/tags/community-safety-department Community Safety Department en-US Copyright 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 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 /local-news/2020-06-15/keller-proposes-new-department-to-handle-mental-health-calls-instead-of-police For years, Albuquerque and Bernalillo County have been working on strategies so police officers aren’t the primary people responding to 911 mental health… Mon, 15 Jun 2020 23:30:33 GMT /local-news/2020-06-15/keller-proposes-new-department-to-handle-mental-health-calls-instead-of-police Marisa Demarco