LCPD Graduates 25 Cadets from Academy

The Las Cruces Police Department graduated 25 cadets from its 55^th Academy on Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025.

The new graduates are Brandon Boudreaux, Christian Pritzel Castillo, Karen Chavez, Jesse Crabtree, Ina Monique DeLeon, Owen Houston Gould, Daniel Rodrigo Juarez, David Klein-Kinnick, Caleb Lingle, Elissel Martinez, Andrew Julian Mendoza, Devon Nathaniel Mintz, Keyanna Aylissa Molina, Bryan Morales, Jesus Ignacio Moreno, Anthony Morrow, Rachelle Ozaeta, Brissa Korynna Pages, Brent Lee Peterson, David Pineda, Sarah Renteria, Fernando Estupinan Ruan III, David Tabullo II, Stephanie Talamantes and Elsie Velasco.

The 55^th Academy is arguably the most diverse and well-educated class in recent memory. The class includes nine women; eight cadets who have earned a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, psychology or business administration; two cadets who hold master’s degrees; two who have associate’s degrees; and three who were honorably discharged from the U.S. military. Two of the graduating cadets were police service aides with LCPD prior to enrolling in the academy.

This year’s academy represents the largest graduating class since 2022 when 28 cadets completed the 51^st LCPD Academy.

The 2025 graduates will be assigned to experienced field training officers who will guide them for an additional 17 weeks on all three patrol shifts.

LCPD is allotted 220 commissioned officers. With the graduation of Academy 55, LCPD now has 207 officers.