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Darryl Neier, Managing Director of DLG Consulting and Advisory Services, has been awarded the prestigious Public Leadership Credential from the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University.

On August 23, 2024, the City of Albuquerque filed a response to the External Force Investigative Team (EFIT) Final Backlog Report, fully agreeing with EFIT's findings. This agreement led to a joint motion by the City and the U.S. Department of Justice to terminate the Amended Order Establishing EFIT.

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

The Department of Justice (DOJ) recently announced that the Albuquerque Police Department (APD) has achieved major milestones in its efforts to reform its department following a consent decree. This is a significant accomplishment for the APD and the City of Albuquerque, and it reflects the hard work and dedication of many people.

The External Force Investigation Team's (EFIT 1's) Ninth and Final Quarterly Report and EFIT 2's Sixth Quarterly Report have been released. These reports offer valuable insights into the Albuquerque Police Department's (APD) ongoing efforts to address concerns related to external force, emphasizing transparency and positive change.

In a significant step towards police reform, the Albuquerque Police Department (APD) has regained control of investigating most use-of-force incidents. This milestone, marking the end of federal oversight in this area, comes after years of collaboration and progress under the Court-Approved Settlement Agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ).

The independent monitor, James Ginger, praised the city's overall compliance at 94% but expressed concerns about top-level mishandling of fatal police shootings.

The Albuquerque Police Department (APD) has achieved a major milestone in its reform efforts. The city has filed a motion to terminate certain portions of the consent decree that has been in place since 2015. The motion was filed in recognition of APD’s sustained compliance with significant portions of the decree. This represents the second major milestone for APD this year.