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Domestic Violence Resource Numbers
New Mexico Coalition Against Domestic Violence Hotline: (505) 246-9240 New Mexico Domestic Legal Aid Help Line: 1 (877) 974-3400 New Mexico Coalition of Sexual Assault Programs: 1 (888) 883-8020 All Faiths Children Advocacy Center: (505)…
Children often humiliated and intimated by legal system, DA says
DA Torrez proposes changes to reduce the number of times a child would have to be interviewed before testifying at a trial, and limit the harm inflicted by the system.
Project Predator initiative focuses on prosecuting rape kit backlog cases
The Bernalillo County District Attorney Raul Torrez announces a new justice plan as the rape kit backlog testing is nearing completion.
Community prosecutor begins work in SE Albuquerque
Theresa Romero, Bernalillo County’s first community prosecutor, is part of a pilot program to bridge the gap between the community, police, and DA’s Office.
District Attorney Raul Torrez implements paid parental leave policy
The Bernalillo County District Attorney is following the governor’s lead, giving his employees paid parental leave.
Could genealogy sites help solve decades old crimes?
Cutting-edge technology and police work are helping law enforcement agencies solve a lot of crimes. Link to article: https://www.koat.com/article/investigators-believe-cutting-edge-technology-could-solve-decades-old-crimes/26633413
Bernalillo County DA creates new warrant tracking ‘Fugitive Finder’ app
A new computer app is aiming to make it easier for police officers and sheriff’s deputies to find accused criminals who have warrants in and around Albuquerque.
Telephone mix-up leads to a big surprise for elderly Albuquerque woman LOCAL NEWS by: KRQE Media, Brittany Bade
After four unanswered calls, Bernice decided to leave a voicemail. She thought she was calling a medical supply store but accidentally got the last digit wrong. She had actually called a special agent at the…
16 charged in rape kit backlog cases
Prosecutors clear thousands of Albuquerque rape cases that stretch back decades. https://www.abqjournal.com/1370901/16-charged-so-far-in-rape-kit-backlog-cases.html?fbclid=IwAR29PYTpeF_tyw26n43Iqepra_2t1WOIZt06hKeSqeLRDzMSGqXEz0itCV0
Editorial: Pushing dangerous defendants to U.S. court = safer streets
District Attorney Raúl Torrez has made using the federal system a priority when violent crime violates both state and federal laws. Link to Editorial: https://www.abqjournal.com/1364908/pushing-dangerous-defendants-to-us-court-safer-streets.html?fbclid=IwAR2-ynou9RpLhhHUscUYyLgQmE5g2mnrBRo30Y_kVDCnjPC4ODlHbTPph_s
Bail Reform – Community Safety
Is bail reform making the community safer? Here is a link to the story produced by KOB reporter Chris Rameriz. https://www.kob.com/new-mexico-news/abq-4ward-is-bail-reform-making-the-community-safer/5635254/?cat=500&fbclid=IwAR2tQkuLYzJNVm0hSoiRjkNWIGZmOdn0Kws1iFTLEpWiUh_epJjmLfWmoYg
Gun Violence Reduction Sign-Making Event
New Mexicans to Prevent Gun Violence, the Bernalillo County Community Health Council, the Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative, and the District Attorney’s Community Based Crime Reduction (CBCR) grant partnered to host a gun violence reduction event…
Wage Theft Lawsuit
In conjunction with Workforce Solutions Secretary, Bill McCamley and Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller – Bernalillo County District Attorney Raúl Torrez announces the filing of a lawsuit against a local business.
Wage Theft Lawsuit
In conjunction with Workforce Solutions Secretary, Bill McCamley and Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller – Bernalillo County District Attorney Raúl Torrez announces the filing of a lawsuit against a local business.
ABQ CiQlovía
The Community Based Crime Reduction grant team participated in ABQ CiQlovía on October 19-20.
ABQ CiQlovía
The Community Based Crime Reduction grant team participated in ABQ CiQlovía on October 19-20.
Community Based Crime Reduction: Early Action Project
This weekend, the District Attorney’s Community Based Crime Reduction Team and Leadership Council participated in activities surrounding ABQ CiQlovía, as part of the CBCR grant’s Early Action Project in Albuquerque’s International District. CiQlovia is an…
Community Based Crime Reduction: Early Action Project
This weekend, the District Attorney’s Community Based Crime Reduction Team and Leadership Council participated in activities surrounding ABQ CiQlovía, as part of the CBCR grant’s Early Action Project in Albuquerque’s International District. CiQlovia is an…