APD: 911 and 242-COPS are currently down

APD: 911 and 242-COPS are currently down 6 p.m.

Police say 911 and 242-COPS are currently down after construction crews cut a fiber optic line.

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Police say 911 and 242-COPS are currently down after construction crews cut a fiber optic line.

According to the Albuquerque Police Department, they are directing 911 calls to the Bernalillo County Emergency Communications Department. BCSO is then sending calls to APD so officers can respond to emergency calls.

242-COPS, however, is “completely down.” But, the APD app is still available for you to report non-emergency incidents.

Albuquerque police say around 400 feet of fiber optic line need to be replaced. They say repairs will be complete between 12 p.m. to 1 a.m..

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