APD Provides Mutual Aid to Taos Pueblo of Public Safety for their Annual Pow Wow

ALBUQUERQUE – The Albuquerque Police Department is providing mutual aid assistance to the Taos Pueblo of Public Safety for their last Feast Day at their annual Pow Wow.

At a previous Pow Wow, APD sent eight Ambassadors from the department and two TEMS (Tactical Emergency Medics) to support public safety efforts along with the Taos Public Department of Public Safety. During that event, an individual went in to cardiac arrest and APD officers were able to save his life.

This year, APD is sending another eight officers for support including two TEMS officers with a UTV.  Along with the crew headed to Taos, two are detectives with the Crisis Intervention Unit, who can assist if anyone were to experience a mental health crisis.

One of APD’s Ambassadors for the Native American Community, Sergeant Michael Rico will be leading the efforts providing guidance and knowledge of the different rituals taking place for the other officers assisting at the event.

The officers will be fully equipped with equipment for multiple incidents and/or rescue missions along with medical supplies through the training and expertise of the of the TEMS officers.

“Assisting our Tribal agencies is an important aspect that has been a mission for our department,” said Police Chief Harold Medina. “As a former Chief of a Tribal agency, I know how much aid from other entities can help with large events, and through our monthly Tribal public safety meetings, we’ve garnered strong relationships with other communities within our state.”

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