Reaction to Dallas police shooting, Local reactions to recent shooting deaths, The Line

This week on New Mexico in Focus, correspondent Gwyneth Doland sits down with current and former law enforcement officers to discuss local reactions to the deadly shooting of several Dallas police officers last week during a peaceful protest. Producer Sarah Gustavus speaks with two local attorneys about what they see in the justice system in New Mexico and how they speak with their children about interacting with the police.

District Judge Brett Loveless ruled that former Sen. Phil Griego will stand trial on public corruption charges. Host Gene Grant and the Line opinion panelists also discuss that ruling and also look at updates to the ballot initiative to require paid sick leave for workers in Albuquerque. They also voice their opinion on the recent shootings and their local impact.

Guests:
MacKenzie Allen, former deputy sheriff
Shaun Willoughby, president of the Albuquerque Police Officers Association

Leon Howard, an attorney and co-chair of the state bar’s Committee on Diversity
Sonia Gipson Rankin, associate dean at the University College at UNM and senior lecturer in Africana Studies

Correspondents:
Gwyneth Doland
Sarah Gustavus

Line Panelists:
Dan Foley, former New Mexico house minority whip
Tom Garrity, Garrity Group PR
Laura Sanchez-Rivét, attorney at Cuddy & McCarthy, LLP
Christine Sierra, professor emerita, UNM Political Science

Host:
Gene Grant

The Producer of NEW MEXICO IN FOCUS is Sarah Gustavus. Associate Producer is Kathy Wimmer. Funding for this program was provided in part by the McCune Foundation Communications Fund, Santa Fe Community Foundation.

Episode 954 airs July 15, 2016 at 7:00pm on Ch.5.1