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“It’s something of an intimidating process,” Weisler said.
Consequently, some parts of the state don’t have any officers trained as drug recognition experts, legislators were told Tuesday.
The numbers surfaced as members of the Courts, Corrections and Justice Committee dedicated much of their afternoon to New Mexico’s preparation to carry out a new law legalizing cannabis for adults.
Retail sales are set to begin by April next year. Growing cannabis at home for recreational use became legal last month.
The work of drug recognition experts is expected to take on extra importance because there’s no standard breath test or assumed impairment level for cannabis, in contrast to alcohol. Officers certified as experts can help distinguish whether a person is truly impaired by cannabis.
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• 43 minutes ago On June 23, 2021, the New Mexico State Police Investigations Bureau was contacted to investigate a police shooting involving the Santa Fe Police Department (SFPD).
Investigators learned that on June 23, 2021, at approximately 10:07 a.m., SFPD responded to a fight and shooting incident at DeVargas Park (302 West DeVargas Street) in Santa Fe, NM. SFPD officers searched the area and located a male suspect who was armed with a handgun. A foot pursuit ensued which led down Old Santa Fe Trail and Alameda Street. The male suspect ran north on Old Santa Fe Trail and into a crowded tourist area. At that point, the male suspect turned towards the SFPD officers and pointed the handgun at them. A SFPD officer discharged his department issued firearm towards the male suspect at least once, striking him.