City Council Work Session Meeting Minutes
The council conducted a review of the 10th Semi-Annual Police Audit Summary Evaluation Report presented by the OIR Group. Key discussion topics included the rigor of police officer background checks, current police pursuit policies, and the deployment of surveillance technologies such as the Real-Time Crime Center and Flock cameras, including concerns regarding data privacy and model surveillance policies. Additionally, the participants examined protocols for officer-involved shooting reviews, body camera audit systems, and improvements to the geographic data reporting for police incidents. The meeting concluded with the formal announcement of the Las Cruces Police Department receiving CALEA accreditation.