ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) - Allegations of excessive use of force by two Albuquerque police officers are the subject of a New Mexico State Police investigation.
The State Police said its Investigation Bureau is investigating a March 20 incident and that details will be released at the conclusion of the investigation.
The State Police didn’t release any additional information but city officials said the two officers are on paid leave.
Police Chief Gordon Eden a Police Department employee reported the incident and that the department is conducting an internal investigation.
Eden also said the department asked the State Police to determine whether criminal charges are warranted and that the department has notified the U.S. Department of Justice and the FBI of the allegations.
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