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2011 New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 29: Law Enforcement
Article 14: Peace Officer's Employer-Employee Relations, 29-14-1 through 29-14-11
Section 29-14-2: Findings and purpose.

Universal Citation:
NM Stat § 29-14-2 (1996 through 1st Sess 50th Legis)
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29-14-2. Findings and purpose.

A. The legislature finds and declares that effective law enforcement is dependent upon the maintenance of stable relations between peace officers and their employers. Moreover, the existence of stable relations between peace officers and their employers will enhance law enforcement services provided to the citizens of New Mexico.

B. The purpose of the Peace Officer's Employer-Employee Relations Act [29-14-1 NMSA 1978] is to prescribe certain rights for peace officers, particularly when they are placed under investigation by their employer.

C. Provisions of this act only apply to administrative actions and shall not apply to criminal investigations of a peace officer except as provided in Section 8 [29-14-8 NMSA 1978] of this act.

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