This week on New Mexico in Focus, we take a deep dive into new public safety leadership at the City of Albuquerque. Police Chief Cecily Barker talks about her 20-year career with the Albuquerque Police Department and how she differs from the previous chief, Harold Medina. Public Safety Director Raul Bujanda talks about coordination between Albuquerque’s police, fire and community safety departments. Daniel Williams, a policy advocate with ACLU of New Mexico, gives his thoughts on the city’s new leaders. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Late last month, Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller appointed Cecily Barker as his new police chief. Barker has spent more than 20 years on the force, has served several months as interim chief and is the first woman to hold the position. Host Nash Jones spoke with Barker about her path to the top spot. Later, Barker explains how she plans to win back the public’s trust in the city’s police department. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Keller also named Raul Bujanda to be the city’s public safety director. Bujanda talks with Nash about the resurrected role and how his experience as an FBI agent will inform his work. Then, Bujanda breaks down why it’s important for Albuquerque’s police, fire and community safety departments to better coordinate their work. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
For years, the New Mexico affiliate of the American Civil Liberties Union has kept a close eye on the Albuquerque Police Department. Now 11 months out from federal oversight of the department ending, policy advocate Daniel Williams sat down with Executive Producer Jeff Proctor to discuss how new leadership could help uphold recent reforms. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Nash Jones\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Segments:\u00a0 ACLU\u00a0of NM\u00a0Weighs in on New\u00a0Public Safety Leaders<\/em>\u00a0 New ABQ Director Oversees Police,\u00a0Community Safety\u00a0and Fire Departments<\/em>\u00a0 APD Chief Barker on\u00a0Winning Back Public Support\u00a0for\u00a0Police<\/em>\u00a0 <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" This week on New Mexico in Focus, we take a deep dive into new public safety leadership at the City of Albuquerque. Police Chief Cecily Barker talks about her 20-year career with the Albuquerque Police Department and how she differs from the previous chief, Harold Medina. Public Safety Director Raul Bujanda talks about coordination between Albuquerque’s police, fire and community safety departments. Daniel Williams,…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":54,"featured_media":48914,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[218],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-48908","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-episode"],"yoast_head":"\n
Cecily Barker Appointed New\u00a0Albuquerque Police\u00a0Chief<\/em>\u00a0
Correspondent:\u00a0Nash Jones\u00a0
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Cecily Barker, Albuquerque Police Chief Appointee\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Raul Bujanda Named New ABQ Public Safety Director<\/em>\u00a0
Correspondent:\u00a0Nash Jones\u00a0
Guest:\u00a0Raul Bujanda, Albuquerque Public Safety Director Appointee\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Correspondent:\u00a0Jeff Proctor\u00a0
Guest:\u00a0Daniel Williams, Policy Advisor, ACLU of New Mexico\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Correspondent:\u00a0Nash Jones\u00a0
Guest:\u00a0Raul Bujanda, Albuquerque Public Safety Director Appointee\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Correspondent:\u00a0Nash Jones\u00a0
Guest:\u00a0Cecily Barker, Albuquerque Police Chief Appointee\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n