/tags/albuquerque-police-department Albuquerque Police Department en-US Copyright Mon, 15 Sep 2025 21:57:00 GMT /local-news/2025-09-15/over-100-officers-new-mexico-have-credibility-issues Across the state, prosecuting attorneys have called the credibility of nearly 100 cops into question, which could cause trouble with prosecuting cases relying on their testimony. Reporter Joshua Bowling with Searchlight New Mexico explored these issues recently in the article “Trouble with the law.” He spoke with ������. Mon, 15 Sep 2025 21:57:00 GMT /local-news/2025-09-15/over-100-officers-new-mexico-have-credibility-issues Mia Casas /local-news/2025-05-30/albuquerque-residents-lawmakers-police-at-town-hall-discuss-deployment-of-national-guard On Thursday, the City of Albuquerque held their third listening session on the governor’s executive order to deploy National Guard troops to boost capacity of the Albuquerque Police Department. Fri, 30 May 2025 22:49:37 GMT /local-news/2025-05-30/albuquerque-residents-lawmakers-police-at-town-hall-discuss-deployment-of-national-guard Jeanette DeDios /local-news/2025-03-30/police-say-ice-tactics-are-eroding-public-trust-in-local-law-enforcement Local police leaders have feared the erosion of public trust as a result of the Trump administration's immigration enforcement efforts. Many officials say they're seeing signs that's happening. Sun, 30 Mar 2025 09:00:00 GMT /local-news/2025-03-30/police-say-ice-tactics-are-eroding-public-trust-in-local-law-enforcement Meg Anderson /local-news/2024-04-12/can-the-albuquerque-police-department-ever-be-reformed Despite 10 years of federal oversight, Albuquerque police are killing more people than ever. Fri, 12 Apr 2024 21:23:14 GMT /local-news/2024-04-12/can-the-albuquerque-police-department-ever-be-reformed Joshua Bowling, Searchlight New Mexico /local-news/2024-03-05/sheriff-weve-failed-our-youth Second Judicial District Attorney reports more than 200 cases of juveniles charged with gun crimes last year. Tue, 05 Mar 2024 21:48:39 GMT /local-news/2024-03-05/sheriff-weve-failed-our-youth Bethany Raja, City Desk ABQ /local-news/2024-02-22/could-ai-help-fewer-people-get-hit-by-cars-in-albuquerque Albuquerque is a particularly dangerous city for pedestrians, consistently ranking near the top nationally for the number of walkers and bikers killed on its roads. With seven pedestrians killed already this year on East Central, according to the Albuquerque Police Department, 2024 is on track to be the deadliest yet despite years of safety initiatives. Now, the city is looking to AI for help. Fri, 23 Feb 2024 01:58:47 GMT /local-news/2024-02-22/could-ai-help-fewer-people-get-hit-by-cars-in-albuquerque Nash Jones /local-news/2024-01-26/bernalillo-county-da-talks-about-mass-dwi-dismissals A federal investigation has led to the suspensions of a handful of Albuquerque Police officers and a raid on the office of a prominent defense attorney. Bernalillo County District Attorney Sam Bregman has dismissed more than 150 DWI cases since news of the federal raids broke. Sat, 27 Jan 2024 01:12:49 GMT /local-news/2024-01-26/bernalillo-county-da-talks-about-mass-dwi-dismissals Lou DiVizio, New Mexico in Focus /local-news/2023-11-20/abq-city-council-runoff-candidates-differ-on-approach-to-policing-and-public-safety As the race for Albuquerque City Council District 6 heads into a runoff election, the field has narrowed from four to two. Voters who came out for one of the two candidates who didn’t make the cut for the runoff must now assess whether the platforms of Democrats Nichole Rogers or Jeff Hoehn better align with their values and expectations. The two differ greatly on their approaches to policing and public safety. Mon, 20 Nov 2023 11:00:00 GMT /local-news/2023-11-20/abq-city-council-runoff-candidates-differ-on-approach-to-policing-and-public-safety Nash Jones /local-news/2023-10-26/albuquerque-bonds-to-tackle-key-election-issues-of-public-safety-and-housing Two of the seven City of Albuquerque bonds on the ballot in the Nov. 7 election go towards issues top-of-mind for many residents, elected officials and city council candidates alike: public safety and housing. Albuquerque Fire Rescue — not police — would see the biggest chunk of the $25 million public safety bond, and affordable housing would get the single largest windfall from another $35 million pot of money up for voter approval. Thu, 26 Oct 2023 23:15:05 GMT /local-news/2023-10-26/albuquerque-bonds-to-tackle-key-election-issues-of-public-safety-and-housing Nash Jones /local-news/2023-02-10/keller-says-police-recruitment-goal-unrealistic-apd-leaning-on-civilians-and-tech After running for re-election on growing the Albuquerque police force, Mayor Tim Keller said he’s given up hope of hitting the longstanding goal of having 1,200 officers. The department is switching gears, according to the mayor, by narrowing officer tasks and relying on civilians and technology to fill in the gaps. Sat, 11 Feb 2023 00:23:56 GMT /local-news/2023-02-10/keller-says-police-recruitment-goal-unrealistic-apd-leaning-on-civilians-and-tech Nash Jones