THE CITY OF ALBUQUERQUE, ALONG WITH OTHER COMMUNITIES ACROSS THE STATE, HAS AN UNDER-STAFFED POLICE DEPARTMENT. SOME SAY THAT’S ONE OF THE MAIN REASONS FOR THE HIGH CRIME RATE. NOW, IT APPEARS LAWMAKERS IN SANTA FE ARE PREPARING TO ADDRESS THE ISSUE.
THE ALBUQUERQUE JOURNAL REPORTS HOUSE SPEAKER BRIAN EGOLF TOLD BUSINESS LEADERS IN THE DUKE CITY ON WEDNESDAY THAT HE’LL PUSH FOR MORE STATE DOLLARS TO HELP RECRUIT AND RETAIN OFFICERS. HE CALLS IT A “TOP PRIORITY” HEADING INTO THE 30-DAY LEGISLATIVE SESSION THAT BEGINS JANUARY 16TH, 2018.
