Expert outlines Taser use guidelines for New Mexico agencies
Law enforcement agencies in New Mexico follow the Reactive Control Model to judge Taser use. Officers assess cooperative versus non cooperative subjects and consider call nature, threats, and circumstances. Immune civil liability may arise in family violence arrests, but use of force is judged by totality of the circumstances at the scene.
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Teen uses stun gun in park fight after mother dispute
Martinez 14 was struck by a dart and later treated after an encounter with police officer Hatcher in a city park. She underwent surgery at University of New Mexico Hospital to remove a dart from her head and was released home after two hours. Her mother Stacy Akin said the family will pursue legal action and return to Albuquerque for follow up. Officer Hatcher was placed on administrative leave amid the case.
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Viewpoint: Questions on Police Tactics in Tucumcari
In this Viewpoint, readers challenge Curry County Sheriff Hatcher’s use of a stun gun on a nonviolent teenage girl. The author argues for nonlethal restraint and criticizes the pursuit as unnecessary, noting the girl posed no immediate danger and could have been located later.
Notable officers honored at Quay County Health Luncheon
Ten law enforcement officers were honored at the Quay County Maternal Child and Community Health Law Enforcement Appreciation Luncheon. The event recognized top performers in minor in possession citations and DWI arrests from July 1, 2008, to June 30, including 107 MIP citations and 87 DWI arrests. Honorees included Pedro Bolin Logan Shanna Reed state parks Larry Cooksey Quay County Patricia Lopez Tucumcari Lorenzo Emilio Tucumcari Chris Stimpson state police Wade Strand Logan.
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Altrusa Tucumcari Installs 2009 2010 Officers
Nancy McNabb was installed president for 2009 2010 at the Altrusa International of Tucumcari Club. Other officers include Catherine Bugg as first vice president Sylvia Wampler second vice president TM Linda Donworth recording secretary Jeannette Maddaford treasurer Evelyn Coughenour corresponding secretary Lois Sappington director and Barbara Cherry director.
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