Download Rules and Regulations [PDF]

While at the Academy, you will receive hundreds of hours of training on all topics of professional law enforcement. You will receive basic training from the most updated programs the Academy can offer. This training will provide you with the background and foundation necessary to build a career as a professional law enforcement officer.

The Academy staff has the responsibility to train you to serve the citizens of Albuquerque in the most professional manner possible. You will be required to give the maximum effort and no less will be accepted. Our standards are high. The staff will be very demanding. The days and weeks will be long and hard, but in the end, it will be very rewarding and worthwhile.

Academic achievement, leadership ability, general performance, self-discipline, integrity, and physical agility will be closely monitored. Those who cannot measure up will be terminated, but those who do meet the standards will join the ranks of a well-trained, professional law enforcement organization.

Note: All cadets will adhere to the Rules and Regulations [PDF]. Any deviation will be cause for disciplinary action and/or dismissal.