Civil Rights Attorney on ‘Police Culture’ at APD

May 23, 2025

5.23.25 – Longtime civil rights lawyer Mark Fine has monitored the situation at APD for years. Fine joins Jeff tor the long-view perspective on how effective federal intervention has been in tamping down APD’s culture of aggression.

Correspondent: Jeff Proctor

Guest: Mark Fine, Civil Rights Lawyer

For More Information:

Findings Letter on the Albuquerque Police Department – U.S. Department of Justice

Albuquerque Police Department Consent Decree – U.S. Department of Justice

Judge dismisses federal oversight of Albuquerque Police Department – KRQE

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