DA Bregman/Statewide Law Officers Gathered in ABQ express frustration with the NM Kids Criminal Code скачать в хорошем качестве

DA Bregman/Statewide Law Officers Gathered in ABQ express frustration with the NM Kids Criminal Code

At a joint press conference, District Attorney Sam Bregman hosted BCSO Sheriff Allen, Farmington Police Chief Steve Hebbe, New Mexico State Police Chief Troy Weisler, DPS Secretary Jason Bowie, Las Cruces Police Chief Jeremy Story and Española Police Department Chief Mizel Garcia to demand action on updating the ancient juvenile justice code. DA Bregman made the point that our current juvenile code hasn’t been updated since the 1970s and before the invention of cell phones. "Our juvenile justice code hasn’t been updated since before the iPhone existed. That’s not just outdated — it’s dangerous. The system is broken, and it’s failing both our communities and our kids," said DA Bregman “New Mexico has a long history of coddling criminals,” said BCSO Sheriff John Allen The press were allowed to ask questions of the attendees after the press conference. One of our questions was that whether or not the Senate President Pro Tempore Mimi Stewart and or House Leader Javier Martinez have ever been on a ride along with the Bernalillo County DA's office or Sheriff's department in order to actually see what law enforcement are dealing with on the streets. Sheriff Allen walked up to the podium and had one word answer. "No." The room erupted in laughter. Sheriff Allen went on to say he and Speaker Martinez talk on a regular basis and he has not taken him up on the offer. Senator Stewart was not mentioned in the response. We reached out to Speaker Martinez's office if he will go on a ride along. His office has not responded. It should be noted that Senator Martinez represents the Old Town area in Albuquerque. New Mexico Senate Democrats responded to our inquiries on whether or not juvenile crime will be a priority this time around and whether Senator Stewart has done a ride along with law enforcement. Communications Director of the New Mexico Senate Democrats Chris Nordstrum e-mailed us back their response. "It's actually up to the Governor to prioritize non-budgetary related topics in a 30-day session. Having said that, legislative interim committees have already committed to look at juvenile crime and justice issues & potential solutions in preparation for the next session. (see the Courts, Corrections & Justice Committee interim workplan here) Ride alongs are a pretty common practice and while I am unaware of any currently scheduled, I have no doubt there are a number of lawmakers who would take advantage of the opportunity to do so." Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham, the public, certain lawmakers, and law enforcement professionals want real consequences. It appears that everyone except the criminal element are fed up with the business as usual approach to crime in New Mexico.