Santa Fe County Sheriff's Office

SANTA FE COUNTY SHERIFF

Adan Mendoza
First Term: 2019 - 2022
Second Term: 2023 - 2026
35 Camino Justicia
Santa Fe, NM 87508
Public Safety Complex
505-986-2455

MISSION STATEMENT

To protect and serve the people of Santa Fe County employing Integrity, commitment, leadership and teamwork as core organizational values.

Dedicated to enhancing the public safety and welfare of the communities we serve by working in partnership with the residents and communities of our diverse county.

We pledge to achieve professional excellence by providing thoughtful, courteous and responsive law enforcement endeavors as we undertake our duties of public service and public safety on behalf of the residents of Santa Fe

Innovative 4/8/40 WORK WELL LIVE WELL Pilot Schedule

Four Days to Thrive: 4/8/40 Pilot Yields Positive Initial Results for Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Office

Santa Fe, NM— The Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Office has officially concluded the six-month pilot program for the “4/8/40 Work Well Live Well” schedule, which launched on October 5, 2024.

The innovative workweek model—consisting of four 8-hour shifts totaling 40 hours—was offered to patrol deputies as an opt-in/opt-out option during the trial period. Up to two hours of administrative leave were provided per regularly scheduled shift for patrol deputies to focus on their physical and mental well-being. Productivity and other metrics were gathered from both groups and compared to the same timeframe in 2023 and 2024. The findings from October 5, 2024, through April 5, 2025, reveal initial positive outcomes: Overtime hours decreased by 53%

Deputies who opted in initiated 69% more calls for service

Traffic stops by the opt-in group increased by 94%

Overall, traffic citations rose by 84%

Motor vehicle crashes dropped by 20%, linked to increased traffic enforcement

The average satisfaction score among opt-in deputies was 8.88/10, with a March 2025 peak at 9.27/10

Vacancy rates fell from 24% in August 2024 to just 3%

Response times for Priority Level 1 and all service calls steadily declined The pilot program aimed to improve deputies’ work-life balance by replacing 12-hour shifts—which often stretched to 15 hours—with a more sustainable schedule that provided time for deputies to focus on their physical and mental well-being. The change allowed deputies more time for rest, family, and personal well-being while also boosting operational effectiveness.

Given these positive, initial results, Sheriff Adan Mendoza and County Manager Gregory S. Shaffer have agreed to extend the schedule for another six months. The Sheriff’s Office will continue monitoring performance metrics and addressing any emerging concerns. The sheriff and the county manager will jointly make a final decision on adopting the schedule long-term.

Sheriff's Office Concerns or Comments? Send us an e-mail!

If you have an opinion, concern, or comment regarding the Santa Fe County Sheriff's Office send an e-mail to: shfconcerns@santafecountynm.gov

PLEASE NOTE: This e-mail address is not the means by which to report a crime or to request assistance.For any emergency you can call Emergency Dispatch at 911
For a non-emergency that requires assistance you may call 505 428-3720.

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