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Police Staffing Issues

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September 17, 2021 – Crime often tops the list of problems facing New Mexicans, yet cities and counties say it’s hard finding enough police officers and deputies to tackle the issue. In Albuquerque, less than half of the force of 959 sworn law enforcers are patrol officers. The Line opinion panel examines police staffing problems…

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Policing in 2020: APD Consent Decree | Web Extra

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September 25, 2020 – Host Gene Grants spends a few more minutes with our guests talking about what it will take to see meaningful reform within the Albuquerque Police Department. Host/Correspondent: Gene Grant Guests:Dr. Finnie Coleman, American Literary Studies Associate Professor, UNM Department of EnglishSteve Torres, APD Forward Kate Lynnes, Mental Healthcare Advocate

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