Martinez: We are not going to protect officers who break laws

Governor Susana Martinez

From KOB-TV.com - Two New Mexico State Police officers are facing felony criminal charges in separate incidents that have the governor sounding off about conduct of law enforcement officers. David Sherman patrols the Gallup area and was arrested by Laguna Tribal Police over the weekend charged with DWI, Reckless Driving, and Tampering with Evidence.  Sherman’s arrest comes one week after Department of Public Safety Special Investigations Officer Tim Carlson was arrested by Albuquerque Police charged with forcing prostitutes to have sex with him. "It's unacceptable for a law enforcer to become a law breaker," Gov. Susana Martinez said. Martinez is ultimately in charge of the New Mexico State Police Department appointing both a cabinet secretary and police chief to maintain order amongst the ranks. Read more

Martinez: We are not going to protect officers who break laws