Police Department - City of Sunland Park

POLICE DEPARTMENT

MISSION

The Sunland Park Police Department is dedicated to providing excellent service through partnerships that build trust, reduce crime, create a safe environment, and enhance the quality of life in our community.

VISION

The Sunland Park Police Department is committed to fairness, compassion, and excellence while providing police services in accordance with the law and sensitive to the priorities and needs of the people.

SERVICES

Patrol coverage 24 hours a day, 7 Days a Week, 365 Days a year.

Victim Assistance
Local Background Checks

Important Phone Numbers

Social Media/Community Engagement

Helpful Links

Department Directors & Staff

Chief Eric Lopez

575-589-2225

Staff List

Acting Deputy Chief

Andres Morales

Patrol Division

Lieutenant Amador Quintana

Criminal Investigations/Support Services

Lieutenant Luis Contreras

FAQs

1. Can I pay my ticket at the police department?

No, our police station does not accept payments for the court or MVD.

2.I made a report with an officer, can I pick up the report the same day?

Reports typically take 3 to 7 business days to complete. The reason for this is because officers return to the station, write a draft, submit their draft to their supervisor. Once the supervisor reviews and approves the report, then the report can be picked up.

3. My vehicle was towed, what do I need, to get my vehicle out of the impound lot?

You will need to obtain a vehicle release from our department. To obtain the form, you need to be the registered owner and show a government issued ID (work IDs are not accepted), you need to show proof of ownership (e.g. vehicle registration, title, bill of sale from dealership), and show current insurance.

4. I need to pick up my property at the police station, can I walk in and retrieve it any time?

Appointments are required to retrieve personal property.

5. Will the Sunland Park Police Department have reports or tickets for other police departments in New Mexico?

No, the Sunland Park Police Department is not the custodian of records for other departments/agencies. Records held by the Sunland Park Police Department pertain to cases/incidents conducted and/or investigated by the Sunland Park Police Department

6. I need to get fingerprinted; can I get fingerprinted at the policy station?

Unfortunately, our department has stopped offering fingerprinting services since 2013.

7. I reported an incident that happened at the Sunland Park Mall, can I pick up my report at the station?

No, the Sunland Park Mall and most of Sunland Park Drive falls under the jurisdiction of the El Paso Police Department. Please call us to confirm whether an incident on Sunland Park Dr did occur in Sunland Park, NM.

8. The registered owner is not in town, can i pick up the vehicle?

You will be able to pick up the vehicle so long as you obtain a notarized letter or power of attorney granting you permission to pick up the vehicle.

9. My name is on the insurance but I am not the registered owner, can I pick up the car?

No, you must be the registered owner and must establish ownership to pick up the vehicle

10. A family member was arrested last night, where can I look for them?

If your family member was arrested by the Sunland Park Police Department or any other agency in Dona Ana they are likely at the Dona Ana Detention Center in Las Cruces, NM.

Dona Ana County Detention Center (575) 647-7602, 1850 Copper Loop Las Cruces NM

11. Can I see if I have any warrants at the police department?

We recommend that you contact the courts (municipal and magistrate court) to check whether you have any outstanding court actions.

12. Do I have to go to the police department to speak with an officer?

While you may come in as a walk in between 8am-5pm Monday through Friday (excluding observed Holidays), it is not always necessary to come in as a walk in, in all other instances please call central dispatch at their non-emergency number (575) 526-0795 (press # and 1) for Law Enforcement services

13. I would like to report an incident, who do I contact?

If it is not an emergency please contact Central Dispatch at (575) 526-0795 (press # and 1)

14. I need a driving record check, can I obtain a copy at the police station?

No, you will need to contact the MVD to obtain driving record check

15. How do I file a complaint/concern against a member of the Police Department?

You can either call Central Dispatch at (575) 526-0795 (press # and 1) and ask to speak to a Sunland Park Police Department Supervisor or you can file a complaint in person at the Police Department. Supervisors are the only personnel who may receive complaints. Please be as thorough as possible when filling out or verbally providing your complaint/concern.