Recently, the Bernalillo County Commission was required to appoint a new sheriff with the resignation Darren White. This was a selection that necessitated the most careful deliberation and urgency since constitutionally, the Sheriff’s Deputies cannot carry out their law enforcement duties without a Sheriff in place.
We interviewed a wide array of candidates from all sectors of law enforcement. There were many excellent candidates and the selection process was both informative and enlightening.
On November 30th, we selected Captain Manuel Gonzales of the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Department. Sheriff Gonzales brings twenty years of law enforcement experience to the position. He worked his way serving as a Deputy First Class, serving as a SWAT Officer and attaining the rank of Captain. Additionally, he has a bachelor and Masters degrees. To my knowledge this is the first time in history that an individual from within the Sheriff’s Department now holds the Sheriff position.
In selecting the Sheriff, his experience in law enforcement, specifically within the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office was beneficial for both the department and the citizens of our county.
Sheriff Gonzales was born and raised in the South Valley and has a unique understanding of the problems, opportunities that face Bernalillo County residents. I believe Sheriff Gonzales will serve us all well.
I wish those who applied the best in their future careers and thank them for their service to the citizens of Bernalillo County.
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