ACS Press Releases
Explore the latest updates, news, and official announcements from the Albuquerque Community Safety Department (ACS)
Lifesaving Support Provided to Young Man in Crisis
Albuquerque Community Safety Responders Prevent Tragedy in Remote Part of Foothills
Young Family Facing Eviction Receives Support During Crisis
Albuquerque Community Safety, other agencies team up to help a young couple navigate housing uncertainty
Record Number of Individuals Safely Transported Out of the Cold into Shelter
ACS’s Overnight Transportation Continues to Expand
Beloved Grocery Store Worker Finds Stability and Housing
Community support helps senior transition from homelessness to new beginnings
Caller with Suicidal Thoughts Receives Help from ACS
Lifesaving de-escalation provided to local first responder experiencing mental health crisis
New Responders Get Expanded Training at ACS
13 new recruits begin enhanced, hands-on training to tackle mental health, crisis intervention, and public safety challenges
81 People Got Rides from ACS to Shelter Wednesday Night
Three teams drove folks out of the cold to lifesaving shelter
496 Individuals Safely Transported Out of the Cold and into Shelter
In first month, ACS’s transportation service already showing significant impact
Father Rebuilds Life After Crisis with Help from Albuquerque Community Safety
Community-Oriented Response & Assistance team helps keep family housed
ACS Connect to Care Sees Record Number of Participants at the International District Library Event
Weekly pop-up provides vital services for the unhoused
ACS Trainees Gain Experience Through Hand-On Service Projects
ACS Academy includes firsthand involvement with local providers
Albuquerque Community Safety Department Celebrates Three Years of Service
ACS continues to transform local public safety system, serve as a national model
ACS Celebrates 1-Year Anniversary of 24/7 Response
Department’s graveyard has taken over 10,000 calls helping thousands with behavioral and mental health
ACS Hosts Minnesota Leaders Wanting to Create Alternative Response Programs
Pohlad Family Foundation led group to learn about the innerworkings of ACS
Albuquerque Community Safety and Bernalillo County Team up for Second Balloon Fiesta Drive-In Movie
The final Summer of Nonviolence drive-in movie takes place Thursday
ACS Responders help man with TBI get home safely
Responders overcome communication barriers to reunite man with family
Youth Take Summer of Nonviolence Pledge at Young Adult Court Event
City and County representatives share optimism and reminders to emerging youth
Hundreds Gather at “Wilson Block Party” in Commitment to Nonviolence
Event Offered Free Fun Activities for Families
City Marks New Era of Public Safety
Community Celebrates Grand Opening of ACS 1st Permanent Headquarters
ACS Responders Connect Sex Trafficking Survivor to Specialized Resources
ACS Academy training provides guidance on working with victims of human trafficking and sexual assault
Albuquerque Community Safety Safely Intervenes in Suicidal Ideation Situation Involving Veteran
Responders’ holistic approach earns veteran’s trust to be transported for mental health evaluation
ACS and UNMH Mobile Medicine Help Legally Blind Man Get Access to Help and Housing
Collaboration is connecting folks to long-term support and helping them off the streets
City and County Kickoff Summer of Nonviolence
Community members take pledge at inaugural event at Pat Hurley Park.
Albuquerque Community Safety Showcases New Headquarters to Media
New ACS Headquarters to accommodate growing department and serve as community space.
Summer of Nonviolence Kickoff Celebration!
You’re invited to help kickoff the Summer of Nonviolence on June 1 at Pat Hurley Park
Albuquerque Community Safety Responds to Call from Gamer in Texas
Situation proves that support can come in many different ways
City and Partners Working Together to Improve Outreach to the Unhoused Community
Network of organizations are collaborating to provide services, medical care, and housing support
City Expands Resources for the Unhoused as Temperatures Drop
Albuquerque Community Safety providing emergency night transportation
