29-7D-2: Use of force statewide policy.

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.