Staff Reports
SANTA FE —Twenty-six cadets representing 15 agencies across New Mexico officially joined the ranks of New Mexico law enforcement Oct. 20 after completing basic training. Two of the cadets, Rydell Shurley and Shannon Ashley are from the McKinley County Sheriff’s Office.
The Academy’s curriculum included more than 750 hours of training in domestic violence and police response, crisis intervention, mental and emotional health, laws and procedures including criminal and juvenile law, evidence collection, surveillance, identification of suspects, basic firearms, and more.
“We commend these cadets for their dedication and look forward to the impact they will make in their careers,” New Mexico Department of Public Safety Deputy Cabinet Secretary Sylvia Serna said. “The Basic Police Officer Training at the Law Enforcement Academy plays a vital role in preparing future officers to serve communities across New Mexico. Our standards are rigorous because the responsibilities of law enforcement demand excellence.”
