Support Services Commander

Captain Robert Telles

Office / Voicemail: (575) 763-9452

Email: rtelles@cityofclovis.org

Captain Robbie Telles started his law enforcement career serving with the Clovis Police Department beginning in September 1991. Captain Telles has served the Clovis Police Department as a patrol officer, Field Training Officer, Gang Unit Officer, Detective, Narcotics Agent, SWAT Team Sniper, SWAT Team Leader and SWAT Team Commander. As a Sergeant he served in the Office of Professional Standards reporting directly to the Chief of Police and managed the training and recruiting efforts for the department. As a Lieutenant he was responsible for managing and purchasing of equipment while serving as Quartermaster and later managing different shifts in the Patrol Division.

Captain Telles is currently tasked as an instructor in all areas of “Use of Force”, firearms, custody and control. Captain Telles is a graduate of the Northwestern University School of Police Staff and Command having served as the class President.

Captain Telles has been awarded the Combat Cross Medal for Valor, two Meritorious Service Awards and numerous Commendations.

Captain Telles assumed command of the Support Services Division in March of 2020.