A. After consultation with the employing agency, the board may refuse to issue, or may suspend or revoke a police officer’s certification when the board determines that a person has:

Terms Used In New Mexico Statutes 29-7-13

  • Fraud: Intentional deception resulting in injury to another.
  • Plea: In a criminal case, the defendant's statement pleading "guilty" or "not guilty" in answer to the charges, a declaration made in open court.

(1)     failed to satisfy the qualifications for certification, set forth in Section 29-7- 6 NMSA 1978;

(2)     committed acts that constitute dishonesty or fraud;

(3)     been convicted of, pled guilty to or entered a plea of no contest to: (a) any felony charge; or

(b) any violation of federal or state law or a local ordinance relating to aggravated assault, theft, driving while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs, controlled substances or any law or ordinance involving moral turpitude;

(4)     knowingly made any false statement in his application for certification. B. The board shall develop, adopt and promulgate administrative procedures for

suspension or revocation of a police officer’s certification that include notice and an opportunity for the affected police officer to be heard as well as procedures for review of the board’s decision.

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