Chief Jeremy Story
Sat Feb 07 2026
Chief Mike Hawkins and Chief Scott Hughes sit down with Jeremy Story, Chief of the Las Cruces Police Department, for a real, candid conversation about leadership, growth, and the realities of modern policing.
In this episode, we talk about:
✅ Jeremy’s path into law enforcement and his transition into the chief’s role✅ The early challenges every new chief faces (and what he learned the hard way)✅ Why progressive leadership, transparency, and advocacy matter now more than ever✅ Community engagement and the impact of juvenile crime✅ Officer wellness programs and innovative training approaches✅ The power of mentorship for new and aspiring chiefs
Jeremy also shares where he’s taking his department next, and what future initiatives look like in Las Cruces.
If you’re a police leader, supervisor, or anyone interested in where policing is headed, this one’s worth your time.
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Chief Mike Hawkins and Chief Scott Hughes sit down with Jeremy Story, Chief of the Las Cruces Police Department, for a real, candid conversation about leadership, growth, and the realities of modern policing. In this episode, we talk about: ✅ Jeremy’s path into law enforcement and his transition into the chief’s role✅ The early challenges every new chief faces (and what he learned the hard way)✅ Why progressive leadership, transparency, and advocacy matter now more than ever✅ Community engagement and the impact of juvenile crime✅ Officer wellness programs and innovative training approaches✅ The power of mentorship for new and aspiring chiefs Jeremy also shares where he’s taking his department next, and what future initiatives look like in Las Cruces. If you’re a police leader, supervisor, or anyone interested in where policing is headed, this one’s worth your time.