The Special Investigations Division (SID) is a division of the Department of Public Safety. SID Officers have statewide law enforcement jurisdiction and enforce both administrative regulations and criminal codes.
The SID is the designated lead agency for the enforcement of New Mexico’s Liquor Control Act (NMSA 60-3-1 through 60-12-10) and a major contributor in the state’s effort to reduce DWI.
Mission Statement
To protect the safety and welfare of citizens through the enforcement of the Liquor Control Act and administrative regulations.
This mission is accomplished by enforcing the State Criminal Code, Liquor Control Act and Administrative rules and regulations. The division also administers the State Concealed Handgun Carry Act
(NMSA 29-19-1/29-19-14 and 10 NMAC 8.2.1/10 NMAC 8.2.31)
The division performs a wide range of Enforcement and Regulatory activities statewide:
- Premise inspection at licensed liquor establishments
- Compliance Operations
- Underage enforcement operations
- Tobacco compliance operations
- Source investigations
- Investigations into the illegal sales of alcohol to intoxicated persons
- Financial investigations
- Undercover operations
- Training of city and county police officers, community groups and industry employees.
- Administration of the Concealed Handgun Carry Act
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The following documents should serve as a guidance:
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Special Investigations
Division
