Use-of-Force Continuum: New Mexico Training Requirements
Training
Citation
Effective date Nov. 15, 2016
Summary and Notes
Entry level handgun training includes training on use of force policies.
Relevant Excerpt
Prior to carrying a handgun on or off duty, all entry level non-certified officers shall receive a minimum of 16 hours of instruction in the following areas: legal aspects - two hours; (b) use of force policy.
Effective date Nov. 15, 2016
The minimum standards for police officer training include 12 hours on the use of force.
Block 12: Defensive tactics and handling arrested persons: 86 total block hours. This unit of instruction will provide the student with techniques used to arrest and control subjects and also how to defend themselves from physical attack. The student will learn the relationship between the subjects actions, crimes suspected of committing and the proper application of force when reasonably necessary. The subjects include:(1) use of force/force response to resistance - 12 hours…