It is the mission of the Bernalillo County Metropolitan Detention Center to protect the public and provide a safe and secure environment for inmates and staff under the principles of direct supervision and in accordance with the American Correctional Association (ACA) standards.

 

 

 

We will treat the public, our employees and the inmates in our custody with dignity and consideration while recognizing their individual diversity.

 

 

We are proud of our accomplishments as partners in law enforcement and our community and we are devoted role models for those around us.

 

 

We will create the foundation necessary for healthy relationships by conducting ourselves in a manner that is trustworthy and is truthful in thoughts, words and actions.

 

 

We will be impartial, firm, fair and consistent in the discharge of our duties with respect for the rights of others at all times.

 

 

We are committed to uphold our position of trust by demonstrating the highest level of ethical conduct and behavior with full accountability for our individual actions and decisions.

 

 

We value the opportunity to provide service that is responsive, courteous and effective by enhancing our own knowledge and by encouraging the professional development of all of our team members.