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In reply to the discussion: Gun battle in Albuquerque, NM [View all]

janx

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1. We need more cops!
Sat Aug 26, 2017, 10:08 PM
Aug 2017

Crimes like this have been increasing exponentially, and there simply aren't enough cops around here. It's like whack-a-mole. I listen to the ABQ public safety scanner online and cannot believe the amount of crime in this relatively small Southwestern city.

BUT--mayoral election is coming up October 3. Keller wants to increase the police force by 400 and says we can afford it. Other candidates are talking 100 or so and don't seem to appreciate how bad the shortage is.

That was a crazy situation and there are more like it. It's like the Wild West around here.

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