State Auditor: APD-TASER contracts likely violated city, state law

A report released today by State Auditor Tim Keller finds that Albuquerque Police Department’s relationship with an Arizona police equipment company led to “probable” violations of city and state law. Update: Keller spoke to the press and New Mexico Political Report spoke to the city of Albuquerque. See that piece here. Post continues as written below. The possible violations date back to former Albuquerque Police Chief Ray Schultz’ close ties with Arizona-based TASER International.