Police Department

Dear Citizens and Visitors,

Welcome to the Belen Police Department's web page.  As the chief law enforcement officer for the City of Belen, it is my duty to protect the lives and property of all citizens, and to enforce all local, state and federal laws.  This website is one of the many tools that our department utilizes to communicate with the citizens, visitors and others we diligently serve.

I strive to run our department with sound principals and I am fortunate to have police officers that are dedicated, and do their jobs with compassion, ethics, and morals without prejudice and bias. 

We are a full service department that takes great pride in offering high quality, highly trained and well-equipped professional police officers to the citizens of Belen.  We are committed to being the best Police Department in the area.  We take a personal approach to policing, with many citizens calling officers by their first names. 

We are committed toward improving the quality of life for all citizens and seek continual improvement of our services; and ask for your input to help us achieve our goals.  The door to my office is always open.  I encourage anyone who would like to speak with me to contact me at the Belen Police Department with any questions, concerns, or suggestions you might have. Take a few moments visit our website and take our Citizen Satisfaction Survey by clicking the link below. 

Sincerely,
Dan Robb
Interim Chief of Police
Dan.Robb@belen-nm.gov

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Contacts

If it is an EMGERGENCY Dial 911

Dan Robb, Captain/Interim Chief
Robert Miller, Lieutenant
Civilian Staff
Arthur Baca, Records Manager
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) 966-2680

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Recruitment

The City of Belen is always accepting applications for POLICE OFFICERS:

Generous Fringe Benefit Package to include:

• 90% medical

• 4% PERA (Police Plan 5)

• All Equipment provided

• Clothing Allowance

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;

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Animal Control

The Animal Control officers are responsible for providing animal control services in the City of Belen. This includes enforcement of state and local laws and ordinances regarding animal welfare and impounding stray domestic animals (dogs and cats).

Directed Patrol

On occasion, citizens call the police to request a police presence in their residential or business neighborhood. Such a patrol is either in addition to an officer’s regular patrol, or is an enhanced version of their regular patrol. This is called directed patrol. To request a directed patrol, please call the Belen Police Department Communications/Dispatch at (505) 865-7501 or the administrative office at (505) 864-6288.

Police Department Tours

The Belen Police Department often gives department tours to local school groups, scouting groups, community or visiting VIPs, and others. If your group or organization would like to organize a tour of the Police Department, please call (505) 864-6288. Because of shift schedules and external events beyond our control, we suggest allowing at least one full week’s notice to arrange a department tour.

Public Speaking

Belen Police Officers appreciate the opportunity to speak to the public, neighborhood, and civic organizations about matters of concern to the community. Topics might include: street safety, crime reduction, curbing domestic violence, terrorism, women’s self-defense, etc. If you would like to have a specific officer speak to your organization or group, please do not hesitate to call that officer directly (if you know his or her name) at (505) 864-6288.

If you are not requesting a specific officer, contact the Belen Police Department at the contact information above. Plan ahead and allow at least two weeks advance notice to arrange a speaking engagement.

Due to state law, the Belen Police Department can not  donate or sell police patches and badges.

Location:607 Becker Ave.   MAP
Belen, New Mexico 87002
Office Phone:505-966-2680
Dispatch:505-865-7501
Animal Control: 505-865-7501
Fax:505-864-1453
Tip Line: 505-966-COPS

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