Española Public Safety

Public Safety

Police Chief Leo Montoya

Phone: (505) 747-6000

The mission of the Española Police Department is to provide the highest quality police services by working with our community, and sharing our mutual responsibilities for safety, service, and problem resolution. To accomplish the mission of the Española Police Department we hold these values that guide our work and decisions:

• Leadership
The Española Police Department is committed to being a leader among Police Departments in Rio Arriba and Santa Fe Counties.

• Teamwork
We believe in teamwork among ourselves, members of the community, other City Departments and all law enforcement agencies to achieve common goals.

• Respect
Our department respects the cultural and ethnic diversity of the Department and the Community we serve and protect.

• Empowerment
We will concentrate on utilizing the strengths and innovation of our department members at every level of the organization.

• Community Partnerships
We must be an integral part of the community. We will pursue community partnerships and strive to enhance and improve existing programs. We must engage in community policing and problem solving initiatives.

• Creativity
Our department must be creative and innovative in accomplishing goals and carrying out our mission. We will look for ways to improve the way we perform and deliver our services. We should try new ideas and strive to be more effective and efficient in our operations.

• Excellence
Our department will strive for personal and professional excellence, dedication to duty, and service to the public.

• Career Development
We must develop our employees for future leadership and management roles. Employees must be well trained, challenged, and motivated to enhance the reputation of the Española Police Department.

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