Ask the Chief

At the suggestion of a community member, the Alamosa Police Department is implementing the “Ask the Chief” column that is intended to be an educational tool for citizens to learn more about municipal ordinances, state and federal laws, police department procedures and programs, and topics related to the services we provide.

If you have an idea you would like for us to consider, please send an email to cdodd@ci.alamosa.co.us. At the least, we will answer your question directly, and if the topic is of enough interest, we may publish it.

  • June, 2012: "Weeds, Vegetation, Trash and Rubbish" the City's Code of Ordinances and what Alamosa property owners need to know.
  • May, 2012: Safe cohabitation of bicycles and cars are a constant challenge in nearly every city in America What are your thoughts on the matter?
  • April, 2012: What are the laws regarding dog licensing in the City of Alamosa?
  • March, 2012: When can a vehicle legally pass on the right?
  • February, 2012: Is there a prescription drug abuse problem in Alamosa?
  • January, 2012: Now that you have been here for a while what changes are planned and where do you see the department headed in 2012?
  • December, 2011: How come sometimes you issue a ticket and other times someone might just get away with a verbal warning?