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
‘Not in Vain’ Records 330 Arrests, More than 1200 Citations
Operation Not in Vain, a three-month crime reduction project in memory of fallen Las Cruces Police Department Officer Jonah Hernandez,…
City of Las Cruces Thanksgiving Holiday Schedule 2024
In observance of the Thanksgiving holiday, most City of Las Cruces offices will be closed Thursday, Nov. 28, 2024, and…
Officer-Involved Shooting on 1300 Block of S. Espina
On Monday, November 11, 2024, at about 10:30 p.m. Las Cruces Police Department officers responded to the 1300 block of…
Vista Middle School Structure Fire
Las Cruces firefighters extinguished a commercial fire that damaged a Las Cruces Middle School Thursday evening. At about 5:30 p.m.…
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