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The Line: Using Former Officers To Respond To Non-Emergency Calls

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October 28, 2016 – A proposed pilot project in Albuquerque would use retired law enforcement officers to respond to non-emergency calls. Is that the best way to respond to rising crime rates in the state’s largest city? Host Gene Grant leads a discussion on the plan with this week’s Line opinion panelists. Line Panelists: Janice…

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The Line: Auditor Keller Announces Examination Of Rape Kit Backlog (Web Extra)

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May 13, 2016 – New Mexico State Auditor Tim Keller announced on May 5 that the state auditor’s  office will examine why there are still over 5,000 untested rape kits around the state. “Clearing the backlog of sexual assault evidence kits is absolutely critical for survivors and for our state’s public safety,” Keller said in a…

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