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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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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Albuquerque marshals’ suspect has prior arrests
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — A fugitive accused of pulling a gun on a U.S. marshal in Albuquerque has a history of arrests. The U.S. Marshals Service in Albuquerque is searching for Rufus Phelps a day after he allegedly threatened a marshal who was serving a …
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Drone images uncover 1000-year-old NM village
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Drones have helped archeologists uncover a 1,000-year-old village in northwestern New Mexico. Using thermal imagery, researchers can now see what lies beneath a landscape covered in dirt and vegetation, giving them a …
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Lobo running back Gongbay is glad he stayed at UNM
Gongbay was one of the few bright spots to emerge from a season that saw coach Mike Locksley – the man who'd brought him to Albuquerque – fired after four games. That November, Davie, the former Notre Dame coach who'd spent a decade as a TV …
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3 Police Oversight Commission members quit
I am very shocked and very stunned THE COMMISSION IS A CIVILIAN WATCHDOG GROUP, ASSIGNED TO HOLD ALBUQUERQUE POLICE OFFICERS, ACCOUNTABLE. BUT THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE SAYS – THE POC–AS IT CURRENTLY …
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