Due to ongoing dry conditions and prevailing high winds, Fire Marshal Colorado Cordova of the Los Alamos Fire Department (LAFD) has enacted fire restrictions to Stage 1, effective April 28, within the boundaries of Los Alamos County to safeguard public health and safety, as well as protect lands, structures, natural and historical artifacts. Click below to view the order and press release.
Published on March 23, 2026
Los Alamos, New Mexico - The Los Alamos Police Department (LAPD) was awarded the Gold Standard in Public Safety Accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) during a special ceremony held March 14, 2026, in Tucson, Arizona.
The department achieved 100 percent compliance with all required and optional standards established by the accreditation program, demonstrating excellence in professional law enforcement practices and operations. This marks the third time LAPD has earned CALEA’s prestigious Gold Standard distinction.
The mission of the CALEA program is to improve the delivery of public safety services by maintaining a body of professional standards that support the administration of accreditation programs. LAPD continues to pursue accreditation through CALEA to enhance the quality, professionalism, and accountability of public safety services by meeting these nationally recognized standards.