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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.

On February 14, 2012, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mayor Richard J. Berry is inviting caregivers and people who suffer from Alzheimer's or dementia to come to the Barelas Senior Center, 714 Seventh Street SW to pick up a computer jump drive.

Representatives from the city's Department of Senior Affairs and the Police Department will assist caregivers in putting information on the jump drive.

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

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Thanks for Supporting the Special Olympics: Annual "Tip a Cop" Fundraiser

Special OlympianMayor Richard Berry and Police Chief Ray Schultz would like to thank the citizens of Albuquerque and the citizens of New Mexico who supported the Special Olympics: Annual "Tip a Cop" fundraiser.

On Thursday, January 26, 2012, local police officers participated in the "Tip a Cop" fundraiser. The event took place between 5:00 pm and 9:00 pm at all Albuquerque Applebee's Restaurant.

Your local police officers waited tables and collected "tips" for the Special Olympics. One hundred percent of the proceeds will go to the New Mexico Special Olympics Team.

The "tips" collected will be used to purchase medals, uniforms, sports equipment and travel accommodations for the athletes.

Members of the Albuquerque Police Department were honored to volunteer their time so that all New Mexico's Special Olympics Athletes (approximately 2700 from throughout our state) can participate in sporting events year around.

Thanks again to all of you who participated in this worthwhile event!


Northwest Substation Receives National Green Energy Award

Northwest SubstationMayor Richard J. Berry announced Wednesday that the Albuquerque Police Department's Northwest Substation received national recognition from the U.S. Green Buildings Council.

The Council awarded the Michael R. King and Richard W. Smith Jr. Memorial Substation, a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold Level Certification. LEED is the nation's preeminent program for the design, construction and operation of high performance green buildings.

"The community should be very proud of this facility," Mayor Berry said. "For generations to come, this building will house police officers protecting our community. At the same time it will save energy and taxpayer money."


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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APD to Honor the 10th Anniversary of Officer Killed in the Line of Duty

Officer Jeffery Cole RussellFlags at all Albuquerque Police Department buildings will be flown at half-staff Sunday, January 8, 2011, in recognition of the 10th anniversary of an Albuquerque Police officer who was killed in the line of duty.

On January 8, 2002, Jeffrey Cole Russell was killed when his squad car slammed into the back of a slow-moving, 27,000 pound street sweeper on Interstate 40 in the East Mountains. The married father of four was on his way to work from his Edgewood home. Officer Russell had been on the clock for less than a half hour.

In July 2005, APD named its Foothills Substation after Officer Russell.

"Lowering the flags is fitting tribute to Officer Russell," Police Chief Ray Schultz said. "It is important that we keep the memories of all of the officers who made the ultimate sacrifice alive."


 Mayor Announces Significant Changes to Police Academy

Academy PatchMayor Richard J. Berry announced Thursday that significant changes are being made to Albuquerque's Police Department's training academy.

Starting with the 108th Cadet class, which is expected to begin this fall, potential cadets will be required to have at least 60 college-level credit hours or three years military experience. In addition, Mayor Berry also announced that he is going to begin a nationwide search for a civilian training director. The director will preferably have background in law enforcement and education.

Previously, the academy has been run by a sworn law enforcement officer from within the department. Sworn officers will still play a key role in the administration and training functions of the academy.

APD will continue to work closely with the criminal justice programs at Central New Mexico Community College and the University of New Mexico to identify prospective applicants and to improve public safety training.

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APD Honors the City's First Law Enforcement Officer Killed in the Line of Duty

Deputy Marshal Henry's HeadstoneWhen Albuquerque Deputy Marshal E. D. Henry was killed in the line of duty 125 years ago there was not a graveside service held in his honor nor was there a headstone placed on his grave.

On Monday, November 21, 2011, a day after the 125th anniversary of Henry's death, members of the Albuquerque Police Department changed that when they conducted a special remembrance service for the first law enforcement officer killed in the line of duty in the city's history. A special headstone was also placed at Henry's Fairview Cemetery gravesite.

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APD Opens Cyber Lounge for Officers

APD Cyber LoungeMayor Richard J. Berry and Police Chief Raymond Schultz unveiled a new police officer cyber lounge Monday that will give officers a place to go, relax and work on reports while they wait for court appearances.

The lounge, located in the basement of the main police station, is equipped with couches, large televisions, a quiet room, wireless internet, work stations, a refrigerator and a restroom. There is also an office inside the lounge that the Albuquerque Police Officer's Association can use for meetings.

"Being a police officer is a stressful job," Mayor Berry said. "Our officers deserve a quiet place to go and relax. This lounge is a nice place to get away from the stress of the job."

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APD Planning and Policy Division Receives Two Prestigious Awards

APD Planning AwardsThe International Association of Law Enforcement Planners (IALEP) is comprised of people who work in law enforcement planning and research for criminal justice agencies. IALEP has nearly 1000 members worldwide.

Each year the association selects a Project of the Year and conducts an Annual Report Design Contest.  The APD Planning and Policy Division captured both awards for 2011.

The outstanding work put into planning and overseeing the construction of the Michael R. King / Richard W. Smith Memorial Substation and the equally outstanding work put forth in gathering content for and designing the 2010 Annual Report garnered these prestigious awards.

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APD to Receive Top Honors from the International Association of Chiefs of Police

IACP AwardsThree of APD's private/public partnerships were recognized this October at the International Association of Chiefs of Police Conference in Chicago.

APD competed against thousands of police agencies worldwide. The awards are some of the most prestigious in law enforcement. The International Association of Chiefs of Police is the world's oldest and largest non-profit membership organization of police executives, with more than 20,000 members in more than 100 different countries.

"We are quite honored to receive this kind of recognition," Police Chief Ray Schultz said. "The partnerships we have formed with the business community are some of the strongest police/community partnerships in the world."

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APD Forms New Section to Target Organized Thieves

Stealing from department stores, banks, hotels and construction yards is going to get a lot less profitable for thieves who have made their living operating in organized crime groups.

Mayor Richard Berry and Police Chief Ray Schultz announced Monday, September 12, 2011, the formation of a new Economic Crimes Section designed to catch thieves who target the same businesses over and over again and then turn a profit by selling the goods on Ebay, Craigslist.com and at flea markets.

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Memorial Service for Police Officers Mike King and Richard Smith

Hundreds of Albuquerque police officers gathered Friday to remember the five victims of the August 18, 2005, tragedy that killed five people including two police officers. Every year the department holds a memorial service remembering David Fischer, Garret Iverson, Ben Lopez and officers Richard Smith and Michael King. The ceremony was held at Gold and Ash SE where the officers lost their lives.


Pillow Case Bandits ~ Recovered Stolen Property

The Foothills Area Command Impact Team needs your help. A large amount of stolen property was recovered when the Pillow Case Bandits were arrested. Some of these items, a little more than 300, have not been claimed by victims. Should you wish to view and learn how to claim these items please visit the Pillow Case Bandits Web Page.


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.


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