| | Block Title | Hours |
| BLOCK 1 | INTRODUCTION TO THE ACADEMY | 8 |
| 1.1 | Academy Mission | 1 |
| 1.2 | Overall Academy Objectives | 0.5 |
| 1.3 | Rules and Regulations of the Academy | 2 |
| 1.4 | Learning Skills | 2 |
| 1.5 | Role and Function of the NMLEA | 0.5 |
| 1.6 | Sexual Harassment | 2 |
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| BLOCK 2 | INTRODUCTION TO LAW ENFORCEMENT IN NEW MEXICO | 29 |
| 2.1 | History and Principles of Law Enforcement | 2 |
| 2.2 | Police and the Public and Community Oriented Policing | 14 |
| 2.3 | Ethics and Moral Issues | 5 |
| 2.4 | The New Mexico Criminal Justice System | 2 |
| 2.5 | Criminal/Civil Liability – Standards of Performance | 6 |
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| BLOCK 3 | PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL READINESS | 76 |
| 3.1 | Physical Fitness | 1 |
| 3.2 | Academy Physical Requirements | 72 |
| 3.3 | Emotional Health and Stress Management | 2 |
| 3.4 | Nutrition | 1 |
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| BLOCK 4 | LAWS AND PROCEDURES | 44 |
| 4.1 | Authority and Jurisdiction | 6 |
| 4.2 | Constitutional Law | 2 |
| 4.3 | Criminal Law | 10 |
| 4.4 | Criminal Procedures and Laws of Arrest | 7 |
| 4.5 | Search and Seizure | 15 |
| 4.6 | Civil Laws | 2 |
| 4.7 | Liquor Laws | 1 |
| 4.8 | Indian Country | 1 |
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| BLOCK 5 | PATROL PROCEDURES AND OPERATIONS | 99.5 |
| 5.1 | Role of Patrol in Policing the Community | 1 |
| 5.2 | Patrol Procedures | 16 |
| 5.3 | Patrol Activities and Incidents | 8 |
| 5.4 | Vehicle Stop Techniques | 12 |
| 5.5 | Roadblocks and Barricades | 2 |
| 5.6 | Crimes in Progress | 4 |
| 5.7 | Crowd Control and Civil Disorder | 1 |
| 5.8 | Crime Prevention and Fear Reduction | 1.5 |
| 5.9 | Special Problems – Gangs and Terrorism | 10 |
| 5.10 | Critical Incident Management | 16 |
| 5.11 | Radio Procedures | 5 |
| 5.12 | Patrol Response Practicum | 13 |
| 5.13 | Night-Time Vehicle Stops Practicum | 5 |
| 5.14 | Night-Time Building Searches Practicum | 5 |
| 5.15 | Officer Survival | |
| BLOCK 6 | PRINCIPLES OF CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION | 76 |
| 6.1 | The Officer as First Responder | 6 |
| 6.2 | Interviewing and Interrogation Techniques and Skills | 8 |
| 6.3 | Identifying, Collecting and Processing Evidence | 16 |
| 6.4 | Identification of Suspects | 2 |
| 6.5 | Crimes Against People | 4 |
| 6.6 | Crimes Against Property | 4 |
| 6.7 | Injury and Death Cases | 3 |
| 6.8 | Sex Crimes | 6 |
| 6.9 | Controlled Substances | 8 |
| 6.10 | Informants and Intelligence | 2 |
| 6.11 | Surveillance | 2 |
| 6.12 | Civil Complaints and Service Calls | 2 |
| 6.13 | Technology Crimes and Investigation | 4 |
| 6.14 | Crime Scene Investigation Practicum | 9 |
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| BLOCK 7 | MOTOR VEHICLE LAW ENFORCEMENT | 35.5 |
| 7.1 | Vehicle Code and Enforcement | 2 |
| 7.2 | Title, Registration and Vehicle Identification | 1 |
| 7.3 | Driver Licensing | 2 |
| 7.4 | Occupant Safety | 1.5 |
| 7.5 | Traffic Enforcement Strategies | 1 |
| 7.6 | DWI Enforcement/Impaired Operator | 24 |
| 7.7 | Commercial Motor Vehicle Enforcement | 4 |
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| BLOCK 8 | MOTOR VEHICLE COLLISION INVESTIGATION AND RELATED ISSUES | 34 |
| 8.1 | Collision Investigation | 24 |
| 8.2 | Hazardous Materials | 8 |
| 8.3 | Traffic Accident Report Forms | 2 |
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| BLOCK 9 | HUMAN RELATIONS | 29 |
| 9.1 | Perceptions of Human Behavior | 10 |
| 9.2 | Cultural Diversity | 3 |
| 9.3 | Spanish Language | 16 |
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| BLOCK 10 | CRISIS MANAGEMENT | 40 |
| 10.1 | Behavior Management and Crisis Intervention | 12 |
| 10.2 | Dispute Intervention and Conflict Management | 8 |
| 10.3 | Handling the Mentally Ill and Other Special Populations | 12 |
| 10.4 | Suicide, Barricaded Person, Hostage, and Suicide by Police | 8 |
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| BLOCK 11 | DOMESTIC ISSUES | 22 |
| 11.1 | Juvenile Law and Justice | 2 |
| 11.2 | Handling Juveniles and Their Problems | 2 |
| 11.3 | Domestic Violence and Police Response | 8 |
| 11.4 | Victim Assistance Laws | 2 |
| 11.5 | Domestic Violence Practicum | 8 |
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| BLOCK 12 | DEFENSIVE TACTICS/HANDLING ARRESTED PERSONS | 88 |
| 12.1 | Use of Force Legal Issues | 7 |
| 12.2 | Use of Force Continuum/Judgment Issues | 7 |
| 12.3 | Medical Implications | 1 |
| 12.4 | OC Spray | 3 |
| 12.5 | Mechanics of Arrest, Restraint and Control | 68 |
| 12.6 | Transporting Prisoners | 2 |
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| BLOCK 13 | REPORT WRITING | 14.5 |
| 13.1 | Note Taking and Report Writing | 14.5 |
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| BLOCK 14 | CASE PRESENTATION | 19 |
| 14.1 | Courtroom Testimony and Demeanor | 5 |
| 14.2 | Police Officer as Prosecutor / Legal Practice Exercise | 14 |
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| BLOCK 15 | BASIC FIREARMS COURSE | 80 |
| 15.1 | Basic Firearms | 69.5 |
| 15.2 | Body Armor | 1 |
| 15.3 | Deadly Force Decision Making Practicum (FATS) | 9.5 |
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| BLOCK 16 | OPERATION OF A PATROL VEHICLE | 40 |
| 16.1 | Introduction to Emergency Vehicle Operations | 3 |
| 16.2 | Pursuit and Legal Issues | 2 |
| 16.3 | Emergency Response | 3 |
| 16.4 | Vehicle Dynamics | 2.5 |
| 16.5 | Driving Courses | 29.5 |
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| BLOCK 17 | FIRST AID AND CPR | 16 |
| 17.1 | First Aid | 4 |
| 17.2 | CPR for the Professional Rescuer | 9 |
| 17.3 | Blood Borne Pathogens | 3 |
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| BLOCK 18 | ADMINISTRATIVE | 49.5 |
| 18.1 | 49.5 hours required of additional time must be taken in the classes above. | 49.5 |
