Safety

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.

Police Department

The Las Cruces Police Department is staffed by a motivated group of professional officers and civilian personnel who are committed to helping keep our city a safe place to live,…
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Fire Department

The men and women of the Las Cruces Fire Department strive to provide prevention, response and recovery services to residents, businesses, and visitors so they can experience a safe community…

Community Outreach

Outreach can be defined as reaching out to others or becoming involved in a community or effort. The Codes Enforcement department participates in outreach to our community in many different…

Codes Enforcement

Codes Enforcement, part of the Las Cruces Police Department, helps enforce codes and regulations that promote the health, safety, and welfare of everyone who lives in Las Cruces. The mission…

Animal Control

The mission of the City of Las Cruces Animal Control is to ensure the well-being of both animals and residents of our community by delivering professional high quality, responsive and…

Emergency Services

Fire The Fire Department provides many important services to the community.  For all true emergencies, call 911.  For non-emergencies, call (575) 526-0795.  Review the Fire Stations. Police The Police Department…

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Find out more about the services offered by the Fire and Police Departments to keep the residents and visitors of Las Cruces safe.