Training academy praises Bernalillo County, seeks funding for law-enforcement technology and youth programs

Kristen, who identified herself as the host of a legislative update, said public safety is "top of mind across New Mexico" and urged coordination with legislators to secure resources to address safety needs. The segment included remarks from an unidentified representative of a regional training academy who praised Bernalillo County's leadership and described the academy's role supporting other agencies.

The academy representative said the group is "asking for money" to buy and sustain specific technology and infrastructure, listing "drones, license plate readers, computer screens, our real time operations center." The speaker said the funding would support a sustainability plan so deputies in unincorporated areas can access the same equipment used elsewhere.

Kristen also raised concern about increasing juvenile crime, saying, "But as we see more and more juvenile crime, it's also critical that we have the resources to work with our neighbors and our youth directly." Both speakers framed the funding need as including not only hardware but ongoing programs to support youth and community partnerships.

The update did not specify particular funding sources, appropriation amounts or pending legislation; no motions or formal votes were recorded during the segment. The remarks were framed as advocacy and information-sharing during a short update rather than as a formal committee hearing.

The update closed with Kristen asking followers to "keep following us for the latest at the Roundhouse." No next steps, bill numbers or staff assignments were announced on the recording.