Safety is a shared responsibility and a priority in Las Cruces. Learn more about our Police and Fire Departments, community outreach efforts, and the roles of code enforcement and animal control. Stay up to date on emergency services available to you and the alerts that keep our community safe. The safety section is a testament to our dedication to creating a secure environment, where every resident and visitor can feel protected and informed.
Latest Public Safety News
Daylight Saving Time Begins Sunday
The Las Cruces police and fire departments encourage homeowners and tenants to check smoke alarms and install new batteries this…
Former Childcare Worker Charged with Abuse
Police have arrested a 27-year-old Las Cruces woman suspected of intentionally abusing a young boy who was in her care.…
Bridging the Badge Highlights Las Cruces Park Rangers
The Las Cruces Police Department is airing a new episode of Bridging the Badge on Thursday, February 26, offering the…
Local Jury Rules in Favor of Four Officers in Civil Rights Lawsuit
A United States District Court jury exonerated four Las Cruces Police Department officers who were defendants in a federal civil…
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