When you’re ready to make a difference
Accept The challenge.
Answer The Call.
Standing as the most elite Law Enforcement agency in the State, the New Mexico State Police have earned the reputation of conducting an academy built on the tradition and pride of every Officer who has worn the NMSP Badge – past, present, and future. Our agency consistently stands ready to defend the citizens of New Mexico. Those capabilities come not only from our world-class training but also from Officers who have proven that they have the want within – the desire to break barriers between right and wrong to establish order and safety for New Mexican’s looking to live their lives in peace.
Now the Question Is, Is it in you?
Are you ready?
Words of experience
There’s nothing more important that preparing your mind and body for the challenge ahead. Being prepared can sometimes be the difference between you or one of your fellow officers going home.
The Making Of a NMSP Officer
Physical Fitness Standards
Physical fitness is crucial to your success in the academy and beyond. You’ll need to meet and maintain the following standards:
Requirements
To succeed in the New Mexico State Police Academy, recruits must demonstrate a strong level of physical fitness. Here’s what you’ll need to accomplish:
- 1.5 Mile Run: Complete within 15 minutes and 14 seconds. (If training above 6,000 feet elevation, you have an additional 40 seconds.)
- 300-Meter Sprint: Finish in 71 seconds or less.
- Sit-Ups: Perform 27 sit-ups in one minute to test core strength and endurance.
- Push-Ups: Complete 15 push-ups in one minute, demonstrating upper body strength.
These requirements reflect the physical demands of a career in law enforcement. Start preparing now to build the strength, speed, and resilience needed to excel in the academy and in the field!
four phases.
14-22 weeks.
a lifetime of change.
Depending on what recruit class you’re placed in will decide if your class is 14 or 22 weeks. The classes that last 14 weeks do not have breaks and all training is executed at a more streamlined pace.
Click the phases below to learn more about the journey ahead.
