Albuquerque Police Shift Lengths Extended, Push to Repeal Plastic Bag Ban & One More Thing | 2.28.22

Environment reporter Laura Paskus talks with Albuquerque City Councilor Brook Bassan (District 4 - Northeast Heights) about her proposal to repeal the city's plastic bag ban, and why she thinks her constituents want it to end. Patrol shifts for Albuquerque police officers have been extended to twelve hours to help cover staffing shortages at the department. Our Line Panelists weigh the possible positives and negatives of this change. Plus, how does this fit with the growing calls for a crackdown on crime? Correspondents: Gene Grant Laura Paskus Line Opinion Panelists: Tom Garrity, Garrity Group public relations Cathryn McGill, founder and director, NM Black Leadership Council TJ Trout, radio host, KKOB Guest: Brooke Bassan, Albuquerque City Councilor, District 4 For More Information: Albuquerque Police Officers Shifting to a 12-Hour Schedule – Associated Press 12-Hour Shifts Begin for APD – KRQE Full Interview: Laura Paskus Talks Plastic Bag Ban With Councilor Brooke Bassan – Our Land, NM PBS Clean and Green Ordinance – City of Albuquerque Albuquerque City Councilor Wants to Repeal Plastic Bag Ban - KRQE