University of New Mexico Police and Security Department Records
Collection
Identifier: UNMA-171
Scope and Content Note
This collection includes clippings, police reports, photographs, personnel lists and internal correspondence. The folders contain materials on the Brigham Young University--Lobo Game student protest held on February 28, 1970. There is a police report of the events specifying that the photos that accompany the report were specifically taken in order to identify protesters in the crowd. Box 2 oversize includes the two police uniforms.
Dates
- 1922-1995
Creator
- University of New Mexico. Police Department (Organization)
Language of Materials
English
Access Restrictions
The collection is available for research.
Copy Restrictions
Limited duplication of CSWR material is allowed for research purposes. User is responsible for compliance with all copyright, privacy, and libel laws. Permission is required for publication or distribution.
Historical Note
The mission of the Police and Security Department is to provide the University of New Mexico with exceptional police 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. The Police and Security Department strive for positive interaction with outside agencies and maintain a strong, cooperative relationship with the community by respecting differences and fostering a better understanding through communication. The board of regents of each state educational institution designated in Article 12, Section 11 of the constitution of New Mexico may employ and assign duties of university police officers for the institution. At all times while on duty, university police officers shall carry commissions of office issued by the board of regents. University police officers have the powers of peace officers within the exterior boundaries of lands under control of the board of regents employing them, including public streets and highways within such boundaries. The President may also employ and assign duties of campus police officers, and shall adopt any necessary administrative practices and procedures to implement this policy.
References: State Constitution of New Mexico, Article 12, Section 11; § 29-5-1 et seq. (Educational Institutions—Traffic Regulations and Police Officers); Regents’ Policy Manual—Section 8.2: Law Enforcement on Campus; Administrative Policies and Procedures Manual—Policy 2230: Police and Security Services.
References: State Constitution of New Mexico, Article 12, Section 11; § 29-5-1 et seq. (Educational Institutions—Traffic Regulations and Police Officers); Regents’ Policy Manual—Section 8.2: Law Enforcement on Campus; Administrative Policies and Procedures Manual—Policy 2230: Police and Security Services.
Extent
0.7 Cubic Feet (1 small box and 1 oversize box)
Abstract
The Police and Security Department have the powers of peace officers and protect people and property within the exterior boundaries of lands under control of the Board of Regents. This collection includes photographs, negatives, news clippings, records, correspondence, and two uniforms.
Processing Information
Processed by Barbara Korbal, July 2017
Creator
- University of New Mexico. Police Department (Organization)
- Title
- Finding Aid of the University of New Mexico Police and Security Department Records, 1922-1995
- Status
- Completed
- Date
- © 2017
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid is in English
Revision Statements
- Monday, 20210524: Attribute normal is missing or blank.
Repository Details
Part of the UNM Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections Repository
Contact:
University of New Mexico Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections
University Libraries, MSC05 3020
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque NM 87131
505-277-6451
cswrref@unm.edu
University of New Mexico Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections
University Libraries, MSC05 3020
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque NM 87131
505-277-6451
cswrref@unm.edu