Barbara Baca, Commission Chair | County of Bernalillo
Barbara Baca, Commission Chair | County of Bernalillo
Bernalillo County's Sheriff's Office Advisory and Review Board (SOARB) has presented its 2024 annual report to the BernCo Board of Commissioners. The presentation took place during an administrative meeting on January 14, 2025. The report outlines SOARB's advisory recommendations, key activities, and efforts aimed at improving transparency and accountability within the Sheriff's Office.
Established in 2020, the SOARB serves as a platform for community engagement and reviews policies and practices of the Sheriff's Office. It acts as an advisory body to the Board of County Commissioners, the Sheriff's Office, and the public.
The latest annual report offers detailed recommendations addressing various topics such as New Mexico’s Red Flag Law and enhancing law enforcement capabilities through administrative efficiencies. Additionally, it summarizes public listening sessions held by SOARB that allowed community members to express their concerns and provide feedback.