Albuquerque’s Long History of Police Abuse, Cover-Up and Scandal
Albuquerque’s long history of police abuse, cover-up and scandal
Last week, the Department of Justice issued a damning report (PDF) on the use of force among police officers in Albuquerque. Among the DOJ findings: In 1998 the city of Albuquerque, New Mexico brought in Jerry Galvin to take over the police department …
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Justice Dept. Accuses Albuquerque Police of Excessive Force
ALBUQUERQUE — At least 37 times in the last four years, police officers here have responded to threats with bullets, killing 23 people and wounding 14 others. On Thursday, the Justice Department weighed in with a scathing assessment, accusing the …
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Albuquerque police use of force often unjustified, Justice Dept. says
Albuquerque police have used deadly force more often than necessary, resulting in a series of unjustified fatal shootings by officers, according to a damning report released Thursday by the U.S. Justice Department. Acting Assistant Atty. Gen. Jocelyn …
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Crews extinguish Zia Elementary fire
ALBUQUERQUE (KRQE) – Firefighters were able to quickly extinguish a fire at Zia Elementary School late Sunday afternoon after smoke was reported coming from the roof of the cafeteria. Upon arrival, crews found heavy flames and quickly got on the roof …
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Isotopes lose game and series
ALBUQUERQUE (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Isotopes had one last shot to salvage a home opening series split against Tacoma Monday night but, faltered in the 9th to fall 8 to 6. Tacoma won the series 3 games to 1. The visitors rallied for comeback victories …
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County to pay 0K to ex-Sheriff's spokesperson
ALBUQUERQUE (KRQE) – A lawsuit that rocked Bernalillo County has been settled for a six figure sum. Bernalillo County attorney Randy Autio announced it has agreed to settle a pair of lawsuits brought by former BCSO spokesperson and legal adviser …
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