Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced the appointment of Matt Broom, who will serve as interim chief of New Mexico State Police.Bryan Waller was appointed as interim deputy chief of the state’s largest law enforcement agency. This decision comes after the retirement of NMSP Chief Troy Weisler.Broom has served with NMSP for 24 years after starting his career in 2001 as a state patrolman in Artesia. He has overseen investigations into large narcotics and crimes against children among other cases.Your neighborhood: Local news from KOAT Action 7 NewsBroom has served as deputy chief since being promoted to the role in 2021. Waller has served in law enforcement for 17 years serving in patrol, special operations, command and internal affairs. He also earned the Medal of Valor in 2011 for his actions taking during a hostage situation among other service awards.Lujan Grisham said the two appointees have served New Mexicans for years while expressing the importance of NMSP to public safety.”New Mexico State Police is the backbone of public safety across this state — in our cities, our rural communities, and everywhere in between,” Lujan Grisham said. “Matt Broom brings 24 years of experience and tested leadership to this role, and Bryan Waller is a decorated officer who has served New Mexicans with courage and integrity at every rank. I have confidence they will both serve New Mexicans well.” Action 7 News On The Go: Download our app for free
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced the appointment of Matt Broom, who will serve as interim chief of New Mexico State Police.
Bryan Waller was appointed as interim deputy chief of the state’s largest law enforcement agency. This decision comes after the retirement of NMSP Chief Troy Weisler.
Broom has served with NMSP for 24 years after starting his career in 2001 as a state patrolman in Artesia. He has overseen investigations into large narcotics and crimes against children among other cases.
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Broom has served as deputy chief since being promoted to the role in 2021.
Waller has served in law enforcement for 17 years serving in patrol, special operations, command and internal affairs. He also earned the Medal of Valor in 2011 for his actions taking during a hostage situation among other service awards.
Lujan Grisham said the two appointees have served New Mexicans for years while expressing the importance of NMSP to public safety.
“New Mexico State Police is the backbone of public safety across this state — in our cities, our rural communities, and everywhere in between,” Lujan Grisham said. “Matt Broom brings 24 years of experience and tested leadership to this role, and Bryan Waller is a decorated officer who has served New Mexicans with courage and integrity at every rank. I have confidence they will both serve New Mexicans well.”
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