violations of use of deadly force that happened before this incident, so Albequerque had to act. Some background (from Wiki, with credible sources).
In November 2012, a union-sponsored survey of Albuquerque police officers found that all but three of the 456 departmental personnel who responded to the questionnaire characterized departmental morale as "low," with 18-percent saying the U.S. Department of Justice should be called on to initiate an inquiry into the department.[16] The same month, the United States Department of Justice launched a civil investigation of the Albuquerque Police Department.[17][18] According to that investigation, the APD engaged "in a pattern or practice of violating residents' Fourth Amendment rights" and of using deadly force "in an unconstitutional manner" and called for an extensive series of reforms.[19] While some in the New Mexico legislature called the report an indicator that change in the department was needed, state senator Lisa Torraco said local prosecutors should also be held accountable for failing to provide proper oversight of the department, explaining her view that district attorney Kari Brandenburg was "the root of the problem."[20]
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In February 2014, Gorden Eden was selected to replace chief Ray Schultz who had stepped down due to ongoing controversy.[22][23] The following month, a group of approximately 300 Albuquerque residents protested against police in a tumultuous demonstration that ended with the deployment of tear gas and scattered clashes between police and protesters. Mayor Richard Berry said the protest had been sidelined by a smaller group within the larger demonstration that was determined to create havoc.[24][25] A counter-protest the following week drew a crowd of several hundred in support of the police.[26]
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