ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – On Tuesday, we learned the City of Albuquerque has new crime fighting operations in the works to lessen the load on police, while still working toward a safer place for all of us.
The goal is to make sure Albuquerque police can focus on violent and serious crimes, and other departments can step in for other issues.
Mayor Tim Keller went through the city’s plans for tackling multiple aspects of public safety.
“We’ve got some bold ideas that are in the works, that are in process. And we know that our city still has a fighting chance against these challenges,” said Keller.
Like our homeless epidemic, retail and violent crime, and an understaffed police department.
But Keller says his administration is trying to take some pressure off APD.
“We’ve had to invest a lot in technology, we have been playing catch up. But the good news is, we’re almost done with that. Now we’re using these tools,” Keller said.
Source: Mayor Keller talks public safety plans, new stadium and Gateway Center timeline – KOB.com
