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APD takes major step in reform process with two new leaders at Police Academy
The Albuquerque Police Department today announced the hiring of two key leaders to run APD’s Police Academy.
APD provides updates on two crashes
APD provided updates to two crashes that occurred on August 1, 2021.
Update – Fatal Shooting at 6021 Anderson SE
Homicide detectives provided the following update from their initial investigation at 5021 Anderson Ave., S.E.
APD Investigating Overnight Homicide
AFR was flagged down about 2:30 a.m. in the area of 3200 Central Ave., S.E. to check on a male who appeared to be unconscious.
APD Investigating Homicide
Officers were dispatched to 1009 Cuatro Cerros Trail S.E. shortly after 7:00a.m. in reference to a deceased male located outside the residence.
APD provides details on fatal motorcycle crash
On July 31, 2021 at approximately 2:00a.m. the Motor Unit was called out to a fatal crash located at 98th St. SW and Tower Rd SW.
APD continues to hire more officers
Six laterals graduate Today; 48 cadets graduate in October, 100 laterals and cadets starting new classes by end of year.
APD makes changes to Discipline System
The Albuquerque Police Department made significant changes to its discipline process to ensure fair and consistent disciplinary action is taken for substantiated policy violations against employees.
APD Homicide Investigation Totals
The Albuquerque Police Department has investigated or is currently investigating 69 homicide cases involving 73 victims this year.
APD releases results from week eight of Downtown Weekend Operations
Units from across the department are working with officers in the Downtown Public Safety District to crack down on criminal behavior during weekends this summer.
PD apprehends 72 offenders, 25 DWI arrests in 45th Anti-Crime Operation
Operation results in 4 firearms recovered, 9 stolen vehicle and 282 moving citations.
APD arrests 47 offenders in 44th Anti-Crime Operation
Operation results in 10 firearms recovered, 9 stolen vehicle and 310 moving citations.
APD’s Community Engagement Unit receives National Recognition
The Albuquerque Police Department’s School Resource Unit was selected to receive the “National Model Agency Award” by the National Association of School Resource Officers.
APD releases Duke City Case Files: Episode 2
The Albuquerque Police Department has release the second episode of the Duke City Case Files, a video series highlighting homicide investigations.
APD Names Promotions to Deputy Chief Leadership Positions
Chief Harold Medina announced two new deputy chiefs who are joining APD’s leadership team. Additionally, Deputy Chief Eric Garcia will now be using his experience to oversee different units within the department.
APD Releases Results from week five of the Downtown Weekend Operations
Units from across the department are working with officers in the Downtown Public Safety District to crack down on criminal behavior during weekends this summer.
APD arrests 52 offenders in 41st Anti-Crime Operation
Operation results in 14 firearms recovered, 3 stolen vehicle and 165 moving citations.
APD, AFR, Solid Waste and community members rebuild family’s home following a house fire
APD, AFR, Solid Waste and community members donated their time and money to help rebuild a family's home following a house fire.
APD Releases Results from week four of the Downtown Weekend Operations
Units from across the department are working with officers in the Downtown Public Safety District to crack down on criminal behavior during weekends this summer.
City of Albuquerque launches Nob Hill-University Public Safety ECHO
Project will build upon Downtown ECHO successes to engage community, business in public safety issues in the area.
APD arrests 41 offenders in 40th Anti-Crime Operation
Operation results in 8 firearms recovered, 1 stolen vehicle and 311 moving citations.
APD Releases Results from Weekend Operation in Downtown
Units from across the department are working with officers in the Downtown Public Safety District to crack down on criminal behavior during weekends this summer.
APD arrests 59 offenders in 39th Anti-Crime Operation
Operation results in 15 firearms recovered, 3 stolen vehicles and 259 moving citations.
APD arrests 49 offenders in 37th Anti-Crime Operation
Operation results in 16 firearms, and 1 stolen vehicle recovered.