Section 10-11-27.2 - Legislative findings. - New Mexico Statutes

10-11-27.2. Legislative findings.

The legislature finds that:   

A.     it is appropriate to recognize the professionalism and dedication of state police officers, who provide an essential service to the citizens of New Mexico;   

B.     it is appropriate to recognize the hazardous nature of the work performed by state police officers;   

C.     the spirit of what it takes to be a state police officer is personified by Sergeant Brent H. Bateman, who served with honor as a state police officer for twenty-two years. Sergeant Bateman became ill days after his retirement and passed away a short six months following retirement; and   

D.     the twenty percent credit towards actual service provided in state police member coverage plan 1 is dedicated to Sergeant Brent H. Bateman and all other officers who have served, and who do serve, as New Mexico state police officers.