An Albuquerque city councilor says procurement and employment policies need to be tightened after a scathing audit uncovered a cozy relationship involving a former police chief and Taser International.
Councilor Ken Sanchez acknowledged the audit is another black eye for the city as it works to reform its troubled police force.
He last year requested a risk review after becoming concerned about a nearly $2 million contract for body cameras and video storage software awarded to Arizona-based Taser. The contract was not put out for competitive bidding.
Sanchez has asked New Mexico Auditor Tim Keller to appear at Monday's city council meeting to detail the findings of the audit.
The yearlong review found a rampant disregard and circumventing of the city's competitive contract process.
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