Northwest Area Command

Welcome to the Northwest Area Command.

The officers and staff of the Northwest Area Command of the Albuquerque Police Department are here to serve our community.

About the Northwest Area

The Northwest Area is bordered by Albuquerque city limits to the west and north, the west bank of the Rio Grande to the east, and Interstate 40 to the south.

Newsletters

Read the Northwest Area Command Newsletters

Albuquerque Community Safety Response Overview

• Review our ACS Response Overview PowerPoint
• Learn more about the ACS Department 

Additional Resources

• File Police Report Online
• Telephone Reporting
• Family Community Services
• Uniform Crash Report
• Uniform Crash Report -  Español

Map: Northwest Area Command

Greetings to the Citizens of Albuquerque!  My name is Peter Silva and I’ve been with the Albuquerque Police Department Since 2005.  As a graduate of APD’s 92^nd Cadet Class, I started my career in the Valley Area Command as a patrol officer and have held a variety of positions within the department including Field Investigator, Recruiting Sergeant, Field Training Officer, and Emergency Response Team Supervisor amongst many other collateral duties I’ve held over the years.  I was appointed as Commander of the Northwest Area Command in May of 2026.  As the Commander I want to extend my gratitude to the Citizens of Albuquerque especially those who live in the Northwest Area.  My goal will be to provide the highest quality of service and make this Area Command the safest in the City!  I will strive to achieve a community that not only is safe, but one that actually feels safe by implementing a robust Community Policing Program that includes our residents and business stakeholders. Thank you and please email me at the address below for any police matters regarding the Northwest Area Command!

[email protected]

Learn more about the Northwest Area Command leadership.