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 evidence-based treatment alternatives to incarceration, improving pretrial service programs, establishing law enforcement crisis intervention teams, and enhancing data-sharing capabilities among criminal justice agencies. Notably, the bill removes the previous provisions related to recruiting or retaining law enforcement personnel and replaces them with new focuses on digitized records, data integration, and data-driven policing programs.

Additionally, the bill outlines specific conditions that must be met by grant recipients, such as limiting administrative costs, developing data-sharing agreements, and evaluating program effectiveness. The commission overseeing the grants is tasked with assisting in the implementation of these agreements and considering past outcomes when determining future grant allocations. Overall, the amendments aim to enhance the effectiveness of crime reduction efforts through improved coordination and data utilization within the criminal justice system.

Statutes affected:
introduced version: 31-28-4