N.M. Stat. § 29-7D-2
Use of force statewide policy.
Each law enforcement agency shall develop and maintain policies regarding use of
force by law enforcement officers in its employ. At a minimum, such use-of-force
policies shall incorporate:
A. a discussion of considerations that law enforcement officers must make prior to
the application of physical force, including an explanation of reasonable force necessary
to accomplish a lawful objective; and
B. ethical considerations law enforcement officers shall make during the application
of physical force, including provisions pursuant to Section 14 [29-7D-5 NMSA 1978] of
this 2023 act.