Albuquerque mayor deploys tech and more police in malls to curb holiday season crime.

Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller has deployed ShotSpotter devices and increased police presence in city malls ahead of the holiday season to deter crime. A new law implemented in 2023 classifies stealing over $500 as a felony and allows prosecutors to combine thefts over 90 days, leading to more severe penalties. Despite these measures, some residents still feel a sense of lawlessness, though reported shoplifting offenses have dropped by 2%.

November 27, 2024
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