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

Department Directors & Staff

Chief Eric Lopez

575-589-2225

Staff List

Deputy Chief

Andres Morales

Patrol Division

Lieutenant Joshua Dominguez

Criminal Investigations/Support Services

Lieutenant Luis Contreras

FAQs

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.