New Mexico sheriff oversight

Bernalillo County

Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office Advisory and Review Board

Founded 2020 Bernalillo County Ordinance (Sept. 2020)

Independence
32 / 100 weak
LE capability
18 / 40 limited
How these scores are calculated
Independence dimensions
Appointment method Mixed (multi-branch) +12 / 20
Term length 4 years +5 / 15
Removal standard For cause only +12 / 20
Budget independence Executive discretion +2 / 15
Subpoena / testimony Neither 0 / 10
Records access Restricted +1 / 5
Public reports required No 0 / 5
Pre-publication review Executive review 0 / 10
Total 32 / 100
Law-enforcement capability
Discipline authority Advisory +6 / 12
Use-of-force investigation Refers to agency 0 / 10
Evidence access Restricted +4 / 10
Civilian composition Civilians required +8 / 8
Total 18 / 40
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