Are Albuquerque's violence & mental health intervention efforts working?

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – They're a newer part of Albuquerque's frontline responders in behavioral and mental health situations, and cases of violent crime. Between 2019 and 2020, the city launched two initiatives: the Violence Intervention Program (VIP) and the Albuquerque Community Safety Department, or ACS. Discussions about controversial ‘Arnold Tool’ continue in the RoundhouseFor over a year now, ACS has had social workers responding to mental health crises and othe