This memorial requests the collaboration of key stakeholders, including a designee from the Department of Public Safety, the Director and Deputy Director of Training for the New Mexico Law Enforcement Academy, and a designee from the Public Employees Retirement Association. The purpose of this collaboration is to study the challenges related to the recruitment and retention of instructors at the New Mexico Law Enforcement Academy. The memorial emphasizes the importance of high-quality training and standards in law enforcement, which are hindered by the current retirement eligibility requirements that disadvantage potential instructor candidates compared to their municipal law enforcement counterparts.

The memorial highlights that the New Mexico Law Enforcement Academy is currently only 40% staffed in instructor roles due to the significant barrier posed by the five additional years of service required for academy instructors to retire with comparable benefits. This situation not only affects recruitment but also retention, as current instructors may leave for local law enforcement positions that offer better retirement options. The memorial calls for a consensus recommendation to be made to the legislative interim committee by September 15, 2025, to address these issues and improve the overall policing strategies and capabilities in New Mexico.