Section 29-12A-3 - Powers and duties of advisory council.
29-12A-3. Powers and duties of advisory council.
A. The powers and duties of the crime stoppers advisory council are to:
(1) advise and assist in the creation and maintenance of local crime stoppers programs;
(2) certify local crime stoppers programs for the purposes of confidentiality of records, privileges and immunities set forth in the Crime Stoppers Act [29-12A-1 NMSA 1978];
(3) encourage the media to promote the functions of local crime stoppers programs; and
(4) facilitate training for local crime stoppers programs.
B. The council shall not take part in the receipt of reports or tips regarding criminal activity.