New Mexico § 29-7D-2 Use of force statewide policy

New Mexico Statutes

§ 29-7D-2 — Use of force statewide policy

New Mexico § 29-7D-2

Ch. 29Law Enforcement

Art. 7DUse of Force Procedures

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N.M. Stat. Ann. § 29-7D-2 (2026).

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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.

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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.