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LOPD: Now is the time for DA Torrez to use his power to demand accountability, BCSO body cameras

June 8, 2020
Law Offices of the Public Defender

Courts | Legal Issues, Protests and Demonstrations

ALBUQUERQUE ⁠— The New Mexico Law Offices of the Public Defender today formally calls on 2nd District Attorney Raúl Torrez to join in demanding Bernalillo County Sheriff Manny Gonzales mandate body cameras for his deputies. In the event that the sheriff refuses, we call on Torrez to decline to prosecute certain Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office cases until Sheriff Gonzalez accepts accountability and transparency.

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