Employment Opportunity 10 Minutes South of Albuquerque
Two Prong Approach to Law Enforcement
At the Bosque Farms Police Department we work very hard to provide the most complete law enforcement possible. We take a two prong approach to law enforcement. The first prong is traffic enforcement. It is our belief that the largest percentage of crime can be managed by the implementation of sound and aggressive traffic enforcement, and our statistics prove that. During calendar year 2005 the Bosque Farms Police Department issued over 7,000 traffic citations. The second prong is community policing. We stress community policing to our officers on an ongoing bases. We have mandatory residential patrols, business checks, and patrols of critical facilities within our Village. We strongly believe that this approach is what keeps our crime rates the lowest in Valencia County, year in and year out.
Pay and Benefits
Certified: $15.50 pr hr Shift differential: $.17 pr hr PERA reimbursement: = to $.77 pr hr
City of Albuquerque Plan 80-20 Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance. $500 Annual Clothing Allowance
Take Home Unit. Traffic Enforcement Overtime. 12 Hr shifts .
Standard Issue Equipment
Newer well equipped and maintained Unit. Glock 22/Remmington 870/Colt AR-15. All necessary leather/duty gear. Numerous other safety and duty equipment. Stop Sticks AED
At the Bosque Farms Police Department we are very serious about training. It is our belief that if you want an officer to be the best, then you need to provide him or her with the necessary equipment and training. Chief Stidham has implemented a department standard of 40 hours of advanced training per year. This far exceeds the state requirement. On average officers receive in excess of 100 hours of advanced training per year. We have established relationships with local, state, and federal agencies across the country to provide training for our department. Captain Jones will sit down with you on a one on one bases to develop your training interests, and needs. He will then tailor your training program during your tenure here based upon that assessment.
Optional Inter Department Assignments
Swat Bike Patrol Court Security Investigations Become an Instructor
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
2002 Under Chief Burkhard
Purchase of 2 new Crown Victoria units
Purchase of AR-15 rifles
$1.00 an hr increase in wages.
Implemented new SOP
Revamped the evidence room
Initiated UCR compliance
Fable to fulltime
Purchase of AR-15 rifles
$1.00 an hr increase in wages.
Implemented new SOP
Revamped the evidence room
Initiated UCR compliance
Fable to fulltime
Friday, December 26, 2008
Policeography
Joe Stidham, this is me my writing my words. Many have stated that I post or am the author on other blogs, I simply don’t have time for that. This is me and my policeography.
I was born in 1973 in Las Vegas Nevada to a single mother. I went home in Legas to live with my mother, aunt, and grandmother. In 1975 we moved to Globe Arizona and I was raised there until 1989. In 1989 I moved to Moriarty New Mexico to live with my aunt.
In 1990, at the age of 16 I became a teenage father. Being a sophomore in high school I had my work cut out for me. I had a great community around me, great family, and great friends. During the remainder of my high school years I would go to school half a day then go to work on a work program, go to practice for the sport of the season, and then back to work.
I was fortunate enough to excel in the sport of football achieving many honors, the top honor being selected as a USA Today High School All American. I had many offers from top division one schools, but do to the half school days and work program I did not have enough core classes for the NCAA. As a result I was offered a full scholarship at Western New Mexico University, which proved to be the best thing that could have ever happened to me.
In 1993 I arrived at WNMU, after a one year red shirt year I then started as the tightend for the next four years. I had a great football experience at WNMU playing with a lot of great players many who went on to the NFL. More important than my football experience, I had a great academic experience. After a slow start and a couple of changes in plans I settled in to the criminal justice program where I truly reached new heights. I was fortunate enough to be elected president of the criminal justice club, in addition to being the captain of the football team, and president of the athletic club. I was named to the National Who’s Who amongst colleges and universities, and I was the first ever recipient of the Craig Wise Memorial Scholorhip. I received honors in the criminal justice program. In December 1997 in just four and a half years I received my degree form WNMU in criminal justice with a minor in accounting.
In 1997 my second child was born in Silver City, Adrianna Stidham, what a great graduation present.
In 1998 after several attempts to be picked up by an NFL team I realized that dream was not going to happen and I returned to Moriarty. I was immediately offered a position with the Moriarty Police Department and felt a responsibility to give back to the community that had opened its arms to me in my time of need. I went to work for the PD where I really enjoyed myself and I new early on that was what I wanted to do for ever despite the very low pay.
In 1999 I was offered a consulting position with a start up security firm in Albuquerque, which I jumped on to provide more income for my family. In 2000 I opened my own security company servicing small clients in the east mountain area, and also conducted civil processing. I operated my security company from 2000 to 2006.
In December of 2000 I had a huge lack in judgment and was arrested for DWI. Out of embarrassment for the arrest I decided to leave the department, and accept a fulltime position with the security firm in Albuquerque.
In 2001 I was given the opportunity to return to Law Enforcement when I was hired by the Bosque Farms Police Department.
During my tenure with BFPD we have achieved more than anyone could have ever expected. The people and citizens I have meet and worked with our some of the greatest people in the world. I have been offered many jobs around the state, but I have grown very found of the citizens in Bosque Farms, and I am very proud to service them.
I was born in 1973 in Las Vegas Nevada to a single mother. I went home in Legas to live with my mother, aunt, and grandmother. In 1975 we moved to Globe Arizona and I was raised there until 1989. In 1989 I moved to Moriarty New Mexico to live with my aunt.
In 1990, at the age of 16 I became a teenage father. Being a sophomore in high school I had my work cut out for me. I had a great community around me, great family, and great friends. During the remainder of my high school years I would go to school half a day then go to work on a work program, go to practice for the sport of the season, and then back to work.
I was fortunate enough to excel in the sport of football achieving many honors, the top honor being selected as a USA Today High School All American. I had many offers from top division one schools, but do to the half school days and work program I did not have enough core classes for the NCAA. As a result I was offered a full scholarship at Western New Mexico University, which proved to be the best thing that could have ever happened to me.
In 1993 I arrived at WNMU, after a one year red shirt year I then started as the tightend for the next four years. I had a great football experience at WNMU playing with a lot of great players many who went on to the NFL. More important than my football experience, I had a great academic experience. After a slow start and a couple of changes in plans I settled in to the criminal justice program where I truly reached new heights. I was fortunate enough to be elected president of the criminal justice club, in addition to being the captain of the football team, and president of the athletic club. I was named to the National Who’s Who amongst colleges and universities, and I was the first ever recipient of the Craig Wise Memorial Scholorhip. I received honors in the criminal justice program. In December 1997 in just four and a half years I received my degree form WNMU in criminal justice with a minor in accounting.
In 1997 my second child was born in Silver City, Adrianna Stidham, what a great graduation present.
In 1998 after several attempts to be picked up by an NFL team I realized that dream was not going to happen and I returned to Moriarty. I was immediately offered a position with the Moriarty Police Department and felt a responsibility to give back to the community that had opened its arms to me in my time of need. I went to work for the PD where I really enjoyed myself and I new early on that was what I wanted to do for ever despite the very low pay.
In 1999 I was offered a consulting position with a start up security firm in Albuquerque, which I jumped on to provide more income for my family. In 2000 I opened my own security company servicing small clients in the east mountain area, and also conducted civil processing. I operated my security company from 2000 to 2006.
In December of 2000 I had a huge lack in judgment and was arrested for DWI. Out of embarrassment for the arrest I decided to leave the department, and accept a fulltime position with the security firm in Albuquerque.
In 2001 I was given the opportunity to return to Law Enforcement when I was hired by the Bosque Farms Police Department.
During my tenure with BFPD we have achieved more than anyone could have ever expected. The people and citizens I have meet and worked with our some of the greatest people in the world. I have been offered many jobs around the state, but I have grown very found of the citizens in Bosque Farms, and I am very proud to service them.
In 2006 I partnered with my best friend of 20 years Gilbert Baca to form a new security company of our own, Legit Security Inc. Legit has grown over the last two years from 10 employees to well over 100 employees today. Legit has a full staff of employees from a president, full sales staff, chief of security, and many more essential employees to run a compnay of this size. Legit has has proven to be a great recruiting bed for police officers, in all BFPD has hirded three great officers in the past two years as a result of my security involvment.
In 2007, my third child was born. Christopher Stidham, what a hand full but we enjoy him so much.
This is my life in a nut shell, in my own words.
This is my life in a nut shell, in my own words.
Tuesday, December 23, 2008
A Christmas Message From The Chief
Dear Bosque Farms Residents and visitors,
AS Christmas approaches, police in Bosque Farms have stepped up measures to ensure that everybody but criminals may enjoy a happy festive season.
As Chief these measures are aimed at deterring and detecting criminals exploiting the busy Christmas period for their own ends, causing heartbreak and disappointment for many people in the process. The high profile police presence is about creating a safe and enjoyable atmosphere for everyone during the festive period, I would advise retailers to think seriously about their security and check their premises regularly for anything suspicious. In addition to police activity, I would urge people to be alert and take care over the festive period. There are numerous sensible precautions you can follow to ensure that you and your family will not fall victim to crime this Christmas and stay safe this Christmas.
• Don't leave gifts inside the car for all to see - take them with you or lock them in the trunk out of sight.
• Be alert to the possibility of a thief snatching your bag or purse. Don't keep all your money in one place.
• Be Alert around ATM machines when taking out cash. Consider using your Credit Card and getting cash back.
• When parking your car, park in a well-lit area.
• In the home, don't leave Christmas Presents for all to see.
• If you are going away over Christmas, inform us so we can put your details in the vacant house register and ask a neighbour to keep an eye on your house. Stressing the need to take a few simple precautions to ensure an enjoyable but safe party season for everybody, I fully recognise that Christmas is a time for celebration and Police do not want to spoil anybodies fun, However, by following a few straight-forward guidelines you can have a good night out and stay safe at the same time:
• If you are going to drink, drink responsibly, DON'T DRIVE DRUNK!
• Plan your journey home in advance • Stay in well lit, familiar areas
• Don't become separated from your friends – look out for each other
• Never accept a drink from someone you don't know
• Always have enough money to get yourself home
Finally, I would like to wish you all a very happy, peaceful and crime free Christmas and New Year!
God Bless,
Chief Joe Stidham
Bosque Farms Police Department
Saturday, December 20, 2008
Helpful Holiday Tips:Christmas is a time of year during which many of us will be busy shopping and running errands in order to be ready for the Holiday Celebration. We must not forget that criminals will also be out and about looking for easy targets to make a big score.
Here are some simple tips that can reduce your chances of becoming a victim of crime:
In parking lots, always be aware of your surroundings
Don't display large sums of cash.
Use credit cards and personal checks whenever possible.
Always have your car keys in your hand when walking in parking areas.
When possible, shop with a friend or spouse.
Most malls provide security personnel to escort you to your vehicle. Don't be ashamed to ask!!
Never leave valuables in plain view inside your vehicle. This is what many criminals look for, an easy target.
Always scan the parking lot for suspicious persons or vehicles before you park and exit your vehicle.
Report all suspicious persons and vehicles to mall security/Metro Police immediately.
Don't display gifts under your tree from a front window of your home. Although this looks pretty, it can be attractive to would-be thieves.
The Bosque Farms Police Department wishes all a safe and Merry Christmas!!
Friday, December 19, 2008
Families In Need Follow Up
Families In Need Follow Up
Well BFPD had a great day today, why is that you might ask? Well we where fortunate enough to help four needing families in our community. These four families where identified by the elementry school staff as being families in need. Chief Stidham initiated the contact with the school in an effort to make sure as many families in the community as possible had food for a good meal this holiday season.
Chief Stidham would like to formerly thank the following officers, officials, and citizens for there help in providing this much needed food.
Mayor Brian Olguin of Peralta
All the citizens of Peralta who donated food
Officer Jermaine Wilkins
Officer Floyd Garcia
Officer Vanessa Galindo
Captain Greg Jones
Clerk Fable Housh
Mayor Wayne Ake
Chief Stidham and BFPD cannot thank all of yo enough for you help in this very worth while opportunity.
Thursday, December 18, 2008
School Children's Families in Need
School Children's Families in Need
We are so excited to report this that we couldn't wait. Much more to come on this great story.
Chief Joe Stidham and BFPD decided this year to make sure school children in Bosque Elementary and Peralta Elementary are not left hungry. Chief Stidham asked Officer Wilkins to make contact with Bosque Farms Elementary and identify children who's families are in need of food this holiday season. The school identified four families. Chief Stidham also contacted the Mayor of Peralta and asked if he could contact the Peralta Elementary school. Chief Stidham learned that the Village of Peralta has their own food drive, and in fact they have donated tons of food to Chief Stidham for his project. Chief Stidham had originally set out to buy the needed supplies out of his own pocket, but he never dreamed Peralta and other citizens would step up and donate in this way.
Much much much more to come on this great story.
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Two Bank Robbery Suspects Caught By BFPD
Two Bank Robbery Suspects Caught By BFPD
Great police work was done yesterday by Captain Greg Jones, Officer Billy Hayes, and Officer John Valdez.
The day shift Boyz collared two bank robbers this afternoon! The robbers hit the My Bank in Los Lunas and were located on the South Bosque Loop near Charlie Ln. A high-risk stop was affected quite well and the two desparados were taken into custody with the help of LLPD and Capt Hall of the VCSO. Positive Id was made by bank teller. These guys were also apparently responsible for two bank heists in Albuq on Sat. and one of them copped out to 4 other robberies. Great job guys.
Great police work was done yesterday by Captain Greg Jones, Officer Billy Hayes, and Officer John Valdez.
The day shift Boyz collared two bank robbers this afternoon! The robbers hit the My Bank in Los Lunas and were located on the South Bosque Loop near Charlie Ln. A high-risk stop was affected quite well and the two desparados were taken into custody with the help of LLPD and Capt Hall of the VCSO. Positive Id was made by bank teller. These guys were also apparently responsible for two bank heists in Albuq on Sat. and one of them copped out to 4 other robberies. Great job guys.
Monday, December 15, 2008
Operation Holiday Cheer
Operation Holiday Cheer
BFPD kicked off the Chiefs campaign Holiday Cheer on Saturday night with a checkpoint on HWY 47. They battled the elements to make sure our streets where safe, it was very cold, and very windy. The checkpoint yielded no DWI arrest this night, only a few warrant arrest and a lot of citations. It was a good night though says Chief Stidham "we don't look at the fact that we had no DWI arrest as a bad thing, we have been hard at our DWI efforts for years now, and we can see that it is paying off". The department was very happy to hear so many great comments from people coming through. Operation Holiday Cheer will press on in our continued effort to keep our community safe this holiday season. The department has several other activities planned to finish out the year. This checkpoint was only the second of 19 that BFPD is contracted to conduct under ODWI.
As always stay safe.
BFPD kicked off the Chiefs campaign Holiday Cheer on Saturday night with a checkpoint on HWY 47. They battled the elements to make sure our streets where safe, it was very cold, and very windy. The checkpoint yielded no DWI arrest this night, only a few warrant arrest and a lot of citations. It was a good night though says Chief Stidham "we don't look at the fact that we had no DWI arrest as a bad thing, we have been hard at our DWI efforts for years now, and we can see that it is paying off". The department was very happy to hear so many great comments from people coming through. Operation Holiday Cheer will press on in our continued effort to keep our community safe this holiday season. The department has several other activities planned to finish out the year. This checkpoint was only the second of 19 that BFPD is contracted to conduct under ODWI.
As always stay safe.
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Chief Stidham Announces Operation Holiday Cheer
Chief Joe Stidham announces "Operation Holiday Cheer"
During the holidays Chief Stidham has authorized the police department to increase its patrol services within the Village. The department will increase its grant overtime allocation for DUI intervention and Chief Stidham and his supervisors will personnaly work extra shifts and conduct regular patrols during peak hours. The departments supervisors will conduct tact plan with officers in briefings for the saturation patrols and checkpoints. The department also has several ODWI checkpoints planned during this holiday season.
Chief Stidham has advised that "while patrols, saturation's, and checkpoints will be increased over the holiday season, they will be citizen friendly operations. These operations will focus on ensuring that the community remains safe during the season, and that drunk drivers will not be tolerated and removed from our streets."
The Bosque Farms Police Department has been a leader in the state when it comes to ODWI statistics. For the upcoming federal fiscal year the department is contracted to conduct 19 checkpoints and 54 saturation patrols. You will see this increased activity beginning now during the holiday season.
Chief Stidham and the entire BFPD staff would like to wish everyone a happy holiday season. Enjoy your holiday, and rest assured that we will be out working hard for you.
During the holidays Chief Stidham has authorized the police department to increase its patrol services within the Village. The department will increase its grant overtime allocation for DUI intervention and Chief Stidham and his supervisors will personnaly work extra shifts and conduct regular patrols during peak hours. The departments supervisors will conduct tact plan with officers in briefings for the saturation patrols and checkpoints. The department also has several ODWI checkpoints planned during this holiday season.
Chief Stidham has advised that "while patrols, saturation's, and checkpoints will be increased over the holiday season, they will be citizen friendly operations. These operations will focus on ensuring that the community remains safe during the season, and that drunk drivers will not be tolerated and removed from our streets."
The Bosque Farms Police Department has been a leader in the state when it comes to ODWI statistics. For the upcoming federal fiscal year the department is contracted to conduct 19 checkpoints and 54 saturation patrols. You will see this increased activity beginning now during the holiday season.
Chief Stidham and the entire BFPD staff would like to wish everyone a happy holiday season. Enjoy your holiday, and rest assured that we will be out working hard for you.
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
Significant items in 2001 under Chief Burkhard
2001
New Glock Handguns
New Shotguns
4 refurbished units
Purchase of used Radios and unit equipment
Increased Staffing
Increased Traffic safety funding to $5,000
Office remodel
New Glock Handguns
New Shotguns
4 refurbished units
Purchase of used Radios and unit equipment
Increased Staffing
Increased Traffic safety funding to $5,000
Office remodel
Friday, December 5, 2008
POST TO COME IN THE NEAR FUTURE STAY TURNED
Policeography:
These posts will give information about officers in the department who want the community to get to know them. The first post will come straight from the Chief himself.
Department accomplishments:
The department has compiled a bullet point’s type document over the past seven years of significant accomplishments in the department. We will post this one year at a time. We think you will be amazed at the accomplishments that have been made in this department over the past seven years. It truly is amazing when you look at it what this small department has done. Be sure to stay tuned for these.
Joe Stidham his security involvement over the past eight years and how it plays into law enforcement. Many people and blogs have had there own opinions, speculations, and accusations. Well we will here from the man himself and then see what you think.
Remember to "Ask Sarge"email your questions or concerns to the Sarge at bosquecops@yahoo.com
If there is any information you want to share with he police department, questions you may have, information you want from us please contact us either by posting a comment on a current post, or at bosquecops@yahoo.com contrary to belief of our critics we do also answer the phone at 505-869-2358 and we would be happy to field your question there also.
NOVEMBER MONTHLY STATISTICAL REPORT
Calls for service:
BF 128 P 105 Total: 233
Arrest:
BF 8 P 14 Total: 22
Citations:
BF 235 P 255 Total 490
DWI Arrest
BF 2 P 1 Total: 3
BF 128 P 105 Total: 233
Arrest:
BF 8 P 14 Total: 22
Citations:
BF 235 P 255 Total 490
DWI Arrest
BF 2 P 1 Total: 3
November Crime Stats
Bosque Farms Police Department
1455 West Bosque Loop
Bosque Farms, NM 87068
Phone (505) 869-2358 Fax (505) 869-3342
MONTHLY STATISTICAL REPORT
NOVEMBER 2008
TRAFFIC CITATIONS
OWEN
LAFAVE
WILKINS
BALDONADO
HAYES
GALINDO
GARCIA
VALDEZ
ROBERTS
BF
15
38
44
19
29
9
6
63
32
P
27
21
11
34
0
39
21
78
24
Total(BF)= 235 Total(P)= 255 Total= 490
ARRESTS
OWEN
LAFAVE
WILKINS
BALDONADO
HAYES
GALINDO
GARCIA
VALDEZ
ROBERTS
BF
1
0
2
0
0
0
2
3
0
P
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
3
2
Total(BF)= 8 Total(P)= 14 Total= 22
DWI ARRESTS
OWEN
LAFAVE
WILKINS
BALDONADO
HAYES
GALINDO
GARCIA
VALDEZ
ROBERTS
BF
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
P
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
Total(BF)= 2 Total(P)= 1 Total= 3
REPORTS
OWEN
LAFAVE
WILKINS
BALDONADO
HAYES
GALINDO
GARCIA
VALDEZ
ROBERTS
BF
1
0
5
2
5
3
6
11
2
P
4
2
4
3
1
4
4
2
2
Total(BF)= 35 Total(P)= 26 Total= 61
CALLS FOR SERVICE
OWEN
LAFAVE
WILKINS
BALDONADO
HAYES
GALINDO
GARCIA
VALDEZ
ROBERTS
BF
4
10
17
14
16
16
14
25
12
P
9
12
13
8
10
8
18
14
13
Total(BF)= 128 Total(P)= 105 Total= 233
CRIME STATISTICS
Bosque Farms Peralta
Armed Robbery
0
0
DWI
2
1
Traffic Crashes
8
7
Drug Offenses
0
0
Felony Larceny
0
0
Misdemeanor Larceny
2
0
Shoplifting
0
0
Criminal Damage to Property
1
2
CYFD Referrals
0
0
Residential Burglary
0
0
Commercial Burglary
0
0
Auto Burglary
0
1
Barricaded Suspects
0
0
Child Abuse
0
0
SWAT Call Out
0
0
Stolen Vehicles
1
1
Recovered Stolen Vehicles
0
1
Towed Vehicles
7
11
Domestic Violence
2
2
Warrant Arrests
14
5
Assault/Battery/private citizen/Police
0
2
Missing Persons/Runaways
1
3
Driving while Suspended/Revoked 122g
0
2
Fraud/Embezzlement
0
0
Identity Theft
0
0
Other reports
11
1
Drug Evaluations
1
0
Prepared by: Sgt. Andrew Owen
1455 West Bosque Loop
Bosque Farms, NM 87068
Phone (505) 869-2358 Fax (505) 869-3342
MONTHLY STATISTICAL REPORT
NOVEMBER 2008
TRAFFIC CITATIONS
OWEN
LAFAVE
WILKINS
BALDONADO
HAYES
GALINDO
GARCIA
VALDEZ
ROBERTS
BF
15
38
44
19
29
9
6
63
32
P
27
21
11
34
0
39
21
78
24
Total(BF)= 235 Total(P)= 255 Total= 490
ARRESTS
OWEN
LAFAVE
WILKINS
BALDONADO
HAYES
GALINDO
GARCIA
VALDEZ
ROBERTS
BF
1
0
2
0
0
0
2
3
0
P
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
3
2
Total(BF)= 8 Total(P)= 14 Total= 22
DWI ARRESTS
OWEN
LAFAVE
WILKINS
BALDONADO
HAYES
GALINDO
GARCIA
VALDEZ
ROBERTS
BF
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
P
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
Total(BF)= 2 Total(P)= 1 Total= 3
REPORTS
OWEN
LAFAVE
WILKINS
BALDONADO
HAYES
GALINDO
GARCIA
VALDEZ
ROBERTS
BF
1
0
5
2
5
3
6
11
2
P
4
2
4
3
1
4
4
2
2
Total(BF)= 35 Total(P)= 26 Total= 61
CALLS FOR SERVICE
OWEN
LAFAVE
WILKINS
BALDONADO
HAYES
GALINDO
GARCIA
VALDEZ
ROBERTS
BF
4
10
17
14
16
16
14
25
12
P
9
12
13
8
10
8
18
14
13
Total(BF)= 128 Total(P)= 105 Total= 233
CRIME STATISTICS
Bosque Farms Peralta
Armed Robbery
0
0
DWI
2
1
Traffic Crashes
8
7
Drug Offenses
0
0
Felony Larceny
0
0
Misdemeanor Larceny
2
0
Shoplifting
0
0
Criminal Damage to Property
1
2
CYFD Referrals
0
0
Residential Burglary
0
0
Commercial Burglary
0
0
Auto Burglary
0
1
Barricaded Suspects
0
0
Child Abuse
0
0
SWAT Call Out
0
0
Stolen Vehicles
1
1
Recovered Stolen Vehicles
0
1
Towed Vehicles
7
11
Domestic Violence
2
2
Warrant Arrests
14
5
Assault/Battery/private citizen/Police
0
2
Missing Persons/Runaways
1
3
Driving while Suspended/Revoked 122g
0
2
Fraud/Embezzlement
0
0
Identity Theft
0
0
Other reports
11
1
Drug Evaluations
1
0
Prepared by: Sgt. Andrew Owen
Thursday, December 4, 2008
Ask the Sarge
One of the BFPD Sergeants has ask to have a link for questions on the blog. This is exactly why this blog was created to provide information. If you have a question for the police department and want an answer from the Sarge, please send your email to bosquecops@yahoo.com. Thank you for coming forward sarge, and your willingness to provide the citizens we serve with the information they want and need.
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
Patrol car laptop units promote officer safety
Even though Bosque Farms has the smallest police department in the county, it has some of the most high-tech tools to help them do the job.
The department has recently installed new wireless Panasonic Toughbook laptop computers in all 12 of its police units, which provides officers a more efficient method to do their jobs on a daily basis.
Bosque Farms Police Chief Joe Stidham said acquiring the computers for the department has been a two-year project while waiting for legislative funding to become available. He said now that all the money needed to buy, install and program the computers is available, every police officer in the village has the ability to do more than they've ever done before.
"It's a really rugged laptop which is built for durable use for fire and police type services," Stidham said. "As we speak today, we are fully functional."
The laptops are not your typical police-issued computers that are used only to type up incident reports. The new Bosque Farms police computers now have the capability to do what only what local dispatchers previously could do.
"When an officer makes a traffic stop, he or she can run the person's license plate from the unit, they can run a driver's license check from the computer and if they (the motorist) doesn't have a driver's license with them, the officer can run it by name, date of birth or Social Security number," Stidham said. "It also has a link to check a New Mexico license photo."
Stidham said, in a matter of a less than a second, the information requested is displayed on the officer's computer screen in big red letters if a car comes back stolen or someone has an arrest warrant pending. All of the Bosque Farms police officers were trained by dispatch and are now National Crime Information Center (NCIC) certified to use the system.
"It doesn't eliminate our contact with dispatch altogether, but for us, we run a lot of traffic, so it will significantly decrease our air time with dispatch," the chief said. "The officer will still call dispatch and inform them they are making a traffic stop, but they won't contact them again unless he needs to until he clears the stop."
The chief said not only does the new system assist officers in saving time as well as dispatch resources, there is a big officer safety aspect to consider. Stidham explained that an officer knows, even before stepping out of his unit to confront a motorist, if the vehicle has been stolen.
Stidham estimates that the time it takes an officer to make a typical traffic stop, which includes a check for warrants and other information about the driver and vehicle and writing a citation, will be cut in half by utilizing the new system.
An added feature of the new system is an internal messaging system that officers can use to communicate with one another. The chief said being able to communicate with each other without the fear that someone is listening in on their own personal police scanner is another officer safety issue.
"It works similar to an e-mail account, but it's not — it's internal within the system," Stidham said. "We can also access the New Mexico State Police roster and see who's on the system at that time, and if the officer knows the state police officer is in Los Lunas district, they can message them and ask for backup.
"Once Los Lunas is on board, we'll have that messaging system capability with them too," he added.
Not only are the laptops being used in each officer's car, they are also being utilized as desktop computers by way of a special docking system designed for the device.
"Every work station and desk in the department has a docking station," Stidham said. "So the officers can take their laptop from their vehicle and dock it into the station without losing any data.
"By doing this, we've eliminated all of our desktops. We're not having to maintain two systems, update two systems, and the officer can go from his work station in the building to his unit."
Stidham credits Reps. Andrew Barreras, Elias Chavez and Kiki Saavedra, as well as outgoing Sen. James Taylor, for securing the legislative funding over the past two years to buy the computers. In all, the Bosque Farms Police Department was given $216,000 for the project.
Two years ago, the Legislature appropriated $166,000 to the department, which purchased all 12 computers at a cost of $5,000 each. The department was also able to use the first appropriation to purchase the mounting and docking hardware as well as a program that was supposed to connect the Bosque Farms Police Department to the state.
"They could never make it work," Stidham said. "The company basically sold a package that they really couldn't deliver on — they weren't prepared to make the connection with the Department of Public Safety in Santa Fe."
While trying to get the problems worked out, Bosque Farms began working directly with the state's Department of Public Safety, which in turn, guided the department to get the correct software and hardware needed for the project. Stidham, with the second legislative appropriation of $50,000, bought modems for all the computers.
Along with Bosque Farms, only a handful of departments across the state use the high-tech laptop computers, including the New Mexico State Police, Albuquerque Police Department, Bernalillo County Sheriff's Department, the Town of Bernalillo and Hildago County Sheriff's Department. The Village of Los Lunas Police Department has about 20 similar laptops, but the program is not yet functional.
"The main reason why we wanted this system is because of the safety aspect it provides to the officers," Stidham said. "Because of the amount of traffic we run, it's going to make the officers much safer. It will also cut down time for the dispatchers. It's just a great tool."
The chief said there are a few other components the department still has to purchase, but he's hoping for additional funding in the coming year. Stidham said he hopes that money can be secured to purchase an attachment officers can use to swipe in information from driver's licenses instead of having to manually key in the data.
The department has recently installed new wireless Panasonic Toughbook laptop computers in all 12 of its police units, which provides officers a more efficient method to do their jobs on a daily basis.
Bosque Farms Police Chief Joe Stidham said acquiring the computers for the department has been a two-year project while waiting for legislative funding to become available. He said now that all the money needed to buy, install and program the computers is available, every police officer in the village has the ability to do more than they've ever done before.
"It's a really rugged laptop which is built for durable use for fire and police type services," Stidham said. "As we speak today, we are fully functional."
The laptops are not your typical police-issued computers that are used only to type up incident reports. The new Bosque Farms police computers now have the capability to do what only what local dispatchers previously could do.
"When an officer makes a traffic stop, he or she can run the person's license plate from the unit, they can run a driver's license check from the computer and if they (the motorist) doesn't have a driver's license with them, the officer can run it by name, date of birth or Social Security number," Stidham said. "It also has a link to check a New Mexico license photo."
Stidham said, in a matter of a less than a second, the information requested is displayed on the officer's computer screen in big red letters if a car comes back stolen or someone has an arrest warrant pending. All of the Bosque Farms police officers were trained by dispatch and are now National Crime Information Center (NCIC) certified to use the system.
"It doesn't eliminate our contact with dispatch altogether, but for us, we run a lot of traffic, so it will significantly decrease our air time with dispatch," the chief said. "The officer will still call dispatch and inform them they are making a traffic stop, but they won't contact them again unless he needs to until he clears the stop."
The chief said not only does the new system assist officers in saving time as well as dispatch resources, there is a big officer safety aspect to consider. Stidham explained that an officer knows, even before stepping out of his unit to confront a motorist, if the vehicle has been stolen.
Stidham estimates that the time it takes an officer to make a typical traffic stop, which includes a check for warrants and other information about the driver and vehicle and writing a citation, will be cut in half by utilizing the new system.
An added feature of the new system is an internal messaging system that officers can use to communicate with one another. The chief said being able to communicate with each other without the fear that someone is listening in on their own personal police scanner is another officer safety issue.
"It works similar to an e-mail account, but it's not — it's internal within the system," Stidham said. "We can also access the New Mexico State Police roster and see who's on the system at that time, and if the officer knows the state police officer is in Los Lunas district, they can message them and ask for backup.
"Once Los Lunas is on board, we'll have that messaging system capability with them too," he added.
Not only are the laptops being used in each officer's car, they are also being utilized as desktop computers by way of a special docking system designed for the device.
"Every work station and desk in the department has a docking station," Stidham said. "So the officers can take their laptop from their vehicle and dock it into the station without losing any data.
"By doing this, we've eliminated all of our desktops. We're not having to maintain two systems, update two systems, and the officer can go from his work station in the building to his unit."
Stidham credits Reps. Andrew Barreras, Elias Chavez and Kiki Saavedra, as well as outgoing Sen. James Taylor, for securing the legislative funding over the past two years to buy the computers. In all, the Bosque Farms Police Department was given $216,000 for the project.
Two years ago, the Legislature appropriated $166,000 to the department, which purchased all 12 computers at a cost of $5,000 each. The department was also able to use the first appropriation to purchase the mounting and docking hardware as well as a program that was supposed to connect the Bosque Farms Police Department to the state.
"They could never make it work," Stidham said. "The company basically sold a package that they really couldn't deliver on — they weren't prepared to make the connection with the Department of Public Safety in Santa Fe."
While trying to get the problems worked out, Bosque Farms began working directly with the state's Department of Public Safety, which in turn, guided the department to get the correct software and hardware needed for the project. Stidham, with the second legislative appropriation of $50,000, bought modems for all the computers.
Along with Bosque Farms, only a handful of departments across the state use the high-tech laptop computers, including the New Mexico State Police, Albuquerque Police Department, Bernalillo County Sheriff's Department, the Town of Bernalillo and Hildago County Sheriff's Department. The Village of Los Lunas Police Department has about 20 similar laptops, but the program is not yet functional.
"The main reason why we wanted this system is because of the safety aspect it provides to the officers," Stidham said. "Because of the amount of traffic we run, it's going to make the officers much safer. It will also cut down time for the dispatchers. It's just a great tool."
The chief said there are a few other components the department still has to purchase, but he's hoping for additional funding in the coming year. Stidham said he hopes that money can be secured to purchase an attachment officers can use to swipe in information from driver's licenses instead of having to manually key in the data.
Memorial Fund
I received this email today, lets all try and help this family during this time of need.
First Community Bank
Good afternoon. I hope all is well with you and yours. I am sure you have heard about the tragic accident that happened last Friday that claimed the life of 3 and severely injured five. You may be aware that the two mothers and one daughter that died in that crash were the sisters and niece of John Giron, a Valencia County Sherriff's Deputy. His wife is an employee of ours and we have opened a memorial fund for the family. We thought that the Bosque Farms Police Department would want this information, since you all work so closely together. Thank you and please call me if you have any questions. Take care.
Sincerely,
Nathan N. Koontz
First Community Bank
Good afternoon. I hope all is well with you and yours. I am sure you have heard about the tragic accident that happened last Friday that claimed the life of 3 and severely injured five. You may be aware that the two mothers and one daughter that died in that crash were the sisters and niece of John Giron, a Valencia County Sherriff's Deputy. His wife is an employee of ours and we have opened a memorial fund for the family. We thought that the Bosque Farms Police Department would want this information, since you all work so closely together. Thank you and please call me if you have any questions. Take care.
Sincerely,
Nathan N. Koontz
Monday, December 1, 2008
Answering the phone
A lot has been said lately on a radical blog about not being able to get a hold of anyone when you call the police department. We thought it was important to share some information on the BFPD phone system. Unfortunately the police department only has one clerk who works very hard and is tasked with many duties day to day. The police clerk is tasked with taking paperwork to various courts, the DA's office, and to several other agencies on almost a daily basis. In addition to this she also takes a lunch break, takes vacation, and at times is sick like any normal person, and she is off on all approved Village holidays. When she is out of the office many of the staff to include the Chief and the Captain try and pick up the phone as often as they can. The department does have a voicemail system, and the clerk does a very good job of checking it upon her return. It is the opinion of the department that the officers are better suited to be out in the field doing police work as opposed to being in the office answering the phone. There is a very simple solution to solve this problem, what is that you might ask? Well simply call the non emergency dispatch number listed below if you need a police officer for any reason. If you do not need a police officer please leave your message on the answering machine and your call will be returned. We apologies for any inconvenience this may cause, but the Village is not in a position to hire additional staff to answer the phone in the absence of the clerk.
Please Call Regional Dispatch Non Emergency Number:
505-865-9130
Please Call Regional Dispatch Non Emergency Number:
505-865-9130
First DWI Checkpoint of the Fiscal year
The police department recently conducted its first DWI checkpoint of the Federal fiscal year. The checkpoint was held on hwy 47 north bound. This checkpoint was very successful yielding 3 DWI arrest, 1 drug offense arrest, an open container citation and several other traffic related citations. The police department began conducting checkpoints about 4 yrs ago and had almost no equipment when it started. If you have been through a BFPD checkpoint lately you can see that the department has come along way. The department now has adequate signs, cones, a huge light tower, and a very nice BAT mobile. All of this equipment has been purchased over the years using grant funds. The department has several checkpoints scheduled for the month of December.
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