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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3-month-old girl in critical condition; dad charged with abuse
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Doctors performed emergency surgery on a 3-month-old girl Tuesday night because her brain was bleeding. Police charged the girl's father, Stefon Miller, 22, with child abuse resulting in great bodily harm on Wednesday, according …
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Push for less garbage, more recycling
They call it “pay as you throw,” and it could change the way City Hall charges for trash pickup. Mayor Richard Berry's administration wants Albuquerque to move to a system in which residents are charged different rates each month based on the size of …
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