Northwest Area Commander
Meet the leadership at the Northwest Area Command.
Commander Peter Silva
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 92nd 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!