Lt. Carolina Brandle began her career as a first responder in 2005 as an EMT. She attended the New Mexico Law Enforcement Academy, graduated and has 13 years of Law Enforcement experience. During her time at the Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Office, she worked within the Patrol, Courts and Criminal Investigations Divisions. She became a General Police Instructor, Field Training Officer and a Background Investigator early on in her career. Lt. Brandle is the highest ranking female in the Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Office and has helped our community by raising thousands of dollars for non-profit organizations. She promoted through each rank and into her current position as the Lieutenant of the Training, Recruiting & Courts Divisions within the Sheriff’s Office.