Taos officials push for multi agency gang task force
Town of Taos and Taos County officials support creating a Gang Task Force to curb gang related crime. Police chief Neil Curran outlined a two full time investigator unit costing 256 652 with potential asset seizure funding and grants to cover ongoing costs.
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Taos County Task Force targets gangs drug trade and violence
Officials describe a Taos County drug task force plan to gather intelligence on gangs and related crimes including drug trafficking burglaries larceny and gun crimes. The push includes high level prosecutions and collaboration with municipal county and federal agencies plus Taos High School and Taos Tribal Police involvement. Leaders back a Family Justice Center to coordinate referrals courts and early intervention with $14 000 from town and county funds aiding a grant match.
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Taos Considers General Obligation Bond For Police Expansion
Taos Town Council approved placing a 1.5 million General Obligation Bond question on the March 2 ballot to fund four new police officers and related costs. Estimated annual debt service would be about 346 thousand dollars with a 5 percent rate, funded by a tax rate increase if voters approve. Proceeds would reach the council within 90 days after approval, with debt due one year later.
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