Affairs Force Division News Today

The Department of Justice and an independent monitor cheered the successes of Albuquerque police in the latest hearing on its reform effort.

The DOJ concluded that “a majority were unconstitutional," and a significant amount of the force was used “against persons with mental illness and in crisis.”

The lawsuit argues there should have been services in place to help Jesus Crosby that night instead of officers engaging him in an "armed confrontation."

Albuquerque superintendent of police reform hails results as "success" in Court Approved Settlement Agreement compliance.

The family of a man who was shot and killed by officers in the parking lot of the Albuquerque Police Department headquarters in November intends to file a wrongful death

Investigator said officers failed to render aid to Keshawn Thomas, 27

Albuquerque Police Chief Harold Medina said he sees hiring civilians as "the forefront of the wave of the future." He added: "The civilians are giving us some relief and helping

Officers deployed handguns and Tasers all at the same time

Albuquerque police release video, details from a SWAT standoff where a suspect and detective exchanged fire

The Albuquerque Police Department has continued to make substantial progress in the federally-mandated reform effort.