The University of New Mexico’s Valencia Campus (hereafter “UNM - Valencia”), located in Los Lunas, New Mexico, is a community of approximately 2,400 students, faculty and staff.

Visitors come to our campus to attend lectures, symposia, concerts, plays, sporting activities and other events.

Our campus is surrounded by unincorporated areas of Valencia County, the City of Belen and the Village of Los Lunas.

Despite our rapid growth and constantly changing population, we have maintained an extremely low crime rate.

The mission of The University of New Mexico’s Valencia Campus Security Department (hereafter “Valencia Security”) is to provide UNM - Valencia with exceptional security services for the preservation of human rights and the protection of people and property.

These services will be provided with an emphasis on proactive measures, minimizing the need for reactive responses.

We will strive for positive interaction with outside agencies; and we will maintain a strong, cooperative relationship with the community by respecting differences and fostering a better understanding through communication.

Valencia Security is here to protect you and offers numerous services to ensure your safety.

Valencia Security has the authority to ask persons for identification and to determine whether individuals have lawful business at UNM - Valencia.

Security officers do not possess arrest power. Criminal incidents are referred to the local law enforcement agencies that has jurisdiction on the campus.

Valencia Security maintains a highly professional working relationship with the Valencia County Sheriff’s Department and the New Mexico State Police.

All crime victims and witnesses are strongly encouraged to immediately file a report with Valencia Security (925-8570) and the appropriate law enforcement agency.  In case of emergency, please dial 911.  Prompt reporting will assure that timely warning notices are posted on campus and will provide for timely disclosure of crime statistics.

In the event of a significant emergency or dangerous situation on campus, UNM - Valencia has a multi-faceted emergency communications system designed to notify students, faculty, staff and visitors. LoboAlerts is The University of New Mexico's emergency text messaging system. LoboAlerts is just one piece of the multi-faceted, campus notification system used to provide safety and weather alerts, and notification of events which have the potential to threaten UNM – Valencia’s ability to conduct regular activities. The system also includes a Network Emergency Broadcast Alert system, email alerts and web page updates. Plans and policies are in place such that the UNM - Valencia community can be notified of an immediate threat to health and safety, provided that notification will not compromise efforts to contain the emergency.

UNM - Valencia conducts exercises of the campus emergency communications system annually. At that time, the Network Emergency Broadcast Alert system, web page updates and the warning siren systems are deployed.

UNM - Valencia provides orientation to new students, faculty and staff and campus groups and departments regarding basic safety and emergency preparedness efforts. UNM – Valencia has an Emergency Management Committee which reviews plans and procedures on an ongoing basis.

Alarm System:  We operate a computerized intrusion and fire alarm system to monitor facilities throughout campus to enhance personal and building security.

Crime Prevention Materials:  Free brochures and other documents regarding crime prevention are available at the Valencia Security Office and other campus locations.

Escort Service:  Assistance is available for stalled vehicles or keys locked in vehicles. For escort service call 925-8570.

Lost and Found:  Valencia Security operates the main lost and found service for UNM - Valencia.

Access to Campus Facilities:  We strive to make our campus safe by limiting access to buildings after business hours. Buildings on campus are generally open during regular business hours, when classes are in session and for special events.  Persons authorized to remain in a building after closing times are required to have proper identification at all times. Security personnel conduct frequent internal and external checks of all campus buildings.

Valencia Security encourages anyone who is the victim of or witness to any crime to promptly report the incident to the police.

Because police reports are public record under State law, Valencia Security cannot hold reports of crime in confidence.

Confidential reports for purposes of inclusion in the annual disclosure of crime statistics can generally be made to Valencia Security authorities, as identified below:

Valencia Security compiles and reports annual crime statistics to inform the UNM - Valencia community of crime and related problems.

Statistics are gathered from Valencia Security reports.

Valencia Security staff should be notified immediately whenever a crime on campus property is discovered, suspected or witnessed.

Individuals can reach Valencia Security by contacting any campus employee.

UNM – Valencia’s policy on illegal drugs and alcohol clearly states the standard for a drug-free, alcohol-free campus. UNM's policy on illegal drugs and alcohol can be found online at http://research.unm.edu/policiesprocedures/drug.html.

The unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession or use of controlled substances or alcohol on UNM - Valencia property as part of any activity by any member of the UNM - Valencia community - faculty, staff or student - is strictly prohibited.

Federal and State laws relating to controlled substances and alcohol are enforced by Valencia Security.

As a condition of employment or enrollment, all UNM - Valencia employees and students are required to abide by the terms of the policy. Violation of the policy will result in disciplinary action, including, but not limited to, employee dismissal or student expulsion and/or mandatory participation in an approved substance abuse treatment or rehabilitation program.

Smoking Policy:  Smoking is permitted only in designated areas. This policy is in compliance with the New Mexico Clean Indoor Air Act of 1985 and UNM’s Business Policies and Procedures Manual, Policy 2250. Smoking is not permitted in any UNM - Valencia building.

Employees, students and visitors are not permitted to use or possess weapons on any part of the campus.

Weapons include, but are not limited to: firearms, ammunition, volatile substances or materials, bombs, explosives or incendiary devices.

Persons who have such weapons in their possession must deposit them with Valencia Security for the duration of their stay at UNM - Valencia.

Any person failing to comply will become subject to appropriate disciplinary and/or criminal action.

You make the difference!  Your safety and security are of prime concern at UNM - Valencia and we at Valencia Security are working hard to ensure that our campus is a safe place to learn, work and play.

UNM - Valencia is not, however, exempt from crime.

We are doing our part to prevent crime, but to be safe and secure, you must take common-sense precautions, be alert and look out for others.

Maintaining an effective security department is a community effort, and together we can ensure that UNM - Valencia remains safe.

Safety Training:  Safety Training is provided periodically for staff, faculty and student employees. Please watch for information regarding upcoming sessions. Suggestions for training sessions can be emailed to the Director of Campus Resources (aesanchz@unm.edu).

Security Office                                                                         925-8570 (24 hours/day)

Security Office (from any campus phone)                                     5-8570 (24 hours/day)

Hank Vigil, Director of Student Affairs                                      925-8581

Andrew Sanchez, Director of Campus Resources                     925-8508