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§ 9-4-1-2 PURPOSE.
   The purpose of §§ 9-4-1-1 through 9-4-1-14 is to:
   (A)   Foster and perpetuate policing policies and practices that effectively maintain social order and which at the same time foster mutual trust and cooperation between police and civilians;
   (B)   Ensure that the civilian police oversight agency functions as independently as possible from the executive and legislative branches of government of the City of Albuquerque;
   (C)   Provide civilians and police officers a fair and impartial system for the investigations and determinations on civilian police complaints;
   (D)   Gather and analyze information, reports, and data on trends and potential issues concerning police conduct and practices and the related impacts on the community and individuals; and
   (E)   Provide input, guidance and recommendations to the City Council, the Mayor and the Chief of Police for the development of policy for the Albuquerque Police Department.