Section 29-7-13 - Refusal, suspension or revocation of certification. - New Mexico Statutes

29-7-13. Refusal, suspension or revocation of certification.

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:   

(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.