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==History== |
==History== |
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In [[New Mexico Territory]], the Mounted Patrol was the only form of non-federal law enforcement. As police needs increased, the Mounted Patrol was renamed the [[New Mexico Mounted Police]] in 1905 and became the state's first law enforcement agency when New Mexico achieved statehood in 1912.<ref>NM Mounted Patrol Operations Manual, 2007 Printing</ref> |
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The New Mexico Mounted Patrol (NMMP) is a unique state agency that is one of only a few known volunteer organizations originating from action taken by a State Legislature. In 1937, twelve men banded together to be of service to their communities by aiding the newly organized State Police which at that time had only a few members and very little equipment. These twelve men called themselves the New Mexico Mounted Patrol. Their organization grew over the next few years. New Mexico Governor John Miles, during his term in office, took an interest in the Mounted Patrol and, wanting to make it a permanent organization, set forth a Bill in the State Legislature. The bill passed on April 16, 1941, and created the New Mexico Mounted Patrol as it is known today and is codified in state statute Section 29 Article 6. |
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Criminal elements of the state government repeatedly attempted to get rid of the Mounted Police and even succeeded in defunding the agency from 1913-1917. The Mounted Police gained a reputation as a very effective law enforcement agency following the attack on [[Columbus, NM]] by [[Pancho Villa]] and his men. Criminal elements in the legislature again focused on abolishing the agency and finally succeeded on February 15, 1921.<ref>http://164.64.161.58/history.php</ref> The organization eventually became the [[New Mexico Rangers]], which also exists today as a volunteer agency.<ref>NM Mounted Patrol Operations Manual, 2007 Printing</ref><ref>NM Rangers Official Website - http://www.nmrangers.org/</ref> |
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On a given day, there are NMMP Troopers working across the state volunteering, putting themselves in harm’s way doing what they do best – serving their communities and the citizens of New Mexico. Well over 2,500 New Mexican citizens have worn the badge of Trooper. Among the ranks are troopers who are medical doctors, engineers, ranchers, chiropractors, school teachers, active and retired military personnel, computer specialists, state senators, firefighters, paramedics, prominent business professionals, active and retired law enforcement officers and homemakers. Currently there are 18 active troops across the state in such communities as Farmington, Española, Santa Fe, Raton, Roy, Las Vegas, Tucumcari, Albuquerque, Moriarty, Clovis, Ruidoso, Roswell, Hobbs, Artesia, Lovington, Alamogordo, Las Cruces, and Deming. |
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In 1933 the state created the New Mexico Motor Patrol, which became the [[New Mexico State Police]] in 1935.<ref>http://164.64.161.58/history.php</ref> |
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The New Mexico Mounted Patrol has a 70 plus year history in the state providing volunteer law enforcement services to multiple agencies throughout the state to serve and protect its communities. NMMP is a vital team player in DWI initiatives supporting the state police and other agencies in keeping impaired drivers off the streets and highways. |
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The NMMP Troopers are role models in many communities donating their time, energy and talent since 1941. For more information about the New Mexico Mounted Patrol, visit our website at www.nmmountedpatrol.org. |
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A group of citizens realized that the newly formed State Police was poorly equipped and often outnumbered, and decided to resurrect the Mounted Patrol as a volunteer organization in 1937. The organization grew in the following years and Governor John Miles took an interest in the organization. He pushed to make the Mounted Patrol an official state law enforcement agency and on April 16, 1941 the organization in its present form was created.<ref>NMMP History Factsheet - http://nm.nmmp.us/NMMP_FS2_2008-07-01_History.doc</ref> |
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The New Mexico Mounted Patrol participates in a variety of work assignments. Troopers can be found on a day-to-day basis, patrolling their communities enforcing local and state laws, or working special events such as DWI checkpoints and warrant services with other agencies. |
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The New Mexico Mounted Patrol is a diverse agency with multiple functions and jurisdictions. The New Mexico Mounted Patrol has certified S.W.A.T officers, certified Diving Officers, Law Enforcement Instructors, CSI, GANG officers, and many more specialized fields. Troopers are required to meet minimum monthly work hour requirements to maintain certification, but there are no upper limits on how many hours they can work. |
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==Organization== |
==Organization== |
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* Northwest District - Farmington, Española, Santa Fe, Albuquerque, Grants, Moriarty |
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* Northeast District - Las Vegas, Raton, Roy, Santa Fe, Tucumcarri |
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* Southwest District - Ruidoso, Clovis, Hobbs, Lovington, Roswell, Artesia |
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* Southeast District - Alamogordo, Las Cruces, Deming |
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==See also== |
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* [[List of law enforcement agencies in New Mexico]] |
* [[List of law enforcement agencies in New Mexico]] |
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* [[New Mexico Rangers]] |
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==References== |
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==External links== |
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* [http://nm.nmmp.us/ New Mexico Mounted Patrol Website] |
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Revision as of 20:12, 16 January 2013
| New Mexico Mounted Patrol | |
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 Shoulder Patch of the New Mexico Mounted Patrol | |
| Abbreviation | NMMP |
| Agency overview | |
| Formed | April 16, 1941 |
| Preceding agencies |
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| Volunteers | 02 |
| Annual budget | Unfunded |
| Jurisdictional structure | |
| Operations jurisdiction | New Mexico, United States |
| Size | 121,665 square miles (315,110 km2) |
| Population | 1,969,915 (2007 est.)[1] |
| Legal jurisdiction | New Mexico with a commissioned DPS State Officer(state police,motor trans. police, special investigations divisions of the NM DPS) |
| Operational structure | |
| Headquarters | Edgewood, NM (trailer) |
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| Website | |
| NMMP Website | |
The New Mexico Mounted Patrol is an unfunded, all-volunteer state law enforcement agency. Mounted Patrol Troopers complete an intensive night/weekend academy and must meet the same strict requirements as any peace officer in New Mexico. State statutes dictate that the governor may call the Mounted Patrol to duty in case of emergency. Unless called out by the governor, troopers assist state, county and municipal law enforcement agencies and assume the same authority as peace officers in that agency.
History
In New Mexico Territory, the Mounted Patrol was the only form of non-federal law enforcement. As police needs increased, the Mounted Patrol was renamed the New Mexico Mounted Police in 1905 and became the state's first law enforcement agency when New Mexico achieved statehood in 1912.[2]
Criminal elements of the state government repeatedly attempted to get rid of the Mounted Police and even succeeded in defunding the agency from 1913-1917. The Mounted Police gained a reputation as a very effective law enforcement agency following the attack on Columbus, NM by Pancho Villa and his men. Criminal elements in the legislature again focused on abolishing the agency and finally succeeded on February 15, 1921.[3] The organization eventually became the New Mexico Rangers, which also exists today as a volunteer agency.[4][5]
In 1933 the state created the New Mexico Motor Patrol, which became the New Mexico State Police in 1935.[6]
A group of citizens realized that the newly formed State Police was poorly equipped and often outnumbered, and decided to resurrect the Mounted Patrol as a volunteer organization in 1937. The organization grew in the following years and Governor John Miles took an interest in the organization. He pushed to make the Mounted Patrol an official state law enforcement agency and on April 16, 1941 the organization in its present form was created.[7]
Organization
Headquarters: Mounted Patrol Board - The internal control, management, supervision and power of the organization is vested in a board of directors composed of not less than one member from each troop of the NMMP elected by the members of the organization.
The Chief of the Mounted Patrol is duly elected by the members of the NMMP with the Deputy Chiefs appointed by the Board of Directors and the District Captains and State Staff appointed by the Chief.
North Zone
- Northwest District - Farmington, Española, Santa Fe, Albuquerque, Grants, Moriarty
- Northeast District - Las Vegas, Raton, Roy, Santa Fe, Tucumcarri
South Zone
- Southwest District - Ruidoso, Clovis, Hobbs, Lovington, Roswell, Artesia
- Southeast District - Alamogordo, Las Cruces, Deming
See also
References
- ^ 2007 Population Estimates
- ^ NM Mounted Patrol Operations Manual, 2007 Printing
- ^ http://164.64.161.58/history.php
- ^ NM Mounted Patrol Operations Manual, 2007 Printing
- ^ NM Rangers Official Website - http://www.nmrangers.org/
- ^ http://164.64.161.58/history.php
- ^ NMMP History Factsheet - http://nm.nmmp.us/NMMP_FS2_2008-07-01_History.doc