APS School Police
(505) 243-7712

6400 Uptown, City Center, 1st Fl.
Albuquerque, NM 87110


Updated 22 October 2007

Report a Crime or Suspious Activity
You can help keep your school a safe place.
If you see someone committing a crime, during or after school, tell your parents, your teacher or call the school police.

Call anytime to (505) 243-7712
Safety Tips for Children and Parents
Weapons confiscated from the APS District over 3 years
A short video of weapons found in the schools (16Mb AVI file)
Our Mission Statement........
The Albuquerque Public Schools Police Department exists for the purpose of providing police and security services to the public schools. The primary focus is directed toward assisting the school principal in providing a safe and secure educational climate on the school campus during school hours. The department also directs its energies toward the protection of school property and those who occupy it on a twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week basis.
Now Hiring, Officers, Campus Service Aides, Dispatchers
Police Officers vs. Campus Service Aids
Officer by car, 06-2007 All APS Police Officers are certified by the State of New Mexico and are commissioned by the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office. APS Police Officers investigate criminal activity from petty larcenies to the most violent crimes at all APS sites. Campus Service Aides are required to complete a training session by an APS Police Sergeant. This training includes how and when to use mace and handcuffs, and proper report writing techniques. Campus Services Aide’s (CSA’s) assist the Police Officers CSA stands by car 06-2007
APS Police Officers have full arrest powers and are certified to carry firearms. Officers are required to maintain their certifications by attending state mandated training throughout the year. CSAs transport students, observe student gatherings and movements, mobilize students, investigate issues and augment school police.

The School Police Department provides services to 132 schools, 15 support sites, over 94,500 students and 15,200 employees. The Albuquerque Public Schools Police Department operates 24 hours a day 7 days a week 365 days a year.
Established in 1970, the department currently consists of:
56 Campus Service Aides  31 Sworn Officers  7 Public Safety Dispatchers   3 Alarm/Radio Technicians  3 Office Support personnel


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