The bill amends Section 31-28-4 of the New Mexico Statutes to update the purposes for which crime reduction grant applications may be made. It allows members of a criminal justice coordinating council to apply for grants to support various initiatives aimed at reducing crime. The updated purposes include developing or expanding digitized records, enhancing data-sharing capabilities with the statewide criminal justice data integration platform, and improving data-driven policing programs and pretrial services. Notably, the bill removes the previous purposes related to recruiting or retaining law enforcement personnel and mental health workers.

Additionally, the bill outlines conditions for the use of crime reduction grants, emphasizing the importance of administrative cost limitations, data-sharing agreements, evidence-based practices, and performance evaluations. The commission is tasked with assisting in the implementation of these agreements and will consider past outcomes when determining future grant allocations. Overall, the amendments aim to enhance the effectiveness of crime reduction efforts through improved data management and program evaluation.

Statutes affected:
introduced version: 31-28-4