Albuquerque Police publish 2021 use of force statistics

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) — The Albuquerque Police Department counted 761 encounters with single, distinct individuals where officers used force in 2021, according to a new report from the department. That's a 20% decrease from 2020, although the numbers are still considered "preliminary" and are subject to change, according to the department.The Albuquerque Police Department (APD) is required to keep track of when and how it uses force against community members. The requirement for tr