Section 10-11-27.2 - Legislative findings.
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.