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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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The Line: Questions Arise Over APD Hire

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October 26, 2018 – How long should past allegations against a prospective employee or appointee affect their selection? Does it depend on the position they are looking to hold? Gene Grant and the Line opinion panelists look at a past lawsuit of excessive use of force that is clouding a recent Albuquerque Police Department hire.…

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