APS Police

The Albuquerque Public Schools Police Department exists for the purpose of providing police and security services to the public schools.

We have many resources for students, parents, employees, and the community that support the schools and help provide a safe and healthy environment for the APS community.

Employment with APS School Police

We're looking for hardworking individuals with a dedication to keeping our schools safe.

In order to apply for APS Police Officer positions, you must already be a certified police officer within the state of New Mexico.

Find out more about us:

Contact Background and Fingerprinting

Phone: (505) 884-6398
Fax: (505) 830-1661

Hours of Operation for Fingerprinting

Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Contact Information

Main Phone: (505) 243-7712
Fax: (505) 830-0110

Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 25704 Albuquerque, NM 87125-0704

Full staff listing

Physical Address:
6400 Uptown Blvd. NE Suite 110 East Albuquerque, NM 87110 Map

Staff Directory

Staff listed by employee, with email address and phone number.
Employee	Contact Information
Steve Gallegos Chief of Police	(505) 884-6399 gallegos_ste@aps.edu Fax: (505) 830-0110
Carla Gandara Deputy Chief	(505) 884-6399 Carla.Gandara@aps.edu Fax: (505) 830-0110
Sonya Vanderploeg Manager	(505) 884-6399 Sonya.Vanderploeg@aps.edu Fax: (505) 830-0110

School Police

Staff listed by employee, with email address and phone number.
Employee	Contact Information
School Police Dispatch	(505) 243-7712
School Police 2 Hearing Impaired Line	(505) 243-6150