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DWI unit at APD

DWI Unit

SAVE LIVES.
STOP DRUNK DRIVERS.

APD's DWI Unit works nights, weekends, and holidays to keep Albuquerque's roads safe and prevent deadly crashes.

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DWI-Unit

About the DWI Unit

The DWI Unit is dedicated to combating one of the leading causes of traffic deaths in America: impaired driving. Through proactive enforcement and specialized training, DWI officers protect travelers and save lives across Albuquerque.

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What You'll Do

Your day-to-day responsibilities in this specialized unit.

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Patrol Swing & Graveyard Shifts

Patrol Albuquerque during swing and graveyard shifts to target impaired drivers.

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Skills & Experience You'll Gain

This assignment will develop you into an elite law enforcement professional with specialized expertise.

  • Specialized DWI enforcement training.

  • Expertise in field sobriety testing and evidence collection.

  • Experience with courtroom testimony and case preparation.

  • Patience, discipline, and endurance from demanding schedules.

Career Advancement

High Impact Work

Skills gained in this unit build specialized enforcement expertise and open doors to advanced traffic and investigative roles at APD.

Few assignments make as direct an impact on saving lives as the DWI Unit. Every stop you make could prevent a tragedy and protect families traveling on Albuquerque’s roads.

Words from our officers

Working DWI means long nights and hard work — but knowing you've kept drunk drivers off the road makes every shift worth it.

APD Officer DWI Unit

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