New Mexico Department of Justice

Thank you to all who attended our OMA/IPRA training in #ABQ! Please visit our website for more information regarding Sunshine Laws, upcoming trainings and the full video presentation from yesterday's training event: https://lnkd.in/gCndZDvD

Today #AGRaulTorrez announced a proposed legislative amendment to strengthen penalties against individuals who threaten mass shootings. This amendment will increase what is now a misdemeanor to a felony charge. "Mass shooting threats are not only a danger to public safety but a profound disruption to our communities and schools," said AG Torrez. "Together, we're sending a clear message: New Mexico will not tolerate threats that terrorize our communities and endanger our children." Statewide support is essential as this issue encompasses metro and rural areas. Thank you to the leadership at Rio Rancho Public Schools for hosting us at Cleveland High School and for your support of this legislation. We also want to thank Joy Garratt for sponsoring this legislation as well as the other representatives today who were present from the Rio Rancho Police Department, Albuquerque Police Department, Rio Rancho Public Schools, and Pojoaque Valley Schools .

Thank you AARP for partnering with us this past weekend for #DEADrugTakeBackDay and #ShredDay! We collected 100 pounds of unwanted prescription medications. If you missed the event, you can safely dispose of old or unused prescriptions at permanent collection sites throughout New Mexico. Find a location near you: https://lnkd.in/gKV5s9fu

The Open Meetings Act (OMA) and Inspection of Public Records Act (IPRA) training is happening soon on Tuesday, Oct. 29! We have virtual and in-person options available:  Scan the QR code to register or visit:   https://lnkd.in/gBzPQvWn   #NMDOJ #OMA #IPRA 

ICYMI, this weekend's Better Business Bureau Shred Day in ABQ was a success. Taylor, Juan and Victor from #NMDOJ helped #NewMexicans shred important documents for free, and also recycle old electronics! #ShredDay

Cellebrite's technology has been a crucial asset to our Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Unit in enabling us to extract critical data from digital devices! Cellebrite's tools were essential during our recent undercover chat operation, "Operation Overwatch," in extracting cellphone contents from the online predators we arrested. Cellebrite is a valued partner in our mission and we thank them for helping us safeguard our community's most vulnerable members! #OperationOverwatch https://bit.ly/3Y4H7iu

Join the Better Business Bureau in ABQ this Saturday from 9-11 a.m. for FREE shredding services! The #NMDOJ will be there to help #NewMexicans securely dispose of documents and safely recycle electronics. Be sure to view the checklists for details on what can be shredded and recycled!

NMDOJ's Lara (Special Prosecutions) and Serena (Consumer Protection) visited Van Buren Middle School Career Day today to talk to young students about becoming an attorney and getting involved as a public servant. Thank you Van Buren for inviting us to be involved, we are always happy to share what the NMDOJ does to protect the public! #CareerDay

Attorney General Raúl Torrez announced the arrests of 8 suspected online predators in the undercover chat operation: "Operation Overwatch" at a press conference today. The investigation targeted child predators and resulted in charges including child solicitation via electronic devices, attempted criminal sexual penetration and other related offenses. "This coordinated effort is a testament to the expertise and dedication of our team and our law enforcement partners," said #AGRaulTorrez. We will continue to relentlessly pursue predators who target our communities and ensure they are brought to justice." Torrez was joined by FBI Special Agent in Charge Raul Bujanda, Acting Special Agent in Charge of Homeland Security Investigations Jason T Stevens, Bernalillo County Sheriff John Allen, Santa Fe Police Chief Paul Joye and Albuquerque Police Department Commander Kyle Hartsock. https://bit.ly/3YoSUd0 #OperationOverwatch

Join us for Open Meetings Act (OMA) and Inspection of Public Records Act (IPRA) training on Tuesday, Oct. 29! Virtual and in-person options are available, participants must register to attend. Scan QR code to register or visit: https://lnkd.in/gBzPQvWn #NMDOJ #OMA #IPRA