U.S Justice Dept. launches APD investigation

The U.S. Justice Department says it is launching an investigation into the Albuquerque Police Department after a string of officer-involved shootings and a number of high-profile abuse cases. 

A press conference was held Tuesday to announce the details of the pending probe following a visit by federal officials to New Mexico's largest city more than a year ago. 

The Albuquerque Police Department has been under fire from civil rights advocates in recent months. The department has had 25 officer-involved shootings since 2010 — 17 of them fatal.

 The department also has been criticized over a number of cases alleging abuse by officers.

U.S Justice Dept. launches APD investigation