Southeast Area Commander
Meet the leadership at the Southeast Area Command.
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.