Excessive or lethal force refers to unreasonable actions that police officers take when arresting or questioning a person. In New Mexico, it remains a significant civil rights issue. In 2023, cops killed 23 people, placing New Mexico high on the list of states with...
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Month: May 2024
Former peace officer pleads guilty to civil rights violation
An ex-sheriff deputy in New Mexico pleaded guilty to obstruction of justice and breaching the civil rights of an arrestee. The FBI announced the plea agreement on April 23, 2024, almost a year after the former officer sexually assaulted the female arrestee inside his...
New Mexico man charged with crime while in jail
In March, police detectives said they witnessed video footage that led them to take a New Mexico man into custody. Investigators claim the video shows the man in question involved in a shooting in a downtown area. The man’s photo was recently published in a local...
Police misconduct is inexcusable
When you were growing up in New Mexico or some other place, your parents may have taught you to respect law enforcement officers and that you could trust them to help you in a time of need. For example, parents often teach their kids to look for a security guard or...
