/tags/police-use-of-force police use of force en-US Copyright Fri, 10 Mar 2023 01:35:06 GMT /local-news/2023-03-09/nm-dems-backtrack-on-police-body-cam-enforcement In the summer of 2020, against a backdrop of outrage over racist police violence and massive demonstrations following the Minneapolis police murder of George Floyd, Democratic lawmakers in New Mexico passed a law requiring law enforcement to use body-worn cameras and save the footage. Now, Senate Democrats are rolling the law back, creating more leniency and exemptions. Fri, 10 Mar 2023 01:35:06 GMT /local-news/2023-03-09/nm-dems-backtrack-on-police-body-cam-enforcement Nash Jones /public-health-new-mexico/2018-11-22/abq-socialists-offer-brake-light-repairs-to-avoid-contact-with-police Albuquerque police increased traffic stops by 34 percent this year compared to last year, according to data from the city. One local political group is… Thu, 22 Nov 2018 06:22:39 GMT /public-health-new-mexico/2018-11-22/abq-socialists-offer-brake-light-repairs-to-avoid-contact-with-police Hannah Colton /local-news/2018-02-28/bernco-commission-defers-decision-on-review-of-sheriffs-department-use-of-force Bernalillo County commissioners voted on Tuesday to wait 30 days before deciding whether to hire an outside company to scrutinize the sheriff’s department… Wed, 28 Feb 2018 22:08:47 GMT /local-news/2018-02-28/bernco-commission-defers-decision-on-review-of-sheriffs-department-use-of-force /local-news/2018-02-27/commission-delays-vote-on-review-of-bernco-sheriff-department-shootings UPDATE 2/28: Bernalillo County commissioners voted 3-2 Tuesday night to defer a vote on the measure for 30 days. ***Bernalillo County commissioners will… Wed, 28 Feb 2018 00:07:25 GMT /local-news/2018-02-27/commission-delays-vote-on-review-of-bernco-sheriff-department-shootings