新墨西哥州现在允许有工作授权的非公民成为警官,以解决人员短缺问题。 New Mexico now allows non-citizens with work authorization to become police officers to tackle staffing shortages.

新墨西哥州州长签署了一项法案,允许获得美国独联体工作授权的个人成为警官和警长,扩大合格候选人库,并旨在解决执法人员短缺问题。 New Mexico's governor signed a bill allowing individuals with work authorization from USCIS to become police officers and sheriffs, expanding the pool of eligible candidates and aiming to address staffing shortages in law enforcement. 以前,只有美国公民才能担任这些职务。 Previously, only U.S. citizens could hold these roles. 超过51 000名新墨西哥人,包括梦想者和合法永久居民,现在有资格担任执法职务。 Over 51,000 New Mexicans, including Dreamers and legal permanent residents, are now eligible for law enforcement positions. 新法对所有候选人都保持同样的审查和标准。 The new law maintains the same vetting and standards for all candidates.