The bill proposes to declare February 10, 2025, as "Law Enforcement Appreciation Day" in the House of Representatives of New Mexico. It acknowledges the vital role that law enforcement officers play in serving various communities across the state, including municipalities, counties, universities, tribes, and the state itself. The resolution highlights the challenges faced by these officers, such as dangerous working conditions, mental and physical health issues, and resource shortages, as well as the recent trend of officer shortages in communities statewide.
In addition to the declaration, the bill mandates that copies of the memorial be sent to key stakeholders, including the chief of the New Mexico state police, the executive director of the New Mexico sheriffs' association, and various police and sheriff's departments, including those of New Mexico's Indian nations, tribes, and pueblos, as well as the federal bureau of Indian affairs. This initiative aims to recognize and appreciate the contributions of law enforcement personnel in New Mexico.