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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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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COLORES | Villa De Albuquerque | New Mexico PBS — http://www.newmexicopbs.org – In honor of Albuquerque, New Mexico’s celebration of its tricentennial, New Mexico PBS proudly presents Villa de Albuquerque. T…


Prospect Pederson stays hot for Albuquerque
He went 4-for-4 with two home runs, a double and a walk in Triple-A Albuquerque's 11-6 victory against El Paso. Pederson improved his slash line to .442/.564/.884 and has five home runs in 12 games this season. Pederson won't turn 22 until Monday, …
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Deadline near for adaptive cycling
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The deadline to register for the Adaptive Cycling Clinic sponsored by two veterans' organizations is April 25. The Adaptive Sports Program of the New Mexico VA Health Care System will partner with the Paralyzed Veterans of …
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Designer sketching plans for Albuquerque fashion district
Melissa Lea Beasley, pictured right, is hosting the first New Mexico Fashion Week from May 29 to May 31 at the Albuquerque Convention Center. “I've started what I want to be a permanent fashion district,” Beasley said of the Downtown First Plaza Galeria.
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