Albuquerque Police Shift Lengths Extended

2.24.2022 – Patrol shifts for Albuquerque police officers have been extended to twelve hours to help cover staffing shortages at the department. Our Line Panelists weigh the possible positives and negatives of this change. Plus, how does this fit with the growing calls for a crackdown on crime?

Host: Gene Grant

Line Opinion Panelists:

Tom Garrity, Garrity Group public relations

Cathryn McGill, founder and director, NM Black Leadership Council

TJ Trout, radio host, KKOB

For More Information:

Albuquerque Police Officers Shifting to a 12-Hour Schedule – Associated Press

12-Hour Shifts Begin for APD – KRQE