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§ 29-7D-2 NMSA 1978

Use of force statewide policy

Laws 2023, ch. 86, § 11.

Each law enforcement agency shall develop and maintain policies regarding use of force by law enforcement officers in its employ. At a minimum, such use-of-force policies shall incorporate:

A. a discussion of considerations that law enforcement officers must make prior to the application of physical force, including an explanation of reasonable force necessary to accomplish a lawful objective; and

B. ethical considerations law enforcement officers shall make during the application of physical force, including provisions pursuant to Section 14 [ 29-7D-5 NMSA 1978] of this 2023 act.

Official source: NMOneSource (New Mexico Compilation Commission). Reproduced from public-domain New Mexico statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.