RPD Wellness Unit, Roswell Police Department

10/21/2026

Congratulations to six RPD members whose promotions were recognized at a badge-pinning ceremony Oct. 21. Those promoted, pictured left to right:
> Lieutenant Michael Fry promoted to Captain
> Sergeant Scott Wrenn promoted to Lieutenant
> Sergeant Randy Rodriquez promoted to Lieutenant
> Detective Logan Franklin promoted to Sergeant
> Officer Matthew Fuentes promoted to Detective
> Officer Jonah Gamboa (not pictured) promoted to Agent

10/21/2026

Three of the Roswell Police Department's newest officers were among the officers who graduated Oct. 20 from the New Mexico Law Enforcement Academy in Santa Fe.

The graduates, who are seen left to right in the center of the photo holding certificates, are officers Luis Talamantes, Greg De Los Santos and Jonathan Flores. Other members of RPD joining the graduates at the graduation ceremony, left to right in photo, were Deputy Chief Ryan Craine, Captain Ray Sharpe, Lieutenant Scott Wrenn and Chief Alberto Aldana.

During the academy training, Officer Greg De Los Santos earned the Top Shooter award among this class of officers from agencies throughout New Mexico.

The latest academy graduates from RPD are now fully certified New Mexico law-enforcement officers. The officers had 16 weeks of training during which each completed police-officer course work on topics such as state and federal case law, crisis resolution, dealing with the mentally ill, de-escalation of force, ethics, community policing and many other areas of study. During the academy, each cadet also was tested physically, running many miles and completing a multitude of exercises and physical challenges.

RPD is proud of Roswell’s newest certified officers! We are glad to have them on our team to protect and serve our community!

08/27/2026

Congratulations to Tracy Vance of Pecos Valley Regional Communications Center (PVRCC)
on graduating Valedictorian of her Telecommunicator Class at the New Mexico Law Enforcement Academy! 🏆
Dispatchers are often the voices you hear but the people you don’t see. They not only interact with the public during some of their most difficult moments, but also serve as the vital link between Police officers, Firefighters, and EMS, gathering information and sending help where it’s needed most.
We’re incredibly proud of Tracy and look forward to hearing her back on the radio! 💛💛

08/26/2026

Happy National Dog Day to K9 Onyx and K9 Xena! 🐾💙

08/20/2026

Happening tonight, ⏰

07/31/2026

Pizza with Police 🍕

07/18/2026

Roswell Police Department Peer Support members Adam Rhodes and Shady Nguyen recently attended A Warrior's Tale, an Officer resilience course instructed by Captain Sonny Garcia.
The training brought together first responders from multiple public safety agencies to promote resilience, increase awareness of wellness resources, and reinforce the importance of supporting one another.
Participants also had the opportunity to hear from Quay County Sheriff Dennis Garcia, who shared his personal experiences and perspective.
Thank you to New Mexico Mounted Patrol who made this impactful training possible.

07/17/2026

Interested in a career in law enforcement? 👮 Join us for our Roswell Police Test Prep on Tuesday, July 28, from 6 pm to 7 pm at the Recreation & Aquatic Center (1402 W. College Blvd.)

📝 Take a practice test, ask questions and get familiar with the information and material needed to pass the initial hiring exam. Enjoy complimentary snacks during the session.

✅ On-site applications will be available for individuals interested in a career with the Roswell Police Department. Must be age 18 or older with at least a high school diploma or GED.

❗ RSVP Required: Contact Officer Domicio Morales to secure your spot. 575-840-3167 or [email protected]

07/17/2026

We hope to see you there for an evening of fun, connection, and community! 💙🚔

The Roswell Police Department invites the public to National Night Out on Tuesday, Aug. 4, at the Roswell Recreation and Aquatic Center (1402 W. College Blvd.) from 6 to 8 p.m.

RPD and other law enforcement, fire and medical agencies will have some of their vehicles and equipment at the event for people to check out firsthand while visiting with the emergency responders.

During the event, the outdoor pool will be open to the public for free swimming beginning at 6:15 p.m. There is a limit of 200 people in the pool at a given time.

There will be food, games and raffles.

National Night Out began in 1984 as a way for communities across the country to build relationships among citizens and police, fire and medical emergency responders, while also raising crime-prevention awareness. Thousands of communities in all 50 states and U.S. territories, as well as in Canada, hold local events each year. Most National Night Out events are held on the first Tuesday in August, although some places hold events at other times.

07/08/2026

Congratulations Brittany, thank you for all you do!

The City of Roswell's Mission Pillar Award recognizes a city employee’s efforts in exhibiting one or more of the city's core values of accountability, communication, excellence, integrity and teamwork. One award winner is selected each month from the nominations received that month.

The honoree for the June Mission Pillar Award is Brittany Shannon, the assistant department manager at Consolidated Dispatch, which is the Pecos Valley Regional Communications Center.

The award nomination submitted for Brittany noted her “dedication to the entire center is shown in how she manages many different things all at once” and excels in all she does even as she handles the responsibilities of several positions during a staffing shortage. “Brittany is very precise in her work and wants to set an example for the team that she is helping to develop and lead,” the nomination says. “Brittany puts the welfare of the (dispatch) center…above her own. Brittany never sees herself as deserving of any awards, only her team.”

Pictured, left to right, are several employees from Consolidated Dispatch: Christy Dominguez, Alison Herring (department manager), Brittany Shannon, Heather Gensler and Cheyenne Helmers.