APD’s “Use of Force” Increases 5 Years In A Row; Negligent To Omit Statistics On Interactions With Mentally ILL For Use By Community Safety Department

In November, 2014, the City and the Department of Justice entered into the Court Approved Settlement Agreement (CASA) mandating the implementation of 271 reforms by the Albuquerque Police Department. The DOJ determined that although most force used by APD officers … Continue reading APD’s “Use of Force” Increases 5 Years In A Row; Negligent To Omit Statistics On Interactions With Mentally ILL For Use By Community Safety Department