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The New Mexico State Police is the statewide law enforcement agency responsible for public safety services across New Mexico. The agency investigates crimes within and beyond city and county jurisdictions, supports local and federal partners, provides specialized law enforcement resources, and protects residents and visitors throughout the state.

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The weight of evidence: New Mexico Department of Public Safety Forensic Laboratory DNA Unit focuses on science, precision, while managing pressure, stress
4/23/2026
The DNA Unit within the New Mexico Department of Public Safety's Forensic Laboratory in Santa Fe processes over a thousand cases annually. The unit highlights the scientific precision required and the mental health challenges forensic scientists face.
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Objective science, safer streets: Inside the Firearm and Toolmark Unit at the Forensic Laboratory in Santa Fe
3/30/2026
A look inside the New Mexico Department of Public Safety's Firearm and Toolmark Unit, where forensic techniques link weapons to crimes through microscopic analysis of firearm markings.
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Criminal History Clearinghouse, working non-stop to ensure safety of all New Mexicans
3/12/2026
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 through critical threat calls, deconfliction, and criminal history reports.
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Public Safety • New Mexico State Police
The New Mexico State Police investigate crimes within, and beyond city and county jurisdictions. Often times they are called upon to use specialized resources to confront crimes all over the State of New Mexico. Often times our agency must work cooperatively with federal law enforcement agencies in investigations that occur in the State Of New Mexico. These relationships are equally vital as they are important to the safety of our citizens and the State of New Mexico.
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Public Information
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Missing Persons, Concealed Carry, Fingerprinting/Background Reports, Compliments and Complaints, and much more!
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Law Enforcement Records Bureau
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It is the mission of the Law Enforcement Records Bureau (LERB) to maintain complete and accurate records and respond to the needs of the public and law enforcement and criminal justice agencies in an efficient and expeditious manner. We provide support and customer engagement through our many applications, programs, and services to achieve our mission objectives.
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Training and Recruiting
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The Training and Recruiting Bureau of the New Mexico State Police is responsible for finding and training the best law enforcement professionals in the country. Our officers are dedicated to upholding the law and serving their communities with the highest level of professionalism and expertise. We offer a range of specialized programs and training opportunities to help our officers succeed in their careers and make a difference in their communities.
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Law Enforcement Memorial
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The Law Enforcement Memorial is dedicated to the memory of the Law Enforcement Officers of the State of New Mexico who, in the line of duty, unselfishly sacrificed their lives in the protection of the lives, property, rights and privileges of the people of New Mexico.
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