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New Mexico Statutes Chapter 29. Law Enforcement § 29-7D-2. Use of force statewide policy

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

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 of this 2023 act.

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Cite this article: FindLaw.com - New Mexico Statutes Chapter 29. Law Enforcement § 29-7D-2. Use of force statewide policy - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nm/chapter-29-law-enforcement/nm-st-sect-29-7d-2/

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