The state attorney general is asking the New Mexico Law Enforcement Academy board to review its training for officers and to make sure it remains transparent.
Hector Balderas, who chairs the board that oversees the academy, said Tuesday the move was to reassure the public that law enforcement officers are prepared.
Balderas announced at the Espanola meeting the formation of two subcommittees to examine the challenges officers face and to make sure the board is compliant with transparency laws.
The eight-member New Mexico board came under scrutiny in September 2013 following a vote to give complete control over curriculum to director Jack Jones.
Jones shortened classes to 16 weeks from 22 and changed use of deadly force training, saying it would reduce police shootings in the state.
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