Section 29-7B-1 – Short title.
This act [29-7B-1 to 29-7B-4 NMSA 1978] may be cited as the “Law Enforcement Youth Cadet Corps Act”. History: Laws 1994, ch. 35, § 1.
Section 29-7B-2 – Findings and purpose.
A. The legislature finds that: (1) the level and increasingly violent nature of juvenile crime in New Mexico has reached alarming proportions; and (2) alcohol and drug abuse among minors remains a serious social problem. B. The purpose of the Law Enforcement Youth Cadet Corps Act is to: (1) provide leadership training to students; (2) […]
Section 29-7B-3 – Definitions.
As used in the Law Enforcement Youth Cadet Corps Act: A. “academy” means the New Mexico law enforcement academy; B. “department” means the department of public safety; C. “program” means a law enforcement leadership training and awareness program conducted at the academy; and D. “student” means an individual enrolled in a high school in New […]
Section 29-7B-4 – Law enforcement leadership training and awareness program; administration.
The department shall: A. provide information to high schools regarding the existence of the program and the availability of scholarships to students who apply to participate in the program; B. approve or disapprove student applications to participate in the program, with priority given to students who express a desire to pursue a career in law […]