Southeast Area Command
Contact
Phil Chacon Memorial Substation
Address: 800 Louisiana SE 87108
Phone: 505-256-2050
Hours: M-F 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Crime Stats
- 2025 Southeast Area Command Crime Stats (January-March)
- Crime Definitions
Town Halls
Watch Southeast Town Hall- May 13, 2021
Upcoming Events
View upcoming events for the command.
Welcome to the Southeast Area Command. The Phil Chacon Memorial Substation was recently renovated and officially re-opened to the public on January 31, 2025. The substation was named after Officer Phil Chacon who was killed in the line of duty in September of 1980.
Our patrol officers are divided into Watch Commands, providing day shift, swing shift, and grave yard coverage for emergency calls for service. In addition to patrol officers, the Southeast Area Command also has our Problem Response Team (PRT) Officers, who conduct proactive enforcement in crime areas, and community engagement and outreach. Additionally the Southeast Area Command has Crime Prevention Specialists that are available to work with residents and businesses in taking steps and measures to reduce crime and increase quality of living.
(Recent ribbon cutting of the newly renovated Phil Chacon Memorial Substation, featuring Phil Chacon's family, Mayor Keller and APD leadership.)
About the Southeast Area
The Southeast Area Command is a diverse and vibrant area of the city. Neighboring the International Airport and Kirtland Air force Base, the Southeast Area Command is home to a historic shopping and business district in Nob Hill, and home to the International District which promotes so many different cultures and ethnicities. The Southeast Area Command spans from San Mateo, east to Eubank and I-40 south to the city limits.
Newsletters
Read the Southeast Area Command Newsletters
Albuquerque Community Safety Response Overview
Additional Resources
Map: Southeast Area Command
Meet the Commander
The Southeast Area Command is overseen by Commander Josh Richards.
Commander Richards started his career with the Albuquerque Police Department in March of 2008. Richards spent a total of eight years in the Field Services Bureau, working the Southeast, Valley, Northeast and Northwest area commands. Commander Richards spent six years in the Special Operations Bureau, as a K9 handler, SWAT team member, SWAT Sergeant and finally as the tactical Lieutenant. Richards spent three years in the Investigative Bureau as an Impact and Gun Violence Reduction Unit and Gang Sergeant.
Commander Richards is married to his wife Marcy, and they have two kids, Christian and Keira.
Richards and his wife were born and raised in Albuquerque, and are raising their children here.
Upcoming Events: Southeast Area Command
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