MISSION

The New Mexico Sheriffs' & Police Association is a non-profit, not-partisan professional organization dedicated to the advocacy of law enforcement agencies and the members of those agencies.  Founded in 1935, it is the oldest police association of its kind in New Mexico.  The membership includes law enforcement officers from the ranks of federal, state, tribal, city and county agencies as well as retirees from the aforementioned.

The association is governed by a Board of Directors elected by their peers from throughout the state of New Mexico.  The Board, together with staff, carry out the purposes of the Association which include:

• Provide aid to officers and their families in time of need;

• Bridge financial gaps to local agencies for the benefit of their communities;

• Promote the interests of the law enforcement profession in the state of New Mexico;

• Improve the relationships between the law enforcement profession and the public;

• Encourage and assist in interagency and intergovernmental cooperation within our profession;

• Aid in improving the criminal justice system;

• Foster and maintain high ideals of integrity, education, competency and public service;

• Provide the highest quality training applicable to law enforcement officers;

• Participate in the legislative, executive and judicial processes by informing its membership about issues affecting the criminal justice system.