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Leads Online: Crime Fighting Tool

Leads LogoThe Albuquerque Police Department uses LeadsOnline as a method of tracking and recovering stolen property sold to businesses (pawn shops, metal recyclers, second hand stores, etc) throughout the city.

Business members upload inventory and pictures so that law enforcement can review items to see if they have been reported stolen.

The goal is to arrest offenders and return stolen property to its rightful owner. Businesses can register for free at LeadsOnline.

LeadsOnline is also used to identify individuals involved in the manufacture and sale of methamphetamine.

There is a component called ReportIt that allows citizens to store an inventory of personal belongings on line. Citizens can register at ReportIt: Citizen Property Inventory System.

The ultimate goal is to reduce property crimes in Albuquerque by catching crooks and cooks.

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APD Works with Top Loss Prevention Officers and Mall to Arrest Thieves

Nine of the county's best lost prevention officers were flown in last week to work with Albuquerque police detectives and Coronado Mall Security to bring down some of city's largest retail thieves.

The three-day operation, which concluded late Friday, resulted in 38 arrests and the recovery of more than $3,500 in stolen property.

One of those apprehended was Manuel Leyba, 38, who stole more than $12,000 worth of property from Coronado Mall retailers in the five days leading up to the operation.

"Now that school is out and there will be a lot of activity in the malls," Police Chief Ray Schultz said. "We want people to know that we will be out looking for shoplifters this summer and thieves better think twice."

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Police Chief Raymond Schultz Promotes New Deputy Chief

Police Chief Ray Schultz shaped the upper ranks of his administration Thursday, May 17, 2012, by promoting a new deputy chief and three new commanders.

Steve Warfield became the seventh deputy chief Schultz has promoted in his seven year administration. Deputy Chief Warfield will take over APD's Support Services Bureau.

Schulz also promoted three commanders. Dodi Camacho will head APD's Homeland Security Division, Kevin Rowe will be the new Foothills Area Commander and Joe Christman will replace Warfield in the Northwest Area Command.

Promoted to the rank of Lieutenant are Troy Luna, Randy Remiker, Arturo Gonzales, Michael Archibeque and John Thies.

New Sergeants include Daniel Carr, Dennis Tafoya, Adam Casaus, Christopher Silva, Charles Hedrick, Jacob Hoisington, Cecily Seidel, Richard Evans and Stephanie Smith.

Congratulations to all!!!

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Mayor and Police Chief Announce Initiatives to Reduce Deadly Force Encounters

Mayor Richard J. Berry and Police Chief Raymond Schultz announced Monday several new additional initiatives aimed at continuing to reduce the number of deadly force encounters.

The initiatives are focused on addressing mental health issues, how APD responds to other agencies requesting assistance, and improving the quality of service offered to the citizens of Albuquerque.

"We have not stopped improving the Albuquerque Police Department and the service they provide to its citizens," Mayor Berry said. "We have one of the finest law enforcement agencies in the country, but we are not satisfied. We will continue to look at ways we can improve the police department."

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APD Cadet Class Graduates

APD Cadet GraduationThirty-one cadets graduated from the Albuquerque Police Department's 106th Academy Class on Friday, April 27, 2012, and will soon hit the streets for on the job training.

The cadets will go on patrol by themselves in 90 days. With the new cadets, APD now has 1046 sworn police officers. The 107th Cadet Class started earlier this month with 16 recruits.

"These cadets have a lot to be proud of," Chief Raymond Schultz said. "They completed one of the most difficult law enforcement academies in the country."

The 106th Class started with 50 cadets. Thirty-one of them were able to make it through the 25-week training academy. Officer Ryan Holets graduated as the top cadet.

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New Trend in Alcohol Abuse Connected to Recent Deaths

Two recent downtown deaths have been linked to a new trend amongst alcohol abusers and the Albuquerque Police Department is seeking help from grocery and drug stores to stop it.

Albuquerque police have discovered that chronic alcohol abusers are going to drug and grocery
stores intoxicated and purchasing hand sanitizer and mouth wash. They then pour the hand sanitizer into the mouth wash creating a strong shot of alcohol.

"This potent drink can have a deadly effect," Chief Ray Schultz said. "We have seen the effects first hand and we need the help of retailers to agree not to sell hand sanitizer and mouth wash to people who come into their stores intoxicated."

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Museum Display Honoring the Police Women of APD Unveiled

Mayor Richard J. Berry and Police Chief Ray Schultz unveiled a new display at the Albuquerque Police Museum on Monday, March 26, 2012, that honors the long history of women law enforcement officers in Albuquerque.

The Mayor and the Chief also recognized two women, Betty Jo Highsmith and Charlotte Yates, who were the first to put on the Albuquerque police uniform. The event is part of National Women's History Month.

"These women paved the way for so many other women to pursue a career in law enforcement," Mayor Berry said. "This display will ensure that the sacrifices they made to the community will never be forgotten."

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Law Enforcement Activities to Increase in Downtown Bar District

On behalf of Mayor Richard J. Berry, Police Chief Ray Schultz announced a new enforcement plan for the city's downtown bar district.

Under the new plan, which began on Friday, March 3, 2012, the number of police officer will be tripled on weekends and certain holidays. Numerous streets will be blocked off and there will be a new taxi lane operating down Central Avenue to allow easier access for patrons.

The police department will continue the new law enforcement effort through the summer. "This is not permanent," Chief Schultz said. "We are going to continue to work with business owners to make sure they attract people who want to come downtown and have a good time, not people who want to cause trouble.

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Silver Alert: A Program for Locating Missing Adults

Silver Alert LogoThe Albuquerque Police Department and the Senior Affairs Department have created a new program to quickly find Alzheimer's or dementia patients who go missing.

"Silver Alert" is designed to assist the police, the media and the public in finding missing loved ones who might not be aware of their surroundings.

Representatives from the city's Department of Senior Affairs or the Police Department will assist caregivers by putting information on a jump drive that will be used to provide a photograph and other information to the media. Our goal is to locate the missing loved one as quickly as possible.

For information about enrolling a loved one in this program, please visit us at "Silver Alert".


APD to Crackdown at Former Red Light Camera Intersections

Officer Issuing CitationMayor Richard J. Berry announced Thursday that the Albuquerque Police Department has started cracking down at the city's former red light camera intersections and also at school and construction zones.

From 6:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. at least one of APD's motorcycle units will be assigned to each of the 20 intersections that use to have red light cameras. The officers are targeting red light runners and speeders.

In addition, APD is also ordering all of its school resource officers to look for speeders in school zones before and after classes. The crackdown started last Thursday.

In the first week of the crackdown 152 citations were written. In New Mexico, citations can cost motorists up to $270.

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Albuquerque Police Department Museum, 400 Roma Avenue NW

Albuquerque Police Department (1800s)The Albuquerque Police Department Museum was founded in 2008 and is open to the public by appointment only.

The museum traces the history of the police department from the late 1800s to the present. There are many interesting exhibits; including photographs, uniforms, motorcycles, badges, and early crime laboratory equipment. Please visit the Police Museum webpage for more information.

Tours of the museum can be arranged by calling Officer Paul Judd, Museum Director, at (505) 503-9417 between 8:00 am and 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday. He can also be reached via email at pjudd@cabq.gov or fax at (505) 768-2297.


Stop Albuquerque Gangs Website

The Albuquerque Police Department along with the Gang Task Force and business community strongly supports the Stop Albuquerque Gangs Website as a means of identifying  and stopping all types of gang activity. This website provides a method for community members  to submit anonymous tips on gang activity affecting our schools, neighborhoods and businesses.

It is also designed to inform area residents, businesses, parents, educators and young people about the dangers of gang activity and consequences of gang membership in our community. Likewise, the website has the goal of improving  communication between Gang Task Force members.

Please visit the Stop Albuquerque Gangs Website for further information about these particular subjects.


Chief of Police Ray Schultz

Welcome to the Albuquerque Police Department WEB page. The men and women of the Albuquerque Police Department are honored to have the opportunity to serve the citizens of Albuquerque and host this interactive web page.
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