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New Mexican lawmakers are reacting to the galvanizing calls for police reform around the country by introducing legislation to clean up the state’s law enforcement academy regulations. The legislation focuses on transferring and creating deadlines for some of the New Mexico Law Enforcement Academy’s (NMLEA) responsibilities.
The NMLEA currently has two primary responsibilities: training officers and suspending or revoking certification to serve as a peace officer.
Representative Antonio “Moe” Maestas, D-Albuquerque, highlighted the clear contradiction of those respo
Attempts at criminal justice reform are not new for the New Mexico Legislature, but success in lessening criminal penalties and revamping processes has seen mixed results. But reform advocates and some lawmakers said they are confident this is the year criminal justice reform proposals will gain more traction and possibly be signed into law.
Rep. Antonio “Moe” Maestas, D-Albuquerque, who has been a long-time advocate for criminal justice reform said a politically progessive shift of the Legislature could help move those types of bills forward.
“I think a lot of champions have emerged,” Maestas said. “So I anticipate a whole slew of criminal justice type bills to increase public safety and make the system more accountable”
Farmington mayor objects to nixing qualified immunity for officers
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Letter to Civil Rights Commission requests keeping protection in place
Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020 11:56 AM Updated: Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020 6:16 PM The Farmington Police Department uses body cameras to better document incidents and to provide accountability when it comes to officer conduct. Morgan Mitchell/Durango Herald
Farmington mayor objects to nixing qualified immunity for officers The Farmington Police Department uses body cameras to better document incidents and to provide accountability when it comes to officer conduct. Morgan Mitchell/Durango Herald
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FARMINGTON – The city of Farmington and the Farmington Police Department made a plea in November to the New Mexico Civil Rights Commission to not remove qualified immunity for law enforcement officers.