Big Pigs Corner

Toys for Tots

2009-12-16T09:43:00.000-08:00

Even in tough economic time there are still so many great people willing to give to help those in need. Our annual pledge for Toys for Tots has been another great effort. We would like to thank everyone who donated for these great cause.

BFPD THANKS YOU

How Thieves Get Your Information

2009-08-30T18:52:00.000-07:00

How Thieves Get Your Information

It is quite easy for criminals to get the personal information they need. They do not need to be computer savvy or break into homes or offices. A criminal can simply "shoulder surf"—watching a victim enter a calling or credit card number into a phone keypad or eavesdropping while the victim slowly reads a credit card number aloud while making a hotel or car rental reservation.

The simplest type of identity crime is the theft of a credit card or a credit card number. The perpetrator uses the card to purchase items.
If a criminal gathers enough personal information, he or she may apply for new loans and credit cards, sometimes even purchasing big-ticket items like cars and houses.

Criminals get away with this by having bills and statements sent to an address that does not belong to the victim, keeping the victim in the dark.
Sometimes criminals scrounge through garbage cans or dumpsters to get copies of checks, credit card or bank statements, discarded applications for pre-approved credit cards, and other records.

Still other criminals steal outgoing mail from home mailboxes, hoping to find credit card payments and checks.
Criminals use the internet and e-mail to obtain personal data, including banking information and passwords. Victims unwittingly respond to phishing e-mails that ask for identifying data like account numbers and pass codes.

These people are still on the loose

2009-08-20T08:30:00.000-07:00

Police on lookout for cop attackers

Police investigate Wednesday after an officer was stabbed near Bosque FarmsTwo suspects are on the run Wednesday after stabbing an off-duty Bosque Farms officer on his morning run.

The officer, 36-year-old John Valdez, was on his cooled walk after his jog at about 8 Wednesday morning. He says a car drove up behind him and a passenger attacked.

Police say an early 2000s model Chevy Impala pulled up behind the officer and the passenger leaned out the window and stuck a shank-like object with a screwdriver handle into the officer's back.

Valdez was left lying along the road, but he was alert enough to get a description and call it in, says Bosque Farms Police Chief Joe Stidham.

"He was heads up enough to get a great description, in my opinion, for having just been stabbed in the back with an object, not knowing what's going on. You're on the side of the road on a ditch bank by yourself. He got a great description that he was able to pass along to us," he said.

The chief says Valdez was also smart enough not to pull the weapon out of his back.

Stidham says he was on his way to the office when he got the call.

"I didn't know the severity of the injury, just that he'd been stabbed with some type of blunt object, so I was just trying to get back to the hospital as fast as I could," he said.

The suspects' Impala is painted in a black primer. It has tinted windows and temporary tags.

The suspects are described as Hispanic males with shaved heads. The suspected stabber has a "13" tattooed on the back of his head.

Police say different gangs use the number 13 and it is not clear which gang the suspect may belong to.

State police combed the area for witnesses. They also used a helicopter to search the area.

"We're going to work with probation and parole, we're going to work with the gang task force to see if we can identify who the passenger was, possibly link him to the driver and the vehicle," said Lt. Eric Garcia of the New Mexico State Police.

Police say Valdez wasn't wearing anything that would identify him as a cop, so it isn't clear if he was targeted or this was a random act of violence.

Valdez was taken to UNM Hospital with the weapon still in his back. He was listed in stable condition with non-life threatening injuries.

Back to School

2009-08-18T08:30:00.001-07:00

Know the Rules...For Going To and From School More Safely

Every day millions of children take to the streets and highways to get to and from school.1 For many children this experience is a new one and they may not understand or be able to use the safety rules. Young children do not have the same frame of reference for safety as adults do. They may not “look before they leap,” which is why it is so important for families to supervise young children and practice safety skills with their older children to make certain they really know and understand them. The tips noted below will help prepare for a safer journey.

Tips for Parents and Guardians

Instruct your children to always TAKE A FRIEND, always stay in well-lit areas, never take shortcuts, and never go into isolated areas. Teach them to stay aware of their surroundings and observe all traffic rules in place to more safely share the roads and sidewalks with others.

Walk the route to and from school with your children pointing out landmarks and safe places to go if they’re being followed or need help. Make the walk to and from school a "teachable moment" and chance to put their skills to the test. Make a map with your children showing acceptable routes to and from school. If your children wait for a bus, wait with them or make arrangements for supervision at the bus stop.

If anyone bothers your children or makes them feel scared, uncomfortable, or confused, while going to or from school, teach your children to trust their feelings, immediately get away from that person, and TELL you or another trusted adult. If an adult approaches your children for help or directions, remember grownups needing help should not ask children for help; they should ask other adults. Instruct your children to never accept money or gifts from anyone unless you have told them it is OKAY to accept in each instance.

Even though there can be more safety in numbers it is still not safe for young children to walk to and from school, especially if they must take isolated routes anytime during the day or in darkness. Always provide supervision for your young children to help ensure their safe arrival to and from school.

Instruct your children to leave items and clothing with their name on them at home. If anyone calls out their name, teach them to not be fooled or confused. Teach your children about the tricks someone may try to use to confuse them or engage them in conversation. Children should also be taught that they do not need to be polite if approached and to get out of the situation as quickly and safely as possible

Ensure current and accurate emergency contact information is on file for your children at their school. If you, or another trusted family member or friend, need to pick your children up, make sure to follow the school’s departure procedures. These procedures need to include the school’s confirmation of your children’s departure with only those you authorize to pick them up.

Teach your children if anyone tries to take them somewhere they should quickly get away and yell, “This person is trying to take me away” or “This person is not my father/mother/guardian.” Teach your children to make a scene and every effort to get away by kicking, screaming, and resisting if anyone tries to grab them.

Teach your children if anyone follows them on foot to get away from that person as quickly as possible. If anyone follows them in a vehicle they should turn around, go in the other direction, and try to quickly get to a spot where a trusted adult may help them. Advise them to be sure to TELL you or another trusted adult what happened.

Instruct your children to never leave school with anyone until they've checked with a trusted adult. If anyone tells them there is an emergency and they want your children to go with them, teach your children to always CHECK FIRST with you before doing anything. Also teach your children to always CHECK FIRST with you if they want to change their plans before or after school. Make sure your children always play with other children, have your permission to play in specific areas, and let you know where they are going to be. Instruct your children to TELL a trusted adult if they notice anyone they don’t know or feel comfortable with hanging around them.

In the event your children may be lost or injured, make sure they carry a contact card with your name and telephone numbers such as work and cellular. This card should be hidden from plain view.
Key Tips to Reinforce With Your Children

Always TAKE A FRIEND with you when walking, biking, or standing at the bus stop. Make sure you know your bus number and which bus to ride.

Say NO if anyone you don’t know or a person who makes you feel scared, uncomfortable, or confused offers a ride unless I have told you it is OKAY to do so in each instance.

Quickly get away and yell, “THIS PERSON IS NOT MY MOTHER/FATHER/GUARDIAN” if anyone tries to take you somewhere or is following you. If anyone tries to grab you, make a scene and every effort to get away by kicking, screaming, and resisting.

NEVER LEAVE SCHOOL GROUNDS before the regular school day ends. Always check with the office before leaving school early.

NEVER take shortcuts or walk through alleys to get to or from school faster. We will talk about which way to go to and from school. Remind me if activities you participate in cause you to leave earlier or arrive home later than usual. Remember to call me once you have arrived home.
1According to the National Center for Education Statistics in fall 2008, a record 49.8 million students will attend public elementary and secondary schools. An additional 6.2 million students are expected to attend private schools this fall, Fast Facts. Washington, DC: National Center for Education Statistics, www.nces.ed.gov/fastfacts/display.asp?id=372, accessed September 9, 2008.

Copyright © 2001, 2004, and 2007 National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC). All rights reserved.

COMMUNITY MEETING

2009-07-08T12:07:00.000-07:00

INTERNET AND CELL PHONE SAFETY FOR CHILDREN
(KEEPING KIDS SAFE)

GUEST SPEAKER

SPECIALINVESTIGATOR MARTY VIRGIL

JULY 14, 2009 @ 6:30 PM

BOSQUE FARMS POLICE DEPARTMENT

Teague and Stidham explain the records program.

2009-06-23T18:26:00.001-07:00

Teague and Stidham explain the records program.

United State Rep. Harry Teague is guiding $400,000 through Congress for a new recordkeeping system to help all of Valencia County’s law enforcement departments better coordinate their records.

“This new technology will make life easier for local law enforcement and harder for criminals,” Teague said.

He said crime has been on the rise in Valencia County, alluding to local news articles about a county of small communities experiencing big city crime because of its close proximity to Albuquerque.

The centralized data software program, to be used by the county and municipalities, will link all of the criminal records among the departments and with officers on the street via laptop computers in their vehicles. The database will be maintained at the Valencia Regional Emergency Communication Center in Los Lunas.

“It will combine all of the records management systems for every police department in the county,” said Bosque Farms Police Chief Joe Stidham. “If an officer in Belen stops somebody or is dealing with a robbery suspect, or anything of that nature, they’ll be able to go into the records system, pull that person up. They’ll know if we dealt with that person here in Bosque Farms, or if the county has dealt with them, or Los Lunas has dealt with them.”

The departments currently use a records management program called Sleuth. It isn’t internet-based and requires officers to file reports at police stations.

“Our officers have to go to the police departments to fill out their reports,” Belen Police Chief Mike Chavez said. “If we get this new system, the officers will be spending more time out on the road. They’ll actually be able to do the reports from their vehicles, instead of downtime inside the police department.”

All of the departments, with the exception of the Belen Police Department, have vehicles equipped with a mobile data system, which include a laptop, printer and ID card reader to identify who’s using it. The new internet-based program will be accessible on those laptops.

Chavez said he has applied for a $120,000 grant to equip his department’s police cars with laptops. In the meantime, Belen police will make use of the new records system from the police station.

“This is the office,” he said, pointing to a mobile data system in a Bosque Farms police car. “You won’t have to go to the office.”

The software program, created by Motorola, is also expected to cut down the amount of time officers spend filling out and filing paperwork, streamlining the process through dropdown menus and other shortcuts.

The funding was passed by the United States House of Representatives as part of a justice-related appropriations bill last week. It goes to the United States Senate for passage and then to the White House for the president’s signature. Teague said he expects the bill, with his earmark, to pass without a problem.

Once the legislation is signed and the money is dispersed, a Motorola official said his company can have the program running within weeks, since it doesn’t require installation on individual computers. Training will be required so officers understand how to use the program.

Federal Funding

2009-06-19T21:00:00.001-07:00

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

June 19th, 2009

Congressman Harry Teague in Bosque Farms Saturday;

Will Discuss $400,000 Appropriation to Support Local Law Enforcement

New Mexico—On Saturday, June 20th Congressman Harry Teague will join representatives of Valencia county law enforcement agencies to discuss a $400,000 appropriation recently approved by the House of Representatives as part of the Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations Act of 2010. The funding will go toward a new technology project that will create a uniform record management system for Valencia county law enforcement. During the discussion there will be a briefing on the need for the technology, how the technology will be implemented as well as a demonstration of the system. All law enforcement in Valencia County including the municipalities of Los Lunas, Belen, Bosque Farms, and Peralta will benefit from the technology.

Saturday, June 20th

WHO: Congressman Harry Teague and Representatives of Valencia County and Municipal Law Enforcement

WHAT: Briefing on $400,000 in Funding Headed to Local Law Enforcement for New Technology

WHERE: Bosque Farms Police Department, 1455 W Bosque Loop, Bosque Farms, NM 87068

WHEN: 2:00 PM

Torch Run

2009-06-19T20:56:00.001-07:00

The Bosque Farms Police Department would like to thank the following officers for there dedication to the department, community, and the special Olympics.

Officer John Valdez
Officer Jermaine Wilkins
Sgt. Toby Lafave
Sgt. Andre Owen

Thanks Guys!!!!!!!!!

Swine Flu Information

2009-04-30T14:51:00.000-07:00

What should I do if I get sick?

If you live in an area where
swine Influenza cases have
been identified and become ill
with influenza-like symptoms,
including fever, body aches,
runny nose, sore throat, nausea
or vomiting or diarrhea, you may
want to contact your health care
provider. They will determine
if testing or treatments
needed.

If you are sick, you should stay
home and avoid contact with
others as much as possible to
keep from spreading your illness.
Do not go to work or school if ill.
Cover your mouth and nose with
a tissue when coughing or
sneezing. This may prevent those
around you from getting sick. Put
your used tissue in the waste
basket. Cover your cough or
sneeze if you do not have a tissue.
Then, clean your hands. Do so
every time you cough or sneeze.

What You Can Do
Washing your hands. Use soap and water by first wetting your hands with lukewarm water, adding soap, lathering and rubbing hands together for at least 15 seconds, rinsing with lukewarm water, and completely drying hands with paper towels.

If you or your family becomes ill with flu-like symptoms, let your doctor know.
Most cases of influenza in humans are caused by human flu virus. However, in the unusual event that you are inflected with a swine flu virus, the health department will want to talk with you about your illness and make sure other people you live and work with are not sick with the same virus.
Influenza medications are available to treat swine flu in people. These medications should be started in the first 2 days of being ill to be most effective.
It is important to know if swine flu viruses are spreading among people so that public health authorities can work to prevent future cases.

2007

2009-04-30T14:46:00.000-07:00

2007

• 160,000 legislative funding for in car computers
• New DWI trailer (grant funded)
• New DWI generator (grant funded)
• New DWI lights (grant funded)
• Department four wheeler
• Departmental tasers
• Wage increase for officers.
• 4 new dodge chargers
• New audio video system for training room
• Received $25,000 in STEP grant funding
• Received $35,000 in ODWI grant funding
• Received 2 in-car video cameras and radar units from ODWI grant.
• Purchase and implementation of DWI BAT mobile (grant funded)
• Purchase of large construction type light tower for check points (grant funded)
• Sent supervisors to advanced Mid Management training
• Purchased and shelved new storage unit, to include adequate fencing..

State Legislative Funding

2009-04-23T06:40:00.000-07:00

State Legislative Funding

As I am sure you are all aware this was a tough year for funding at the legislature. There where no new capitol projects funded do to the states budget shortfall. BFPD however, did not walk away empty handed. We worked very close with our new Senator Eric Griego and started a dialog with him shortly after he was elected. Our Senator was able to reallocate $30,000 from a previous project that had not been spent, and was well short of the amount needed for the project. This reallocation to BFPD is for the sole purpose of purchasing a police vehicle.

Thank You Senator

Community Fund Raiser

2009-04-23T06:34:00.000-07:00

Citizens from Peralta recently took the lead on a community fund raiser for BFPD. These citizens partnered with citizens from Bosque Farms, and with businesses from both Peralta and Bosque Farms. There where great prizes for this raffle, and I am very happy to report the proceeds.

The efforts of these great citizens and business owners yielded just short of $2,600 for the police department. We have some great ideas on how to best spend these funds, and will report on that once we make a final decision.

From all of us here at BFPD THANK YOU.

March 2009 STATS

2009-04-13T07:00:00.000-07:00

TRAFFIC CITATIONS
Total(BF)= 595 Total(P)= 401 Total= 996

ARRESTS
Total(BF)= 28 Total(P)= 14 Total= 42

DWI ARRESTS
Total(BF)= 10 Total(P)= 5 Total= 15

REPORTS
Total(BF)= 45 Total(P)= 31 Total= 76

CALLS FOR SERVICE
Total(BF)= 145 Total(P)= 112 Total= 257

Joint Checkpoint

2009-04-07T10:50:00.000-07:00

BFPD and NMSP recently conducted a joint checkpoint on highway 47. The results where very good.

We would like to thank the local members of MAAD for there support to the 15 officers who worked. The members of MAAD provided food, drinks, and moral support to the officers.

THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!!!!!!!

10 NO DL

6 NO INSURANCE

1 OPEN CONTAINER

4 REG

1 Suspended DL

1- 122G

1- DUI

1 – WARRANT ARREST

2 – EQUIPMENT

2 – MOVING VIOLATION

NMSP HAD THE FOLLOWING

1 – DWI

1 – 122G

1 – OPEN CONTAINER

Sorry

2009-04-06T20:35:00.000-07:00

Sorry we have been very busy at BFPD with a ton of events, checkpoints, and working on grant proposals, not to mention the upcoming budget.

We will have plenty of new post to come with lots of new information. Please check back.

Thanks

LAW and ORDER March 2009

2009-03-27T12:09:00.000-07:00

LAW and ORDER March 2009
ON THE JOB

Traffic EnforcementEquals Crime Reduction when you perform routine traffic enforcement in areas of high crime, the crime rate drops. That is one of those statements that, at face value. seems totally obvious. It makes sense that crime at least displaces with the added presence of active patrol vehicles. Yet, the rate of crime also drops, not
just the change in location.
Since those statements are either not obvious to. or challenged by, some police managers, the NHTSA and the BJA have teamed up to prove it. Yes, this is an unlikely partnership of government agencies, but they have come together under a new program called Data Driven Approaches to Crime and Traffic Safety, DDACTS (http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/nij/topics/law-enforcement/traflicsalety/ddacts.htm).
At the core of the issue is prioritizing strained and limited police resources for the maximum effect. So often, traffic enforcement is the first area to be cut back as staff levels fall or as gasoline prices rise. After all, traffic enforcement is only about collecting revenue from speeding citations. And traffic enforcement doesn't have anything to do with real crime. And the officers from the traffic division never talk with officers from the crime division. Everyone knows this.
Not so fast, says the BJA and NHTSA. And the IACP, the National Sheriffs Association, National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives, the National District Attorney's Association, and the Governor's Highway Safety Association. And the early results from a half-dozen test sites in cities and counties across the U.S. The DDACTS program in Nashville. TN is being set up as a model for the nation.
One of the early results is a direct correlation between serious crime and traffic crashes. Those involved in criminal activity are five times more likely to be involved in a traffic crash (of any severity) than the general public.
This effort is, indeed. data driven. The data is gathered locally, the ownership remains with the local department, who also does the data analysis. But the concept is as simple as putting traffic crash pins and serious crime pins on the same map. Then deploy traffic officers to those hot spots. The result has been a reduction in violent crime, a decrease in traffic crashes and an overall increase in quality of life issues. All that is needed is a solid realization that "a death is a death" and five times as many people die on the roads as are murdered.
For many. this requires a change in mindset. Aggressive traffic enforcement is a win-win. It reduces crime and increases safety. As a result of a focused tratlic enforcement effort, Oklahoma County, OK has already documented a 90% reduction in crashes and a 90% reduction in criminal activity. Traffic enforcement equals crime reduction.

Strategic Plan 2009

2009-03-23T18:07:00.000-07:00

Strategic Plan 2009

Chiefs Message:

The Bosque Farms Police Department is proud to present our five-year, 2009-2013, Community Policing Strategic Plan. This plan represents the future direction of policing in the Village of Bosque Farms. While strategic planning is not an exact science to predict the future, it is one of the best management tools available to assess an organizations position and chart a course for the future.

The Bosque Farms Police Department is dedicated to serving and protecting the members of our community with professionalism, integrity, and a commitment to excellence and service. As an organization, we are always looking for ways to constantly improve and enhance the police services we provide. The delivery of those services will be guided by a strategic plan that serves to support our vision, mission, and values. This plan provides you with the opportunity to review our goals and to hold us accountable.

This plan serves as a dynamic resource and will require review and revisions to be responsive to the needs of a growing and changing community. We look forward to working with various community groups and to have the support of the community as we strive to continue to make Bosque Farms a safe place to live, work, visit and drive through.

Sincerely,

Joe Stidham
Chief of Police

OVERVIEW

This report is comprised of several sections to allow the reader the opportunity to review a considerable amount of material. The report contains an organizational chart, a mission, vision, and values statement, short term goals (2009) and long term goals 2009-2013). This document will serve as a guide in showing us where we need to direct our efforts and energies and at the same time be used as a measuring tool to evaluate effectiveness towards accomplishing our goals.

The community Policing Strategy Plan is designed to direct the Bosque Farms Police Department to become more a part of the community rather than apart from the community. Our focus is to form partnerships with as many segments of the community as possible. These will include schools, the business community, homeowners groups, senior citizens groups, the youth groups, concerned citizens, service clubs, and other identifiable groups. To accomplish this we have developed the attached plan that addresses both internal and external goals.

The years 2007 and 2008 where years that we used to conduct a through analysis of where we need to go and how to proceed. During this time considerable efforts and monies were expended to increase officer safety in a variety of ways to include: increased training, better equipment, improved police facility and security, and the introduction of new technology. This first year was used as a planning platform for the remainder of our five year plan. In late 2008 we will begin our formalized Community Policing Strategy. First line supervisors will be the key in monitoring and guiding the efforts of patrol officers. First line supervisors will be trained in how to promote community policing initiatives and how to empower their personnel for maximum results.

Introduction

The Bosque Farms Police Department Strategic Plan 2009 is the result of extensive planning and effort by the police department. This plan is the blue print for the advancement for Bosque Farms community policing efforts into the twenty-first century.

History

Prior to 2001, the Bosque Farms Police Department’s delivery of police services remained predominately reactive. Police staff established priorities and objectives on a yearly basis. Along range strategic plan had not been developed, and the Department conducted business in much the same manner as agencies nation wide.

The policing philosophy of the 1970’s encouraged the community to look to the police as the problem solving experts. The public was encouraged to rely on the police to solve a myriad of large and small issues without much citizen contribution. By the late 1980’s, discussions and debate among academicians and police administrators questioned whether this had been an effective strategy. Supporters of community policing convincingly argued that the police couldn't’t significantly impact crime rate and victimization if they lacked support and participation from the citizens they serve. This support cannot be advanced if the police remain distant and unapproachable to the public, nor can the police, alone, be expected to solve all the social problems that manifest in crime and disorder.

In 2005 the Bosque Farms Police Department began to re-evaluate the way it was delivering services, and to consider the benefits community policing might have on enhancing personal and property safety in Bosque Farms. Though strides to integrate this philosophy were made, the process was slow. By 2006, the department re-evaluated whether establishing goals and objectives one year at a time could generate the changes needed to move the department from traditional policing to community policing. It seemed more logical and efficient to look at a multiple year plan. The larger framework would provide the necessary vision to accomplish both short and long-term challenges. Needed partnerships, resources, and organizational restructuring will become clear if changes could be viewed through the lens of the big picture.

In 2007, members of the Bosque Farms Police Department looked at several agencies around the country that were considered leaders in implementing community policing. Upon completion of the research the department formulated a plan. The result was the Strategic Plan 2009, a compilation of strategies that engaged all levels of the department in setting and attaining a wide range of goals.

Tenets of Community Policing

PARTNERSHIP- There must exist a close working relationship between the police and their community. Both share equally in the responsibility for the safety and order in their community.

PROBLEM SOLVING- Community Members and the police work closely to identify and resolve a variety of issues which impact safety and disorder in their community.

PERSONALIZATION- Develop partnerships based on a close relationship between the police and their community. On a personal level, police officers get to know the citizens who reside in the community they serve.

PLACE- In a community-Based Policing philosophy, the police deliver and tailor their services to meet the needs of the different neighborhoods within their community.

PRO-ACTIVE- Police and community members work pro-actively to prevent disorder and crime in their community.

The Nature of Policing

Police departments are called upon to handle a number of crime and non-crime related calls for assistance. For each problem or need for assistance, the police may respond reactively, pro-actively, and or co-actively. In some situations, all three response types are employed. For example, police may be called to the local car dealership because a stereo has been stolen from an unlocked car. The police document the loss and dust for fingerprints. This is a reactive response. The police realize that this is only one of a number of car prowls at dealerships in the recent past. They set up surveillance and attempt to catch the offenders in the act. They send flyer's to the dealerships to encourage them to lock their vehicles. This is a pro-active response. The police then coordinate with local dealerships to set up security measures in the lots and to report any suspicious activity immediately to the police. This is a co active or partnered response. Underlying each possible response is the desire to improve personal and property safety in Bosque Farms. A police department must find a balance between all three facets so that the response is appropriately tailored to effectively deal with the problem. These response types are fully defined below:

REACTIVE- Respond to an event while it is occurring or after it has occurred. It may be generated by a call for service or by an officer witnessing a crime or problem in progress.

PRO-ACTIVE- Response that uses methods of prevention and intervention to eliminate or minimize problems before they arise. This response is based on information, knowledge, or experience that locations, events, or persons are at risk to host future problems.

CO-ACTIVE- Partnerships made with the community that creates an infrastructure to effectively respond pro-actively or reactively to problems requiring joint resources between the police and the community.

Beginning in 2008, the Bosque Farms Police Department began to explore ways to measure the effectiveness of a police department operating under a community policing philosophy. The paradigm uses these three response modes as a means to measure the day to day output of a community policing department. In essence, our model integrates the nature of policing with the tenets of community policing to identify qualitative measures of police performance.

Conclusion

The Bosque Farms Police Department began looking at community policing and employing problem solving tactics in 2003. Over the last few years the department has led many problem solving effort which have resulted in quality of life improvements for residents in chronic problem areas. Concurrently, the department will implement many new programs aimed at public education about safety and work to develop a closer relationship with citizens.

Many of these programs and projects will and have nurtured long-term partnerships between the Bosque Farms Police Department, governmental and community entities, and citizens. Today the police department is working closely with local schools, churches, and other village departments on a variety of community issues, finding that the long term resolution of most problems require strong working partnerships.

BOSQUE FARMS POLICE DEPARTMENT MISSION

The Mission of the Bosque Farms Police Department is to provide impartial, ethical and professional law enforcement services and protection to residents and visitors alike in partnership with the community; to promote community well being; to reduce crime, fear of crime and neighborhood decay; to protect life and property and to identify and solve neighborhood problems.

VISION STATEMENT

 In support of the department Community Policing Philosophy, our work will be carried out with integrity and quality through:

 Continuous application of the Community Policing Philosophy whereby each employee endeavors to use their skills, knowledge and creativity to the best of their abilities, to pro-actively and harmoniously work with our constituents to reduce crime, disorder and the fear of crime.

 An understanding of citizen’s needs that is derived from enhanced partnerships and lasting relationships with our citizens.

 Enhancing and enriching the jobs of all employees by fostering respect for their professional skills and knowledge and encouraging their input, participation and dedication in our quest to achieve our Community Policing Goals.

 The consistent and professional manner in which we use our discretion and authority in providing police services to our community.

 The empowerment of employees at all levels to engage in problem identification and problem solving activities, thereby making quality service delivery decisions.

BOSQUE FARMS POLICE DEPARTMENT VALUES

We Value the Law

We protect everyone’s Constitutional Rights, apply the law fairly, consistently and impartially and serve as examples to all.

We Value the People We Serve and Each Other

We value the sanctity of human life; care about people and treat everyone with dignity and respect. We aid those who are endangered. We maintain a family oriented work atmosphere emphasizing humor and joy attained through fairness, career development, and the development of self-esteem in all of our team members. We respect diverse view points without sacrificing professionalism in our service. We hold ourselves to the highest degree of integrity, never straying from the truth and always honest in thought and deed.

We Value Organizational Excellence

We desire to be the best in everything we do; therefore, we live our established values and hold ourselves to the highest standards. We are committed to training, established goals and written standards in order to focus on quality service for the community. We are proactive problem solvers, who are objective, fair, and discreet in the delivery of those services. We continually examine our goals, ourselves and our results in order to continually improve our productivity in both effectiveness and efficiency. We are a positive police force; analytical, flexible and innovative. We will become recognized leaders in service delivery, administrative ability, and human concern. We take pride in our work and strive for professionalism in promoting public safety and order.

We Value Communication

We work to educate our community about police procedures and the law. We keep lines of communication open within the police department and the community.

We Value Our Public Image

We are community role models in integrity and performance by being visible, as well as caring, effective problem solvers. We hold sacred our community’s confidence and trust and are inspired to maintain that honor.

WE ARE PROUD TO BE THE BOSQUE FARMS POLICE DEPARTMENT

BOSQUE FARMS POLICE DEPARTMENT 2009 GOALS

1. Maintain a high clearance rate on all crimes.
2. Accomplish a increase in the Bike Patrol.
3. Improve officer safety and related training.
4. Look at process for Citizens Police Academy.
5. Look at Accreditation Standards.
6. Apply for a Minimum of 2 Grants.
7. Increase Neighborhood Watch by 100%.
8. Continued training of our active shooter response for all officers.
9. Continued In-Service training plan to include all officers being certified in critical areas.
10. Develop better crime analysis capabilities.
11. Increase activity in Community Watch program.
12. Issue/Revise at least 10 General Orders.
13. Develop a Warrant Service Project.
14. Develop and Implement a case management system for our detective.
15. Develop a better overtime tracking system.
16. Develop a Elementary School Liaison Program.

STRATEGIC CHALLENGES

INCREASE OUR PARTNERSHIP WITH THE COMMUNITY

Partnership is readily accepted as the most important component of an effective community policing philosophy. It recognizes that the police cannot resolve all issues of concern facing a community; rather it takes the coordinated efforts of many entities and people in the community working on a common goal to improve the quality of life for all. It is for this reason that we identify partnership as the cornerstone of our policing philosophy. In the years to follow the Bosque Farms Police Department will continue to build enduring partnerships within our community. Officers will devote time to the development of relationships that are based on trust and respect among police members, community agencies, and citizens.

Wells Fargo Bank

2009-03-23T18:03:00.000-07:00

Hi Joe,

We all here at Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. in Bosque Farms really appreciate the support you gave us with the Community event we had on Friday March 13, 2009 with the police officers and Fire Dept. the kids were excited to see the fire trucks and DWI unit here. Tell everyone that helped out for that day we all thank them for their time and effort they put into the event it was great!!!!

Joan De Leon

Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.

Bosque Farms, NM 87068

505-869-2316

Great Community Day in Bosque Farms

2009-03-17T12:25:00.000-07:00

Community Event Wells Fargo Bank

We are very pleased to report that the community day at the bank went very well. The Village was well represent by Police, Fire, EMS, and the PD also had the county wide mobile command unit on hand. Previous efforts had been made with the school for children to be bused over to the event. I believe we received 4 or 5 bus loads of children, and the BFPD where able to finger print on identification kits over 80 children. A very good event, great turnout, and great support. A big thanks to all who helped, and attended.

Community Meeting

The community meeting had a great turnout. 22 individuals where on hand to learn about counterfit money, and various other issues regarding money. This class was instructed by the Secret Service. Thanks to all who attended.

FRIDAY MARCH 13

2009-03-09T19:04:00.001-07:00

This is a big day for the Village of Bosque Farms, The Village of Peralta, their residence, and the police department.

Please remember to come by Wells Fargo Bank and see BFPD officers for Community Day. In conjunction with the bank BFPD will be on hand to finger print and ID children for there parents records. BFPD will also have a multitude of information on had, all geared toward informing the public. It will be a great event.

That night we will finish up our community day with a class put on by the secret service. This class is entitled "KNOW YOUR MONEY" although the class is geared toward local business owners, managers, and employees, the general public is encouraged to attend as well. We have close to 20 people registered already so it should be a great turnout.

FEBRUARY 2009 STATS

2009-03-09T18:58:00.000-07:00

TRAFFIC CITATIONS
Total(BF)= 504 Total(P)= 336 Total= 840

ARRESTS
Total(BF)= 18 Total(P)= 13 Total= 31

DWI ARRESTS
Total(BF)= 3 Total(P)= 6 Total= 9

REPORTS
Total(BF)= 43 Total(P)= 26 Total= 69

CALLS FOR SERVICE
Total(BF)= 155 Total(P)= 80 Total= 235

911

2009-03-09T18:41:00.000-07:00

I recently read an article from an uninformed individual about the recent budget problems in the regional dispatch center.

The first point of clarification is that the funding that was to be paid from the county was funding that the county owed. It was not a request for additional funding, one more time it was funding they owed.

I comend director Valdez for her fiscal restraint and as a result she has reduced the amount to be paid by all entities involved.

It amazes me that people will post things in the air without knowing what they are talking about, on top of that they feel the need to publicly criticize people with false, and uninformed information.

Great Job Director Valdez, thanks for saving the tax payers so much money.

I rarely comment on these people, but in certain instances I feel the need to correct them.

Community Day

2009-03-04T09:52:00.000-08:00

Community Day

Wells Fargo Bank and BFPD will be conducting a community day.

When: Friday March 13, 2009 9:30 to 3:30

Where: The Wells Fargo Bank on Hwy 47 in Bosque Farms

The police department will have a police unit on display, we will also have our BAT mobile set up, we will have lots of information for the public. BFPD will also be fingerprinting children with identikits for the parents.

The Fire Department and EMS will also be there that day with displays.

Please come out and attend this great event.

Special 911 Board meeting

2009-03-02T08:21:00.000-08:00

Valencia Regional Emergency Communications Center
660 Main St P. O. Box 1209
Los Lunas, NM 87031
Phone (505) 865-2039 Fax (505) 352-3586
9-1-1 Director
Shirley Whatley Valdez

Special 911 Board Meeting
March 5, 2009
2pm
Village of Los Lunas
Council Chambers

AGENDA

1. Call Meeting To Order (Roll Call of Board Members)

2. Approval of Agenda
(Action Item)
3. Approval of Minutes (February 3, 2009)
(Action Item)

4. VRECC Budget Shortfall FY 08/09
(Action item)

EXECUTIVE SESSION –PURSUANT TO NMSA 1978 Section 10-15-1 THE FOLLOWING MATTER WILL BE DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION

5. Living Cross Ambulance Service
(Action item)

6. Recommendation for (Member At Large Vacancy)
(Action Item)

7. Preliminary Budget FY 09/10

8. Isleta Police Department (JPA w/VRECC)

8. Adjournment Date & Time of next Meeting

PUBLIC INPUT
PUBLIC COMMENTS ARE EXPECTED TO BE CONSTRUCTIVE AND DEVOID Of CHARACTER ASSASINATION. Question raised on non-agenda items may be answered at a later date by letter in order to facilitate proper
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Weekend Checkpoint

2009-03-02T06:41:00.000-08:00

Weekend Checkpoint

BFPD has conducted another checkpoint in its ODWI effort. Remember BFPD is contracted to conduct 19 ODWI checkpoints from November to September.

Officers where very busy this past Saturday night, doing what in little Bosque Farms you might ask? Well they where arresting drunk drivers on our roads in an effort to keep its citizens safe.

Results from the checkpoint excluding citations.

1- Battery on PO. Felony

1- Obstructing, resisting

1- DWI 4th off. Felony.

1- DWI

1- 122G Which is for a previous DWI related offence

Great Job Officers. The public is aware and by the volume of calls we receive thanking us, they appreciate your work.

Know Your Money

2009-02-23T07:01:00.000-08:00

Community Meeting

BFPD is pleased to announce the kick off of their community meeting series. The first class/meeting is scheduled for Friday March 13, at 6:00pm at the police department training room. This class is geared more toward business employees, but citizens are always welcome. This class is titled Know Your Money, and is being taught by a special agent from the Secret Service. If you are a business owners this is very important for you and your employees given the economy. Officers will be coming around to every business in Bosque Farms and Peralta registering people for the free training.

Please take advantage of this great opportunity; we hope to see you there.

BFPD 505-869-2358

Tons of things inthe Fire

2009-02-18T22:25:00.000-08:00

BFPD has tons of irons in the fire and has a lot of information to report as soon as we get a little time to create all the new informational post we need to. It is 11:26 pm so it is not going to happen tonight, but please check back and see what we are up too.

Traffic Enforcement: Myths & Facts

2009-02-14T09:28:00.000-08:00

Most people have experienced the "oh no" feeling after seeing a police car in the rear view mirror. Most people hit their brakes, even if they were not speeding.Personal physical reactions and experiences can influence perceptions of traffic enforcement efforts, and often prevent people from realizing its true benefits.

Traffic enforcement is the most recognizable and universal police function. Marked police cars are easy to see and most Americans have been stopped for a traffic violation.Because of the punitive consequences attached to traffic enforcement, many do not have an appreciation for the positive benefits.

Additionally, "myths" can result from misconceptions about the goals and motivations of traffic enforcement.

Myths and FactsWe need to dispel the myths and know the facts.

MYTH All police officers enforce traffic laws.

FACT Because traffic enforcement is so visible, the public perceives that there are a large number of officers enforcing traffic laws.Some agencies have a few officers dedicated to traffic enforcement. However, in most agencies, traffic enforcement is one of many responsibilities most officers perform.

MYTH Traffic officers just write speeding tickets.

FACTSpeeding is a serious offense when you examine the facts:Contributing Factors to Fatal CrashesOperating vehiclein erratic, reckless,careless, ornegligent mannerSource: Traffic Safety Facts 1995, U.S. Department of TransportationFACTSpeeding is one of the most common offenses committed by the aggressive driver.Contributing Factors to Fatal CrashesDriving too fast forconditions or in excess ofposted speed limitsSource: Traffic Safety Facts 1995, U.S. Department of TransportationFACTTraffic officers remove impaired drivers from the road.Alcohol-Related Fatal and Injury Crashes41% Alcohol-related:15,386 of 37,221fatal crashes9% Alcohol-related:195,000 of 2,166,000injury crashesSource:Traffic Safety Facts 1995, U.S. Department of Transportation

FACT Traffic officers enforce occupant protection laws.Fatalities and Injuries: Occupant Protection UsageOccupants wearingsafety belts:2,357,000 of3,112,000 injuriesOccupants not wearingsafety belts: 19,099 of31,897 fatalitiesSource: Traffic Safety Facts 1995, U.S. Department of Transportation

MYTH Traffic problems are not that big of a deal.

FACT The average American is more likely to be involved in a traffic crash than be a victim of a crime.
Sources:Traffic Safety Facts 1995, U.S. Department of Transportation,Crime in the United States, U.S. Department of Justice

MYTH If I am injured in a traffic crash, it affects only me.

FACT Everyone pays for traffic crashes and the economic costs are significantly more than crime.In 1995, crashes cost Americans $150 billion. In 1993, personal and property crimes cost Americans $19 million(Source: The Economic Cost of Motor Vehicle Crashes 1994, U.S. Department of Transportation, Criminal Victimization in the United States 1993, U.S. Department of Justice).

MYTH Police officers should be arresting criminals, not writing traffic tickets.

FACT Traffic enforcement regularly identifies criminals and results in their apprehension.
A license plate violation resulted in the apprehension of the suspect in the Oklahoma City federal building bombing.

During 1994, traffic enforcement stops in Grand Prairie, Texas accounted for 66 percent of all warrant arrests and 50 percent of the arrests made for non-traffic related offenses.

In Peoria, Illinois, during 1994 and 1995, an increase in traffic enforcement contributed to a six percent decrease in violent crimes and a 12 percent decrease in crashes.

FACT Drugs, weapons, contraband, fugitives, and illegal aliens are frequently found in vehicles during “routine” traffic stops.
During a traffic stop, a Glendale, Arizona officer recovered a stolen vehicle, which led to the location and identification of shops where parts from stolen vehicles were being sold.
During 1995, through traffic enforcement efforts, the STOP program in San Francisco resulted in 120 felony drug arrests, 84 loaded weapons confiscated, 65 recovered stolen vehicles, 128 other felony arrests, and 153 felony warrants issued.
In October 1996, two suspects wanted in Ohio for a motel robbery and kidnapping of a motel clerk were apprehended by an Indiana State Trooper after stopping the suspect vehicle for speeding.
In November 1995, an Albany, New York, police officer stopped a vehicle without a front license plate. The vehicle was stolen and the driver was wanted in connection with a New York City homicide.
In July 1996, during a routine traffic stop, a Lincoln, Massachusetts, police officer found a shotgun in the vehicle. The shell casings matched those found at the scene of a double homicide. Both occupants were arrested and charged in connection with the murders.
Support Traffic EnforcementWhen you see a car pulled over, remember that the law enforcement officer may be doing more than writing a traffic citation. The officer may be apprehending a felon, child molester, or a murderer, or removing weapons and drugs from your community.

Traffic enforcement can and does contribute to the quality of life in your community

The Police Note Book
University of Oklahoma Police Department

January 2009 Stats

2009-02-13T08:02:00.001-08:00

Traffic Citations

BF 703 P 374

Arrests

BF 16 P 16

DWI Arrests

BF 2 P 1

Reports

BF 34 P 29

Calls for Service

BF 148 P 69

Armed Robbery

BF 1 P 0

Traffic Crashes

BF 7 P 4

Warrant Arrests

BF 9 P 7

Two Fallen Officer In New Mexico

2009-02-13T07:57:00.000-08:00

Two Fallen Officer In New Mexico

FROM KRQE-TV NEWS, 2/12/09

DEATH NOTIFICATION--NMSP OFFICER PATRICK GONZALES
SANTA FE (KRQE) - New Mexico State Police officers went looking for a colleague who failed to show up for his shift Thursday morning and found him dead in his Santa Fe home.
For now State Police are investigating the death of Agent Patrick Gonzales as an "unattended death." Initial indications are that Gonzales, 42, died of natural causes, a State Police spokesman said.
He was found before 9 a.m. in his a mobile home on New Mexico Department of Transportation property in southwest Santa Fe on Cerrillos Road near Jaguar Road.
Gonzales served eight years with the State Police as a uniformed investigator and in the Training and Recruiting Bureau.

DEATH NOTIFICATION--VALENCIA COUNTY DEPUTY JAMES C. PURDY
Yesterday, February 11, 2009, the Sheriffʼs Department lost a very dear co-worker and friend, Lieutenant James C. Purdy. Lt. Purdy began his career in California for the Garden Grove, California Police Department. He was a veteran Deputy, Detective, Sergeant and ultimately Detective Lieutenant with the Valencia County Sheriffʼs Department where he served for over 14 years. He was proud veteran of the United States Navy and most recently the United States Army where he served a tour in Iraq. No one was more proud of this country, this community and this department than James Purdy. He will be greatly missed. Funeral arrangements are pending and we will let you all know as soon as everything is finalized. Please keep James and his family in your thoughts and prayers. Thank you, The Valencia County Sheriffʼs Department

2006

2009-02-11T08:28:00.000-08:00

Ø Appointed to executive committee to lobby on behalf of the Chiefs association at the State Legislature..
Ø Conducted first PD banquet
Ø Lobbied for building funding (Received $300,000)
Ø Lobbied for paving received 40,000
Ø Lobbied for water tank refurbish 100,000
Ø Implemented new tow sheet
Ø Applied for expedition grant
Ø Applied for MDT grant County wide I wrote $631,000
Ø Assisted with continued involvement in VC dispatch
Ø Applied for traffic unit grant
Ø Designed New Badge
Ø Designed New Patch
Ø Sleuth from H/S Grant for PD and Court (Implemented)
Ø Finalized Nuisance ordinance
Ø Academy Board
Ø Assisted FD in writing grant for $20,000 in H/S funding (awarded)
Ø Implemented speed signs from grant
Ø Hired 11 officer.
Ø Worked on Pay Study (Again)
Ø Participation in National Guard Parade
Ø Completed and Implemented Response to Active Shooter at Wells Fargo plan
Ø Participated in School Ribbon Cutting and Soldier ceremony
Ø SWAT Training for officers
Ø 1 of 13 in NM selected to attend SW Command College by FBI
Ø *Moved into New Building
Ø Purchased 3 New CV
Ø Purchased 5 New Digital in car cameras
Ø Purchased new copy machine
Ø All part of creative budget
Ø Best Traffic Safety Negotiations Yet
Ø ODWI $35,000
Ø 3 New In car cameras
Ø 3 New Radar units
Ø $4,000 Click it or ticket
Ø Hard fight for $10,000 in STEP do to new safety corridors.
Ø Participated in County parade
Ø Participated in community event at the Bowling Alley
Ø Helped to implement new Drug region task force.
Ø Helped negotiate for Valencia County as awhole to receive 2 nar agents fulltime
Ø Received $54,000 award for communications equipment.
Ø Hosted October LEPC Meeting
Ø Centeral Dis
Ø Boy Scout Bags and Lititure
Ø Halloween Bags to all school kids in village.
Ø Updated School plan
Ø Set up community meeting/community watch
Ø Red Ribbon at school
Ø Code black at school
Ø Active Shooter course (bank and school)
Ø Safe pursuit act training
Ø Hosted Region 1 narcotics meeting
Ø Officer busted counterfeit ring
Ø Emergency Vehicle operation training
Ø 2 officers to school resources training free
Ø Implemented monthly report at council meetings

Checkpoint

2009-02-09T07:31:00.000-08:00

DWI Checkpoint

BFPD conducted a checkpoint over the weekend south bound on hwy 47. BFPD would like to thank the members of the Valencia county MAAD organization who brought food and drinks for the 9 officers working the checkpoint. We would also like to thank the Valencia county local DWI program for helping set this up. These ladies stayed at the checkpoint until well after 11 pm to make sure that every officer was fed. What a great group of people.

THANK YOU MAAD

This checkpoint yielded no DWI arrest, but boy was there a lot of traffic that night. BFPD was able to make several warrant arrest.

Lots of checkpoints to come between now and the end of September.

Current Police Fleet

2009-02-03T20:36:00.000-08:00

Some question have been asked lately about the BFPD fleet and its status and history. We gladly respond to these questions as this is the purpose of this blog, to be informative and put out fact.

Fact:
BFPD has purchased 10 new police vehicles in the past two and a half years. Brand new units under 100 miles on each when delivered.

3 2007 Ford Crown Victoria's purchased with LEPF grant funds.
4 2008 Dodge Chargers purchased with a mix of Village funds, and police traffic safety funds.
3 2009 Dodge Chargers 1.5 purchased with a mix of Village funds, and police traffic safety funds, and 1.5 purchased with state legislative funds.

10 total

BFPD currently has 12 officers so this leaves only one Chevy Impala left in the field, and the Impala that the Chief purchased from the state police.

The 2001 Impala that the Chief purchased was low mileage only having 54,000 miles on it. The village paid 4,000 for it. The last time the Chief had to do this he purchased a similar Impala for 3,500 drove in for a year and a half and then sold it at the auction for 3,700. Being that the Chief has given up his 2008 unit, to drive the used Impala, there will be know need to paint, or decal the Impala as Chief's drive unmarked units. The Chief was fortunate enough to get the equipment needed for this Impala donated, and also used equipment out of a broken unit to build the used Impala.

In July BFPD should be able to purchase two more units to round out its fleet meaning that the oldest unit in the fleet would be a 2007 Ford.

Wow pretty amazing considering what this fleet was only seven short years ago.

Remember if you want to be informed you can always call 869-2358

Deputy Dominique Smith

2009-01-29T14:12:00.000-08:00

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.
Author Unknown

Mid Year Budget

2009-01-28T17:43:00.001-08:00

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

2009-01-28T17:07:00.000-08:00

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

2009-01-27T21:00:00.000-08:00

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

2009-01-27T20:55:00.001-08:00

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.

2009-01-27T20:55:00.000-08:00

BFPD Host LEPC Meeting

2009-01-21T13:09:00.000-08:00

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

2009-01-15T15:12:00.001-08:00

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

2009-01-15T12:44:00.000-08:00

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

2009-01-14T21:06:00.000-08:00

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

2009-01-14T20:56:00.000-08:00

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

2009-01-13T09:38:00.000-08:00

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

2009-01-13T09:34:00.000-08:00

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

2009-01-08T20:29:00.000-08:00

If you are new to this blog there are a lot of very interesting, and informative post. Please scroll threw the old post, you wont want to miss out.

2004 BIG YEAR FOR BFPD

2009-01-08T20:14:00.000-08:00

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

2009-01-05T20:49:00.000-08:00

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

2009-01-05T20:41:00.000-08:00

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

2009-01-04T19:19:00.000-08:00

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

Employment Opportunity 10 Minutes South of Albuquerque

2008-12-30T20:30:00.001-08:00

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

2002 Under Chief Burkhard

2008-12-30T20:22:00.000-08:00

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

Policeography

2008-12-26T11:46:00.000-08:00

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.

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.

A Christmas Message From The Chief

2008-12-23T17:34:00.000-08:00

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

2008-12-20T21:40:00.000-08:00

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!!

Families In Need Follow Up

2008-12-19T12:25:00.000-08:00

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.

School Children's Families in Need

2008-12-18T20:55:00.000-08:00

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.

Two Bank Robbery Suspects Caught By BFPD

2008-12-16T15:27:00.000-08:00

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.

Operation Holiday Cheer

2008-12-15T08:55:00.000-08:00

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.

Chief Stidham Announces Operation Holiday Cheer

2008-12-10T20:14:00.000-08:00

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.

Significant items in 2001 under Chief Burkhard

2008-12-09T12:42:00.000-08:00

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

POST TO COME IN THE NEAR FUTURE STAY TURNED

2008-12-05T21:05:00.000-08:00

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

2008-12-05T20:57:00.000-08:00

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

November Crime Stats

2008-12-05T20:52:00.000-08:00

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

Ask the Sarge

2008-12-04T20:31:00.000-08:00

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.

Patrol car laptop units promote officer safety

2008-12-02T20:39:00.000-08:00

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.

Memorial Fund

2008-12-02T20:33:00.000-08:00

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

Answering the phone

2008-12-01T20:53:00.000-08:00

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

First DWI Checkpoint of the Fiscal year

2008-12-01T20:31:00.001-08:00

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.

Bosque Farms Police Blog

2008-11-30T21:02:00.001-08:00

Welcome to Bosque Farms PD Blog! This Blog will give the community a reliable place to check facts, Police updates, community events, and the truth about slanderous other sites.

Big Pigs Corner

Toys for Tots

How Thieves Get Your Information

These people are still on the loose

Back to School

COMMUNITY MEETING

Teague and Stidham explain the records program.

Federal Funding

Torch Run

Swine Flu Information

2007

State Legislative Funding

Community Fund Raiser

March 2009 STATS

Joint Checkpoint

Sorry

LAW and ORDER March 2009

Strategic Plan 2009

Wells Fargo Bank

Great Community Day in Bosque Farms

FRIDAY MARCH 13

FEBRUARY 2009 STATS

911

Community Day

Special 911 Board meeting

Weekend Checkpoint

Know Your Money

Tons of things inthe Fire

Traffic Enforcement: Myths & Facts

January 2009 Stats

Two Fallen Officer In New Mexico

2006

Checkpoint

Current Police Fleet

Deputy Dominique Smith

Mid Year Budget

Police Complaints

09 Legislative Session

2005 Another Big Year

BFPD Host LEPC Meeting

Great Job BFPD

Blog Comments

2008 BFPD Traffic Grants Great Job BFPD

Perealta Response

BFPD 2008 Statistical Report

December 2008 Stats

Previous Post

2004 BIG YEAR FOR BFPD

Operation Holiday Cheer Checkpoint

Peralta Safety Meeting

2003

Employment Opportunity 10 Minutes South of Albuquerque

2002 Under Chief Burkhard

Policeography

A Christmas Message From The Chief

Families In Need Follow Up

School Children's Families in Need

Two Bank Robbery Suspects Caught By BFPD

Operation Holiday Cheer

Chief Stidham Announces Operation Holiday Cheer

Significant items in 2001 under Chief Burkhard

POST TO COME IN THE NEAR FUTURE STAY TURNED

NOVEMBER MONTHLY STATISTICAL REPORT

November Crime Stats

Ask the Sarge

Patrol car laptop units promote officer safety

Memorial Fund

Answering the phone

First DWI Checkpoint of the Fiscal year

Bosque Farms Police Blog