Bike Patrol Unit

The Bike Patrol Unit (BPU) consists of several certified bike patrol officers. The BPU duties are to patrol highly congested shopping areas to enhance crime prevention and community relations initiatives as well as provide enforcement when necessary. They also patrol parks, playgrounds, controlling loitering, and enforcement of State Law and City Ordinance. The BPU is an essential tool for aggressive drug detection in parks, recreational and residential areas. The BPU is also used during parades and special events within the city.

Chief of Police

Nigel Reynoso

Chief Nigel Reynoso was born in San Luis, Mexico and has been a resident of San Luis, Arizona since 1988. He has served the community as a Police Officer for the City of San Luis Police Department since 2005.

Chief Reynoso has commanded all divisions of the San Luis Police Department including Patrol, Support Services, and Administration as a Police Lieutenant.

Chief Reynoso is a graduate of Northwestern School of Police Staff and Command and the University of Phoenix with a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Administration. He is also a graduate of the Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training Board (AZPOST) Leadership Program (ALP) Session 21 and has completed the FBI Law Enforcement Executive Development Association’s leadership schools and has achieved the FBI-LEEDA Trilogy Award.

Chief Reynoso serves as a member of the International Association of Chiefs of Police, the Arizona Association of Chief of Police, and the Yuma County Drugs & Delinquency Coalition. Chief Reynos is a United States Marine Corps Veteran.

Detective

Oscar Ruiz

Detective

Lino Valencia

Officer

Aaron Gonzalez

Sergeant

Emmanuel Aldama

Sergeant Emmanuel Aldama was born in Yuma, Arizona. Sergeant Aldama graduated from the Arizona Law Enforcement Training Academy (ALEA) in Phoenix, Arizona, and has served the community as a Police Officer for the City of San Luis Police Department since 2014.

Sergeant Aldama is a graduate of Arizona State University with a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice and Criminology. Sergeant Aldama’s previous assignments have included serving as a detective in the Criminal Investigation Division, a K9 handler within the Patrol Division, and a Task Force Officer assigned to the United States Marshal’s Office fugitive apprehension division.

Sergeant Aldama became a certified use-of-force analyst after graduating from the Force Science Institute. Sergeant Aldama is a Forensic Phlebotomist, a trained interviewer for sex crimes, and a current sniper within the department, and a member of the SLPD Honor Guard.

Sergeant Aldama is a General Instructor, Firearms Instructor, Rifle Instructor, Defensive Tactics Instructor, High-Risk Vehicle Stops Instructor, High-Threat Vehicle Engagement Instructor, and a Glock/Rifle armorer.

Sergeant Aldama is currently assigned to the Patrol Division of the San Luis Police Department.

Sergeant Aldama is serving in the United States Army National Guard.