The Line: Transparency Promises Don’t Always Equal Delivery

August 9, 2019 – Gene Grant and The Line opinion panelists discuss transparency in matters concerning the Department of Public Safety under the state’s former and current administrations. They consider certain policies that require “sunshine” no matter what administration happens to be in power.

Line Panelists:
Lonna Atkeson, UNM Political Science professor
Eric Griego, former NM state senator
Sophie Martin, attorney
Kristelle Siarza, CEO, Siarza Social Digital

For Further Reading:

Public Safety Department Drags Its Feet Turning Over State Police Reports  – KUNM

State reveals settlements totaling $1 million in claims against ex-police chief – Santa Fe New Mexican

State releases secret settlement letters – KRQE

Released records: NM paid $1M to settle claims from 3 DPS officials – Albuquerque Journal