Judiciary committee advances bill to shift police training standards to rulemaking despite opposition The committee advanced SB50, which moves some statutory in‑service training requirements into rulemaking and gives the Standards and Training Council flexibility; proponents said it allows modernized training while opponents warned it could remove enforceable refresher standards in high‑risk areas.

A contentious bill aiming to modernize police training standards is advancing, but critics warn it may jeopardize crucial refresher courses in high-risk areas.

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Senate committee advances bill to limit out-of-state and nonlaw-enforcement use of license-plate reader data The Senate Judiciary Committee advanced a substitute for SB40 that narrows exceptions for sharing automated license plate reader (ALPR) data, adds administrative enforcement to the Department of Public Safety and tightens penalties; the sponsor said the measure balances law-enforcement utility with privacy guardrails.

New Mexico's Senate has taken a bold step to protect privacy by advancing a bill that limits the use of automated license plate reader data, balancing law enforcement needs with essential guardrails.

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New Mexico council defines law enforcement training standards and requirements New Mexico law enforcement standards and training council establishes guidelines for basic training

New Mexico is on the brink of a transformative shift in law enforcement training with Senate Bill 54, aiming to standardize practices and enhance public safety.

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New law defines roles for state and local law enforcement agencies Law clarifies definitions of law enforcement agencies and police officers in New Mexico

New Mexico is on the brink of a transformative shift in law enforcement training with Senate Bill 54, sparking a heated debate about accountability and community safety.

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New Mexico mandates crisis management training for law enforcement officers Law enforcement training now requires 40 hours of crisis management including mental health interactions

New Mexico's Senate is taking a groundbreaking step by mandating 40 hours of crisis management training for law enforcement, aiming to transform police interactions with individuals facing mental health challenges.

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New Mexico legislators introduce bill for sheriff transportation reimbursements Legislators propose reimbursement for county sheriffs transporting inmates and charged individuals.

New Mexico lawmakers are stepping up to ease financial burdens on county sheriffs with a new bill aimed at reimbursing transportation costs for inmates, but will this solution address deeper issues in the justice system?

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Senator Padilla proposes pay increase for New Mexico State Police officers New Mexico State Police to become highest-paid law enforcement under Senator Padilla's bill.

A groundbreaking bill in New Mexico could make state police the highest-paid law enforcement officers, stirring up intense debates over pay, recruitment, and public safety.

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