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Episode 823 | APD and Mental Health – Web Extra

NMiF Producer Megan Kamerick continues her conversation about the Albuquerque Police Department and encounters with people who have mental health problems. They talk about the training officers receive and the issues highlighted by the Department of Justice on the use of force against this population. They also discuss issues contributing to these confrontations, including a lack of supportive housing and other services, and whether these problems could be a catalyst to make things better.

New Mexico in Focus is on hiatus as our team gears up for coverage of the general election; we'll be back with all new journalism in October.