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After years of pushback, Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office deputies were finally outfitted with police body-worn cameras last month. Both the sheriff and his critics said they’re optimistic about the move. ....
By Robert Nott, Santa Fe New Mexican | February 2, 2021 A Democratic state lawmaker introduced a bill Monday that calls for sweeping police reforms, in particular restricting officers’ use of physical force and requiring officers to intercede when they witness inappropriate use of force by a colleague. Senate Bill 227 came less than a day after a Bernalillo County sheriff’s deputy shot and killed a man while responding to a fight near an Albuquerque elementary school. The case was still under investigation Monday evening. Sen. Linda Lopez of Albuquerque, the sponsor of SB 227, said she knew nothing about the incident when she announced the new bill. “It just makes it much more important,” she said. ....
.... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... A proposed civil rights law moving through the New Mexico Legislature sounds, on the surface, like a fine idea. After all, why should people whose constitutional rights are infringed upon by government not be allowed to pursue their claims in court? Why shouldn’t “rogue” police officers be held to account for their actions? Put aside for a moment that these constitutional civil claims can be pursued now in federal court. And they often are successful, with significant compensation to plaintiffs. And as part of that process, agencies that employ police officers and other public employees are, in fact, often held accountable. ....
State lawmakers debated a bill the aims to provide more police accountability and would allow people to sue public officials if their civil rights are violated. ....