APD Implements Changes After Record Year of Officer-Involved Shootings.

The Albuquerque Police Department (APD) has released its first-ever police shooting trends report, which shows that officers were involved in 18 shootings in 2022. The report highlights several trends, including that two-thirds of officers involved in the shootings have six or fewer years of experience, and one-third of the suspects have a history of mental crisis. The APD is now considering seven changes, including increased training on hands-on tactics, less-lethal munitions, and wound care. The department plans to hold police shooting reviews every six months, with some new training starting in April.