NMSP ruling holds county sheriff's department's liable deputized civilians

A New Mexico Supreme Court ruling to hold county sheriff departments liable for actions of anyone they decide to deputize, even if they are not a part of the force.

This decision took place on May 11 and is already showing the impact it has on regions across New Mexico.

This outcome stemmed from an earlier situation involving a Pojoaque police officer who was deputized in Santa Fe County.

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