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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Wreck shuts down westbound I-40 in Tijeras
TIJERAS, N.M. (KRQE) – Interstate 40 westbound in Tijeras are currently closed as crews respond to a wreck in the area. According to Bernalillo County Sheriff's Department a semi-truck and a cement truck were involved in the wreck and one of the …
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In Albuquerque, protesters clash with police
(CNN) — Several hundred demonstrators clashed with officers in riot gear in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Sunday in a protest that raged for more than 12 hours, ending around midnight, CNN affiliate KOAT reported. The protesters were enraged by what they …
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