Deputy Dominique Smith

Fallen Officer

Lets all be sure to not forget the recently fallen Torrance County Deputy. It is in this time period that his family will need the most help.

Donations are being taken in the name of Deputy Dominique Smith at Wells Fargo Bank.

If anyone is interested in helping the family further please contact BFPD and we can assist in making the proper connections.

The Police Officer

A policeman is a composite of what all men are... a mingling of saint and sinners... dust and deity. Cold statistics wave the fan over the stinkers...underscore instances of dishonesty and brutality because they are news. What that REALLY means is they are exceptional, unusual - not commonplace. Buried under the froth is the fact that less than one half of one percent of policemen misfit that uniform. And that's a better average than among clergymen.What is a policeman made of. He of all men is at one the most needed and the most unwanted... a strangely nameless creature who is "sir" to his face... and "pig" to his back.He must be such a diplomat that he can settle differences between individuals... so that each will think he won... But if the policeman is neat, he's a flirt. If he's not, he's a grouch.In an instant he must make decisions which require months for a lawyer. But if he hurries, he's careless. If he's deliberate, he's lazy. He must be first to an accident... infallible with a diagnosis... he must be able to start breathing, stop bleeding, tie splints and above all be sure the victim goes home without a limp,or expect to be sued.The police officer must know every gun... draw on the run... and hit where it doesn't hurt. He must be able to whip two men his size and half his age....without damaging his uniform and without being brutal. If you hit him, he's a coward. If he hits you, he's a bully.A policeman must know everything and not tell. He must know where all the sin is and not partake.The policeman must, from a single human hair, be able to describe the crime, the weapon and the criminal.. and tell you where the criminal is hiding. But if he catches the criminal he's lucky... if he doesn't he's a dunce. If he gets promoted he has political pull. If he doesn't he's a dullard.The policeman must chase bum leads to a dead end and stake out ten nights to tag one witness who saw it happen, but refused to remember.He runs files and writes reports until his eyes ache to build a case against some felon who will get dealed out by a shameless shamus or an honorable who isn't.A policeman must be a minister... social worker... a diplomat... a tough guy... and a gentleman. And of course he will have to be a genius, for he will have to feed a family on a policeman's salary.
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Mid Year Budget

The Village council recently held a mid year budget review with all department heads. While things are tight the police department is holding tight to it's budget and at mid year we are actually 6% under budget. We do have a few line items that are close to going in the red and we are well aware of those. Having said that we also have other line items that we will be able to do line item transfers from to offset the red. We will do this in a budget resolution toward the end of the fiscal year.

We made a decision recently to not repair a broken Chevy Impala which was a cost savings of over $2,ooo, we will send this vehicle to action instead where we expect to receive between $2,000 and $3,000 for it. We purchased a used low mileage Impala from the state police and the Chief has given up his newer unit and will drive the used Impala in an effort to make it all work. The plan is to take the funds from the action coupled with funds saved in another line item to pay for the Impala. The Mayor has a huge heart and is very dedicated to this Village and to LE and offered to give up the remainder of his salary to help pay for the Impala. While we greatly appreciate that we have a plan and work very close with administrator Jones and do not feel that will be needed at the end.

THANK YOU MAYOR AKE.

He is a clip from the news bulletin.

Clara Garcia News-Bulletin Staff Writer; cgarcia@news-bulletin.com
Bosque Farms The mayor of Bosque Farms is reaching into his own pocket to help with unexpected expenditures incurred in the police department's budget.
During a mid-year budget review workshop last week, Mayor Wayne Ake instructed the village's clerk-administrator Gayle Jones to take his salary for the remainder of the fiscal year and designate it to the police department. Ake made the decision to forego his remaining salary, which would be less than $2,500, after the police chief explained to the council why at least one line item in his budget will most likely be in the red at the end of the fiscal year on June 30.
Chief Joe Stidham explained that there have been several unexpected expenditures regarding the department's maintenance and repair of police vehicles. He said that he has less than $938 left in that particular line item. Stidham said the transmission in one of the police units "blew" and that it would be cost-prohibitive to repair. Instead, Stidham purchased a used state police vehicle for $4,000 to replace the inoperable car. He said he could sell that particular vehicle at auction for about $2,000.
"I want you to designate it (his salary) to any line item the chief needs," Ake told Jones at the workshop. "It could even pay for the rest of that car."
Jones said after the meeting that Ake does have the option to give up his salary and designate it to the village. The mayor of Bosque Farms earns a total of $5,000 per year.
While the police department is facing the hardest budget crisis, both Ake and Jones said that, while the village's entire budget is very tight, it is still on track to be balanced at the end of the fiscal year.

Police Complaints

Well this blog received a complaint today and we felt obligated to post it. I am sure most of you can see where it is coming from, but we will respond to any complaints well feel the need to.

"I have lived in BF for almost 30 years, been burglarized three times, son's girlfriends house broken into at 4 AM, no police response until 10:30 AM. Two of the burglars were identified by a neighbor from photos....no arrest, never even talked to the suspect...a 9 mm and a box of Black Talon rounds, Grandpas .22, mother- in law's .25, many irreplaceable items of sentiment. 7000 traffic tickets?...kinda like arresting hookers cause they are easy targets. Don't you wish we had a few so Big Pig would look even better with victimless crime?How 'bout a death threat going on two years? and not a word after I reported it 'til I called the PD and then they sent a pretty much blank copy of the report to me. And most of the fine money seems to be going back into the PD? Self serving? Nah!!!!!!!!!"
January 28, 2009 6:53 AM

I am very sorry to hear that this resident seems to have had so much trouble over the past 30 years. I can only comment on the past 7 years, and I would have to say that this resident would definitely be in the minority. Our crime statistics prove year in and year out that our three prong approach to law enforcement works. The BFPD is pro active, reactive, and co active. A large part of our proactive prong is our heavy traffic enforcement, and our mandatory residential patrols.

I also find it hard to believe that if this resident had a crime committed against them, or there property that it was not followed up on by BFPD, in the past we have cleared a large percentage of cases, and have a very professional, experienced, and dedicated department. If my memory serves me right I remember Captain JoneS saying something about this case sometime back, and he mentioned that this resident had contacted him. I truly believe that Captain Greg Jones a 30 year veteran of law enforcement would not have just brushed a legitimate crime aside.

Having said that, let me take the opportunity to say that BFPD is far from perfect, and if a resident feels they are not getting adequate service there is a simply solution, call the Chief 869-2358, if that does not work call the Mayor 869-2358. I can assure you that I the Chief have never received a call from this resident. I can also be reached at joes@mybfpd.com anytime day or night.

Let me give you an example of a recent citizen complaint. A resident from Parklane called in about a traffic concern. She claimed to have called the BFPD on several occasions but did not get the results she wanted. This resident took it upon her self to send a letter to the Chief, and to the Mayor. Upon receiving the letter I called the resident talked to her about her concerns and told her exactly what I intended to do to help her with her probelm. In the days and weeks to follow the BFPD conducted speed operations in that area, we posted dummy police vehicles, and we moved digital speed signs to that area. In no time at all the primary traffic offender in that area had been cited, and we more than exceeded that residence expectations. By the time the mayor received his letter and spoke to me about it the issue had already been resolved. If this resident had not called in then I the Chief would have never known of the issue, thus there would have been no resolve.

There are numerous instances in which this very scenario has taken place. We are here to serve, and if we are not meeting that expectation please let us know, simply voicing your concerns in a disgruntled tone on a none BFPD affiliated blog, will surly get you no result.

AGAIN WE ARE HERE TO SERVE.

BFPD 869-2358
JOES@MYBFPD.COM
BOSQUECOPS@YAHOO.COM

09 Legislative Session

09 Legislative Session

BFPD has worked very hard over the past five years in Santa Fe to receive millions of legislative dollors to improve the functionality of the police department.

BFPD and the Village will again work hard in 2009. We know it is an up hill battle this year with the budget short fall the state is facing. We are however hoping that there will be some funds available for the completion of previously started projects, and for emergency services.

The police department is seeking the following funding.

$60,000 to purchase and equip two police vehicles.
$50,000 to finish the final phase of our legislative in car computer project. The final phase is to outfit each patrol vehicle with Panasonic cameras that are integrated into the existing Panasonic laptops in each patrol vehicle.

Last year the department received funding for both of the above projects.
The funds for the vehicles last year where part of the Peralta allocation.

2005 Another Big Year

2005

ü Proposed budget that included department raises.
ü Became very active in NMML chief association
ü Became very active in DPS academy board
ü Implemented direct coordination with state homeland security official
ü Was one of two New Mexico chiefs selected to attend MAAD conference in Dallas
ü Attended Chiefs training in D.C. missing children
ü Began SOP review
ü Changed parade route and increased participation
ü Increased STEP and DWI funding to $35,000
ü Received grant for message board trailer and radar ( in repair)
ü Received traffic safety speed sign grant ($10,000) waiting to finalize
ü Lobbied and received $1,000,000 from state toward new building
ü Member of 2005 building committee
ü Helped see that building got under construction
ü Implemented CD training program for officers (over 300 hrs DPS)
ü Implemented specific increased firearms training
ü Implemented specific training in safe pursuit, stop sticks, legal update, defensive tactics, defensive driving, sexual harassment, and civil liabilities thought by FBI. In addition to my normal 40 pr yr requirement
ü Implemented MOU with VCSO regional SWAT we now have 4 members
ü Increased interdepartmental instructor to 7
ü Restructure of department personnel to create more upward mobility
ü Worked on nuisance abetment policy
ü Purchased department DWI trailer
ü Purchased department DWI equipment i.e. lights, generator, cones
ü Attended school protection training in D.C. with principal Wells
ü Purchased and equipped 3 new Impalas
ü Developed Wright express fuel program village wide
ü Implemented new department missing children policy
ü Phone system for new building
ü Furniture for new building
ü Assisted in county sex offender round up program
ü Formed partnership with NMSP for serious criminal cases
ü Active participant in formulation of county wide dispatch center
ü Began to develop departments 3-5year plan
ü Partnered with Dollar General for Toys for Tots
ü Began to host regional training using our instructors
ü Increased traffic fine by $10
ü Changed cell phone provider village wide to reduce cost and increase service
ü Became member of JPPO committee
ü Participated in WMD countywide training
ü Lobbied on behalf of LEPC for homeland security funding
ü Worked on funding and purchase of Sleuth records program for Police and Court(still in progress)
ü Attended NMML conference
ü Attended IACP administering a small law enforcement agency training
ü Developed police department recruiting brochure
ü Developed police department recruiting packet
ü Began recruiting advertisement via, newspaper, DPS website, fax to smaller agencies in the state, and WNMU academy
ü Assisted in streamlining village timesheet
ü Assisted in streamlining village PO system
ü Continued membership and associations with JTTF, MNNL, IACP, CDWI, VCCA
ü Began implementation and planning of response to active shooter plans for the school and the bank
ü Active shooter training for all officers provided by APD
ü Implemented floor plan manuel for village businesses
ü Applied for of $50,000 in homeland security funding
ü Assisted in writing homeland security grant for all Valencia county law enforcement for purchase of in car laptops
ü Trained new supervisors
ü Applied for additional AED grant
ü Implemented interdepartmental bullet proof vest replacement
ü Acquired IR 5000 for free
ü Updated network routers
ü Proposed an MOU with Isleta PD
ü Increased partnership with local principal
ü Implemented monthly school meetings
ü Agreement with APD to receive SOP updates
ü Increased participation with APD training division
ü Established plan with maintenance department to reduce the cost of PD oil changes by 50%, but now they have no building.
ü Applied for and received Homeland Security grant to purchase Sleuth program
ü Applied for and received $50,000 federal grant to purchase communications equipment.

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BFPD Host LEPC Meeting

The Bosque Farms Police Department Hosted the Local Emergency Planning Council Meeting at the police department today.

There was a great turn out at today's meeting, 33 individuals attended.

Los Lunas Fire, Belen Fire, and Police, Bosque Fire, 911, PNM, LL School, Walmart, BNSF, NM health, local ARES, NMSP, VCSO, and Village of Perealta, just to name a few agencies represented.

Today's meeting focused on updates from all jurisdictions, and upcoming plans for the counties Emergency Operation Center.

If you would like further information on the meeting or the LEPC, please get in touch with us.

Great Job BFPD

FYI,
Lady & Gentlemen,

Congratulations and a big Thank Yall goes to each of you for keeping crime to an apparent NOTHING at the public and private schools over the holiday break. That was a long break and to my knowledge, we have had zero reports of break-ins or criminal damages.

Great JOB PEOPLE!!!

Captain

Blog Comments

Blog Comments

We are very happy to see that this blog is starting to receive feed back from the community, and others. I will say that this blog is very positive and is intended to provide the truth directly from the police department, and to provide needed information to the public. If you post an anonymous negative comment it will not be posted, we are different than many other blogs out there. If you have a concern please inform us of it so that we can get you an answer. You can do that as a comment in a professional manner, or feel free to send an email and use the town you desire. We look forward to the future of this informative interactive blog.

Thanks

BFPD

2008 BFPD Traffic Grants Great Job BFPD

Good Morning Chief Stidham,

I want to thank you and your agency for the excellent job you are doing to deter DWI's and control traffic problems within the confines of Bosque Farms, New Mexico. Your monthly statistics reflect an outstanding performance record for your department and demonstrate professional management of your funding for all Safer/TSB sponsored traffic programs within your jurisdiction.

I also want to extend my personal thanks to you and Captain Greg Jones for your rapid responses to any and all phone calls and emails. This enables me to optimize my focus on your agency and ensure that we provide funding to those agencies which produce positive results. I place an emphasis on your responsibility to the Safer/TSB Programs as a model to all the agencies within the Central Region.

Please keep up the good work and know that I am glad to assist your agency with anything I may be able to provide to enhance your future traffic concerns or needs.

Sincerely,

Lanny G. Maddox, Ph.D.
Central Region, Law Enforcement Liaison
Safer NM Now

Perealta Response

A Peralta resident recently posted a comment regarding BFPD end of the year stats. We would like to thank this resident for commenting and wanting to be informed. The BFPD is involved in the middle rio grande regional drug task force. They are a great resource for us to use when it comes to drug related crimes. We also have a great working relationship with the NMSP and they have a task force that works drug crimes in Valencia county. We have several option to try and combat any drug issues that may arise. In the past we have shut down numerous meth labs in Bosque Farms. If you have information about a drug problem please give us the details and we will do all that we can to follow up on it. You can call in to 869-2358, or email us at bosquecops@yahoo.com or email the Chief at joes@mybfpd.com

Please feel free to ask questions we are here to help.

BFPD 2008 Statistical Report

Traffic Citation: 7,897
Arrest: 258
DWI Arrest: 62
Calls for Service: 2,272


Crime Stats: Bosque Farms Peralta

Armed Robbery 0 0
DWI 54 8
Traffic Crashes 57 27
Drug offenses 13 3
Felony Larceny 3 0
Shoplifting 8 2
Criminal Damage to Prop 26 5
CYFD referral 7 0
Res Burg 17 9
Commercial Burg 5 1
Auto Burg 11 1
Child Abuse 1 4
Stolen Vehicle 8 4
Recovered Stolen vehicle 4 3
Towed vehicles 77 23
Domestic Violence 15 10
Warrant Arrest 125 38
Missing Person/Runaways 9 5
Driving Suspended Revoked 26 10
Fraud/Embezzlement 14 0

December 2008 Stats

Traffic Citations:

Bosque Farms 433 Peralta 305

Arrest:

Bosque Farms 23 Peralta 14

DWI

Bosque Farms 3 Peralta 1

Calls for Service:

Bosque Farms 141 Peralta 85

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2004 BIG YEAR FOR BFPD

2004

Ø Proposed professional, sound, fiscally responsible budget
Ø Worked with outside HR firm to develop village wide pay analysis
Ø Implemented increased department training standards to minimum of 40 per year
Ø Increased traffic safety grant to $20,000
Ø Received AED Grant and implemented training and program
Ø Became the first agency in the county to meet state compliance with a consolidated dispatch. I.E. TCCD.
Ø Became an active member in the local LEPC
Ø Received two radios on the homeland security grant
Ø Received first responder suites on the homeland security grant
Ø Became a member and active in the New Mexico Chiefs Association
Ø Member of the International Chiefs Association
Ø Replaced department computer system
Ø Participated in Department of Justice test program for SEGWAY
Ø Helped form and became active in the Valencia County Chiefs and Sheriffs meetings
Ø Lobbied in Santa Fe and received $200,000 toward new building
Ø Served on 2004 fire and police building committee
Ø In coordination with the fire chief at the time conducted research and developed a logical plan for construction of a new facility for $500,000. Explored and researched all possibilities imaginable.
Ø Developed Village wide timesheet
Ø Established MOU with department of corrections
Ø Became an active member in the local DWI planning council
Ø Attend the Nation traffic life savers conference as a representative of Valencia County Law Enforcement in Chicago Paid by LDWIC
Ø Became an active member of the JTTF(joint terrorism task force)
Ø Began to purchase new unit equipment to replace antiquated equipment
Ø Put 1 member on regional SWAT team
Ø Increased PD participation in safety counseling training
Ø Established internal accounting system to reconcile with Jalpa
Ø Became a member of RMIN ( Rocky mountain information network)
Ø Streamlined yearly statistical reports
Ø Streamlined daily information sharing between officers
Ø Streamlined Subpoena intake system
Ø Purchased and established dedicated NCIC terminal at dispatch
Ø Purchased citations in bulk cost savings of 50%
Ø Implemented department sponsored BBQ’s
Ø Increased parade participation (jumper dunk tank, booth)
Ø Implemented bus stop patrols
Ø Implemented mandatory neighborhood patrols
Ø Implemented mandatory patrols of critical village facilities
Ø Developed sticky notes for business and residential checks
Ø Developed Unique STEP plan for traffic enforcement
Ø Received national click it or ticket funding
Ø Received $4,000 in state DWI funding
Ø Received Wal-Mart Grant for Bike Patrol
Ø Implemented Bike Patrol
Ø Developed SOP review
Ø Made initiative to revitalize community watch
Ø Increased involvement in countywide Christmas events with children
Ø Increased Toy for Tots involvement
Ø Assisted DPS academy by providing instructors
Ø Purchased new repeater with no budget
Ø Purchased 2 used vehicles with no budget
Ø Attended the NMML conference
Ø Standardized FTO program based on sate standards
Ø Standardized backgrounds based on updated training
Ø Utilized Village DSL to provide PD with internet access for the first time
Ø Implemented sell of village vehicles at auto action for an increased return, was laughed at when proposed. More than tripled the rate of return.
Ø Increased participation in school activities
Ø Increased participation in Region one narcotics task force, received two vehicles
Ø Reduced crime rate by 50%
Ø Implemented fire department awareness training for police officers
Ø Updated department statue books from 1999 books to current year.
Ø Tried to implement joint fire department and police department training
Ø Streamlined monthly report to mayor
Ø Implemented interdepartmental program to monitor department fuel usage
Ø Implemented police presence at election polls

Operation Holiday Cheer Checkpoint

Operation Holiday Cheer Checkpoint

The BFPD officers conducted it's second DWI checkpoint under Chief Stidham,s Operation Holiday Cheer Campaign.

The Checkpoint was held in Peralta for the first time, and yielded 1 DWI arrest, 2 warrant arrest, and lots of citations for various infractions.

More checkpoints, and activities are coming.

Peralta Safety Meeting

Peralta Safety Meeting

The Village of Peratlta has formed a committee to work on safety issues within the Village. They will have a meeting on Tuesday January 6th 2009 at 7pm. The meeting will be at the Peralta Village office.

BFPD has been invited and has been asked to provide the committee with a copy of it's Emergency Operations Plan, as well as various other plans that is has. BFPD is happy to help with this information.

2003

2003 Joe Stidham became the acting Chief in July of this year.

Began formalized budget process and presentation
Purchased Stop Sticks for all units
Increased traffic safety funding to $10,000
Changed graphic on units to redefine the department’s identity
Lobbied in Santa Fe with mayor received $250,000 toward new building
Received bulletproof vest replacement grant
Implemented Bean Bag shotguns
Disposed of antiquated DRMO equipment
Went to evidence custodian school.
Became member of national evidence organization
Sent Fable to evidence custodian school
Completed comprehensive cost analysis of take home unit program, conclusion nominal cost.
Established agreement with reputable company to install and maintain police vehicle equipment. Significant long term cost savings.
Implemented strategic plan to remove all known meth labs in the community. Accomplished.
Combine part-time positions