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OIR Group presents ninth semi‑annual police audit; OIR commends quicker reviews but urges broader force‑review coverage
Summary
OIR Group presented its ninth semi‑annual audit to the city council, reporting 15 cases and 49 allegations reviewed (35 sustained), praising faster critical‑incident review timelines and recommending broader use of the department’s Force Review Cadre, expanded complaint intake in OIR’s scope, and continued supervisory oversight of AI‑assisted report writing.
The Las Cruces City Council on Feb. 23 heard the ninth semi‑annual police audit from the OIR Group, which described internal‑investigation outcomes and recommended procedural improvements.
Teresa Magula and Steve Conley of OIR Group summarized the firm’s review work: they examined completed internal‑affairs investigations and supporting evidence (body‑worn video, reports and interviews) to determine whether departmental investigations were objective, thorough and evidence‑based. OIR said it reviewed 15 cases during the period containing 49 distinct allegations; 12 of those cases were internally generated by the department and 3 originated as external complaints from members of the public.
Magula said the…
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