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Albuquerque, NM – June 6, 2024 – DLG Consulting and Advisory Services (DLG),  administrator of the External Force Investigation Team (EFIT) for the Albuquerque Police Department (APD), announced the filing of its final report with the United States District Court (Doc. 1059) on May 31, 2024.

The report details EFIT's comprehensive review of the APD's backlog of use-of-force investigations. You can find the full report here:
‍External Force Investigation Team’s Albuquerque Police Department’s Use Of Force Backlog Investigation Final Report

Following the report's submission, EFIT Administrator Darryl Neier participated in a five-hour public hearing on June 4, 2024, before the Honorable James O. Browning, United States District Judge for the District of New Mexico.  Other participants included representatives from the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) Civil Rights Division, the United States Attorney's Office (USAO) for the District of New Mexico, the Independent Monitoring Team (IMT), the City of Albuquerque, and the APD.
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“I am honored to have served as the EFIT Administrator these past three years. We've worked alongside dedicated professionals from APD, DOJ, USAO, IMT, and community groups, all united in the goal of transforming APD into a model for constitutional policing.”
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– Darryl Neier, EFIT Administrator

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During the hearing, Mr. Neier commended the significant progress made by the APD in achieving full compliance with the court-ordered consent decree.  He highlighted the collaborative efforts of EFIT,  APD, DOJ, USAO, IMT, and community groups in transforming the department into one that upholds the constitution while effectively enforcing the law.

“I am honored to have served as the EFIT Administrator these past three years,” said Mr. Neier. “We've worked alongside dedicated professionals from APD, DOJ, USAO, IMT, and community groups, all united in the goal of transforming APD into a model for constitutional policing.”

Looking ahead, Mr. Neier emphasized the importance of continued vigilance to ensure the department's reform efforts are sustained as oversight diminishes. He stressed the need for ongoing collaboration between the APD and the community to build trust and enhance public safety.

“As APD moves forward,” Mr. Neier concluded, “it's crucial to consider the community's vision for policing and their priorities.  The community, in turn, needs to consider how it can  assist and cooperate with the police to fight crime, share information, and work together to create a safer environment for all.”

DLG remains committed to supporting law enforcement agencies nationwide in their pursuit of constitutional policing practices.