Serve Your Community. Build Your Future. Train Close to Home.

The University of New Mexico-Gallup is launching a new Law Enforcement Academy designed to meet the region's critical need for well-trained, community-centered police officers.

The UNM-Gallup Law Enforcement Academy aims to improve community policing, partnerships, and culturally informed training for the region.

Do you have a desire to help people in moments that matter most?

Police officers often meet people on the worst days of their lives. Many officers are drawn to the chance to; provide immediate help, protect vulnerable individuals, and offer calm in chaotic situation.

For people who don’t want a desk job, thrive in a mix of unpredictability and responsibility, law enforcement offers; variety (no two days are the same), problem-solving challenges, physical activity, and team-based work.

High-Quality Training

Cadets can complete their training without leaving Gallup — allowing them to return home each night and better balance family and work obligations.

• New Mexico criminal and traffic law.
• Law and procedures.
• Basic firearms.
• Patrol procedures.
• Criminal investigations basics.
• Ethics and professionalism.
• Defensive tactics.
• Crisis management.