic Training Academy Bureau" and the "Advanced Training Bureau." In 1987, legislation created the New Mexico Department of Public Safety. The Law Enforcement Academy was integrated into this new agency as a Division of the Department of Public Safety.

The Law Enforcement Basic Training Bureau is mandated to provide Basic training to two target groups:

• The first category includes the newly or first time employed officer that needs basic training.
• The second category is the newly elected sheriff who has not been previously certified.

Bureau Vision Statement

The Basic Training Bureau is the vehicle through which those entering the profession of Law Enforcement are empowered and enabled to protect the citizens of the State of New Mexico and safeguard the stability of our society.

To this end, we look to the future, embracing new technologies, seeking best practices within the global law enforcement training community, and developing state of the art training in both content and methods of delivery. We set the bar high and expect those we are entrusted to train to strive to meet or exceed our high standards. We also set those standards for ourselves and expect no less of ourselves as we lead by example.

Bureau Mission Statement

The New Mexico Law Enforcement Academy serves the people of New Mexico by promoting the highest level of professional standards and performance through the training of law enforcement personnel.

The "Law Enforcement Basic Training" Bureau promotes a learning environment of mutual respect, support and trust. This training environment makes it possible to provide high quality training, which advances law enforcement that serves in the interest of public safety and community service.

The citizens of New Mexico have a reasonable expectation that the law enforcement training provided be extensive and at a high level of performance when it deals with emergency/critical situations which could involve life and death decisions.

Bureau Goal

The goal of the Law Enforcement Academy Basic Training Bureau is to provide a planned program of basic training for law enforcement officers. The program is designed to insure adherence to established certification requirements as set by NMSA Chapter 29 Article7 and/or the New Mexico Law Enforcement Academy Board. The Bureau's staff instructors assist with advanced and specialized training programs to encourage and promote professional career development.

Objectives

To provide the citizens of New Mexico with a law enforcement officer who is:

1. Ethical and Exhibits Integrity
2. Physically and Psychologically competent
3. Well Educated
4. Professionally Trained
5. Career-Oriented
6. Motivated
7. Sensitive to the Needs of the Public

Basics Bureau Staff

Ed Garcia, Interim Basic Training Bureau Chief
Joey Rodriguez, Agent
Phillip Hill, Agent
Erica Esquibel, Administrative Assistant