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The Metropolitan Detention Center Department, formerly the Corrections and Detention Department, operates the Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC) under the authority of a joint powers agreement between the City of Albuquerque and Bernalillo County.
Metropolitan Detention Center Budget Highlights
The mission of the Metropolitan Detention Center Department is to protect the public and provide a safe and secure environment for both inmates and staff under principles of direct supervision in accordance with the American Correctional Association standards.