District Attorney’s Office, once again, has a public list of untrustworthy officers

The Second Judicial District Attorney’s Office is once again publishing its list of untrustworthy law enforcement officers online. 

Last week, City Desk ABQ reported that with the change in administration the DA’s office was no longer publicly listing officers who need Giglio disclosures—anything that could cast doubt on their integrity as a witness. Four of the officers who are being investigated by the FBI as part of a corruption probe were recently added to the list.

At that time the District Attorney’s office said they had no plans to bring back a public facing list—a measure implemented by the previous District Attorney, Raul Torrez, as an accountability measure. Instead a spokesperson said the list would be available through an Inspection of Public Records Act request. 

Now, however, it’s back. Why?

“Because of numerous media inquiries,” said spokesperson Nancy Laflin.