The Sheriff's Office serves the people with the highest degree of fairness, professionalism and integrity. Each day, we work to support our communities, prepare for and respond to emergencies, disasters and provide support to other law enforcement agencies. 

History

Since 1852, sheriffs and deputies have risen to serve the citizens to keep our community safe. The Sheriff's Office, which covers 3,814 square miles, is the state's second largest department and serves a population of 223,337 residents. We are dedicated to continuing our rich heritage of more than 173 years of quality service.

Our Mission 

To serve and protect our citizens while providing the highest quality of law enforcement services available. We remain focused on our core values of:

Integrity - We hold ourselves accountable to the highest standards of honesty and ethical conduct.

Professionalism - We are dedicated to excellence in service through education, cooperation, and pride.

Fairness - We are committed to impartial and equal treatment for all through courtesy, compassion and respect.

Amigos de DASO Senior Program

Often, loved ones live a significant distance away and must rely on other means to communicate and check on their family member.  This program allows us to engage with a segment of our population we might otherwise never meet. We can also potentially offer information as to other resources which may be unknown to our citizens and their relatives who live outside of Doña Ana County. 

Crisis Intervention resources

Collaborative effort aimed at improving communication between health services for individuals in crisis.

Project Lifesaver

 The Doña Ana County Sheriff’s Department is a proud partner with Project Lifesaver, an active response system that can help locate someone you love who suffers from dementia or Alzheimer’s.

Victim Assistance Program/Programa de Ayuda a Victimas

Our Victim Advocates can assist you to navigate this process and provide services and resources that you may need immediately after a crime has occurred.

Personnel Commendation and Complaints

The quality of the relationship between the community and the Sheriff’s Office determines the level of cooperation and support required for effective and equitable law enforcement.

Personnel commendations and complaints assist the Sheriff’s Office in evaluating the quality of service provided to the residents of Doña Ana County.

Historically, it has been found that the majority of complaints against law enforcement officers are due to a lack of information regarding their duties and how they are entitled to carry them out.

Additionally, you may recognize when an individual goes above and beyond the call of duty. These individuals also need to be properly recognized for their efforts.

This information is designed to clarify some of the rights that you have, if you want to commend or make a legitimate complaint against a Sheriff’s Office employee.

The Doña Ana County Sheriff’s Office acknowledges its responsibility by establishing a system of commendations, complaints, and disciplinary procedures. These procedures will not only subject the employee to disciplinary action when improper conduct is evident, but will also protect the employee when they properly perform their duties.

Together, we can make a difference. We are committed to providing the highest quality of law enforcement service to the residents of Doña Ana County.

Personnel Commendation or Complaint Form - Reconocimiento o Queja

Commendation & Complaints are accepted by telephone, letter, email, or in person. Complaints can be filed 24 hours a day with the on-duty supervisor or during regular business hours with the Office of Professional Standards/ Internal Affairs Unit. All complaints, including anonymous ones, will be accepted.

Policies and Procedures

The Doña Ana County Sheriff’s Office policies and procedures establish standards, expectations and procedures for the internal operations of the department.  DASO Policies and Procedures are a supplement to, and do not supersede County Ordinance, Human Resources Policies and Procedures nor applicable collective bargaining agreements.

View Policies & Procedures here.