≈ 3,900
Sworn officers
1.8
Officers per 1,000 residents
Albuquerque PD
Largest department
Historical data
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Compared to the United States
| Indicator | New Mexico | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Officers per 1,000 residents | 1.8 | 2.2 |
National ranking
New Mexico ranks #32 of 34 states by officers per 1,000 residents.
| #1 | Utah | 6,600 |
| #2 | New Hampshire | 2,700 |
| #3 | Rhode Island | 2,400 |
| #4 | Delaware | 1,700 |
| #5 | Tennessee | 257 |
| #6 | Nevada | 220 |
| #7 | Maine | 164 |
| #8 | Montana | 145 |
| #9 | Alaska | 46 |
| #10 | Wyoming | 45 |
| #11 | Vermont | 40 |
| #12 | South Dakota | 9 |
| #13 | New Jersey | 3.4 |
| #14 | Illinois | 2.9 |
| #15 | Louisiana | 2.6 |
| #16 | Massachusetts | 2.5 |
| #17 | Missouri | 2.4 |
| #18 | Wisconsin | 2.3 |
| #19 | Ohio | 2.2 |
| #20 | Kentucky | 2.2 |
| #21 | Virginia | 2.2 |
| #22 | Georgia | 2.2 |
| #23 | North Carolina | 2.2 |
| #24 | Texas | 2.1 |
| #25 | Florida | 2.1 |
| #26 | Colorado | 2.1 |
| #27 | Indiana | 2 |
| #28 | Minnesota | 2 |
| #29 | California | 2 |
| #30 | Michigan | 1.9 |
| #31 | Arizona | 1.8 |
| #32 | New Mexico | 1.8 |
| #33 | Oregon | 1.6 |
| #34 | Washington | 1.35 |
Overview
New Mexico's police officers stands at ≈ 3,900, a key indicator for anyone evaluating police officers in the state. Additional figures include officers per 1,000 residents: 1.8, largest department: Albuquerque PD, giving a fuller picture of police officers trends across New Mexico. New Mexico employs about 3,900 sworn police officers statewide, with Albuquerque Police Department the largest force.