Albuquerque’s rape kit backlog cleared

Albuquerque’s rape kit backlog cleared

Years ago, an audit revealed more than 5,400 rape kits statewide were untested May 2, 2021ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.- Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller announced Friday that the city cleared it’s decades-old rape kit backlog.Keller said the backlog was actually cleared in...
Santa Fe police evidence room upgraded after scathing report

Santa Fe police evidence room upgraded after scathing report

The changes were spurred by a scathing report released last year that outlined issues with the police department’s evidence handling policies and procedures. March 3, 2021Mar. 4—The Santa Fe Police Department has finished upgrading and replacing locks and keys...