PUBLIC SAFETY & Victim support PROGRAMS
Find public safety programs for victim rights and assistance, crisis intervention, crime prevention, sex offender directories, and drug recovery.
CONTACT RPD PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICERS
The Ruidoso Police Department in collaboration with the 12th Judicial District Attorney’s Office provides two victims’ advocates
Yazmin Helmick
E: YHelmick@da.state.nm.us
Taylor Shaver
E: TShaver@da.state.nm.us
C: 575-430-3161
24/7 On-Call Victim Advocate: 575-430-4433
Local, Regional and National Resources
Crime Stoppers USA: A national group providing rewards for anonymous information leading to felony arrests. Includes news, programs, events and resources. If you have information relating to a crime, please contact the Ruidoso/Lincoln-County Crime Stoppers at 575-258-4545.
National Sex Offenders Public Registry: A U.S. Department of Justice National Sex Offender listing that links public state, territorial, and tribal sex offender registries for public search.
HEAL & The Nest Domestic Violence Shelter: Coordinates and offers support services and a safe haven for victims and survivors of domestic violence in Ruidoso and Lincoln County, New Mexico. Contact their 24/7 Crisis Hotline toll free at (866) 378-6378.
COPE, Center for Protective Environment, Inc.: An Alamagordo-based non-profit organization to help people affected by domestic violence and other forms of abuse in Otero and Lincoln Counties, New Mexico. Contact their 24-hour Crisis Hotline toll-free at 1-866-350-2673.
The National Center for Victims of Crime: An American nonprofit organization dedicated to providing information, resources and advocacy for victims of all types of crime, as well as the people who serve them.
The Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force Program: Report suspicion of Internet child sexual exploitation to the Ruidoso Police Department, the NM ICAC Task Force, online at the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children's Cyber Tipline, or with a toll-free call to 1-800-843-5678.
New Mexico Adult Protective Services: If you suspect an adult is being abused, neglected, or exploited, call Adult Protective Services Statewide Intake, toll-free at 1-866-654-3219 or 1-505-476-4912.