Police Department

New for 2008, Ford Crown Victoria Interceptor, one of 5 new police cruisers for the City of Belen

Contacts

If it is an EMGERGENCY Dial 911

Mike D. Chavez, Chief
Dan Robb, Captain
Robert Miller, Lieutenant
Civilian Staff
Arthur Baca, Records Manager
Nancy Diaz, Records Clerk
Marie Padilla, Records Clerk
Office Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Identity Theft

The US Postal Service reported that in 2004 consumers lost $5 Billion due to incidents evolving Identity Theft. On average, victims spend at least 30 hours cleaning up after an identity crime. People worry about someone running thousands of dollars on their credit card or thief’s accessing their bank accounts without anyone knowing about it. Today there is a lot of reason to worry. All a clever thief needs is a Social Security Number to commit identity theft. Although the crime is relative easy to commit, investigating it and prosecuting it is very complex and time consuming. Watch this one minute video and then download and read the accompanying pamphlet “Preventing Identity Theft: A Guide for Consumers” to learn what you can do to prevent Identity Theft. This message is brought to you by the Belen Police Department and the National Crime Prevention Council.  And a “Take a Bit out of Crime”.

Neighborhood Watch

The Neighborhood Watch program is a community-based program that has proven to deter crime. The program encourages residents to look out for each other, to take an active roll in the safety of their neighborhood and by watching for unusual activity, helps reduce burglaries and robberies.

Through the Neighborhood Watch program citizens learn how to take preventative measure that substantially decreases the likelihood of them becoming a victim. They learn how to make their homes more secure, and to look out for each other.

Meetings are determined by the neighborhood and include discussions on drugs, gangs, child safety and identity theft. An Officer is involved in the Neighborhood Watch program, which brings neighbors together as friends and helps rekindle the spirit of “community” that many areas in Belen have lost over the years.

For information how to establish a Neighborhood Watch program:
Call the Belen Police Department at (505) 864-6288.

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National Night Out

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Recruitment

The City of Belen is accepting applications for POLICE OFFICERS:

Generous Fringe Benefit Package to include:

• 100% medical

• 4% PERA (Police Plan 5)

• $1000 sign-on bonus

• All Equipment provided

• Clothing Allowance

• Take Home Unit

Call for more details

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Able to pass physical fitness, written, oral, medical & psychological examinations, bace ground & pre-employment tests;

• Able to communicate with the public;

• US citizen, 21 yrs or older, High school diploma or GED;

• No criminal history or adverse driving record;

• Must be  able to work flexible schedule

• If uncertified, willing to become certified within one year of hire date;

Location:607 Becker Ave.   MAP
Belen, New Mexico 87002
Office Phone:505-864-6288
Dispatch:505-865-7501
Animal Control: 505-865-7501
Fax:505-864-1453

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