APD has a well-trained K-9 unit. It's police dogs and the officers that handle them work on a daily basis to clear buildings and capture suspects. Police dogs are dedicated, unstoppable, and generally non-lethal. More importantly, police dogs keep officers from having to go into dangerous situations to apprehend dangerous criminals. In short, police dogs save police officers' lives.
Unfortunately, whenever force is employed there is the potential for collateral damage. If an officer must fire his weapon to protect his life and the lives of civilians there's the potential that some innocent bystander will be injured or even killed. When a police dog is used to find and apprehend a suspect, there's a possibility that the suspect, a bystander, or even another officer will be hurt.
The case of Officer George Gabaldon is one such example. Officer Gabaldon was injured by an APD police dog while apprehending a suspect.
In November 2006, Albuquerque police officer George Gabaldon and a fellow officer pulled over a truck on Candelaria that had careered around a corner in the wrong lane, nearly hitting Gabaldon's police cruiser head-on.It's important to understand that Officer Gabaldon was injured in the line of duty. The City of Albuquerque has an obligation to make him whole. However, Gabaldon is suing the city not just for his injuries but for an order that requires the city to muzzle its police dogs.
The truck was riding on its rims, and it turned out to be stolen.
Although Gabaldon called for backup to make the arrest of the two men he had seen inside the truck, he told a judge Wednesday that he didn't expect an APD canine unit to show up.
And Gabaldon certainly didn't expect that he would be the one that "Doc" sank his teeth into, sending him to the hospital with a severe bite wound and keeping him off the job for weeks.
Muzzling police dogs will not only endanger the dogs by removing their only defense, but will endanger officers who will have to engage criminals without effective backup from their K-9 partners.
Ultimately, were all in greater danger if police dogs and police officers are muzzled. Officer Gabaldon deserves compensation. However, by attempting to muzzle his K-9 counterparts he's endangering his fellow officers, himself, and the citizens that he's sworn to protect. In other words he's barking up the wrong... tree.
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I personally know George and I respect him; however, I feel he is dead wrong in this case. The K-9 is a tool that the police have just as a gun is. So what are you saying that if an accident occurs and you have a blue on blue shooting that we should limit our firearms. Yes there have been blue on blue shootings where an officer was killed and that is unfortunate but they did not take guns away because these are the necessary tools that we have. This is the same essentially the same premise. The work of a police officer is dangerous and he knew that we he took this job. K-9's are essential to the safety of our officers, this is a ridiculous lawsuit. He was injured and the city does need to make him whole. However, I really do not understand how this ever got this far, except George wanted compensation for his injuries.
Great thought, let's barking up...
Fire Gabaldon or make him work with k-9 unit cleaning poop, then he will appreciate those poor dogs. lots of countries are always trying to eat the dogs and now we have an angry officer who wants to nuzzle them on all situations? Give Doc the dog a medal of valor!
My question is this, did the police department discipline the K9 officer? He admitted to issuing the dog and incorrect order and it was his dog who bit Gabaldon. The dog is the K9 officers responsibility, just like if he shot his gun. If the police department did not discipline the K9 officer, then look for changes mandated by the court. This is because it would appear APD will not critique themselves. If the police department disciplined the K9 officer then I think this lawsuit is dead on arrival.
But who cares I what think anyway?
why doesn't somebody handcuff Gabaldon and see how well he can do HIS job. That is a stupid insane suggestion to muzzle a K-9 dog. It would be better to cancel the program than muzzle the dogs. Better yet, muzzle Gabaldon.
Got to love that APD brotherhood. Cops suing cops. I guess it's better than them screwing their fellow officer's spouses.
As co-counsel for Officer Gabaldon, our request to muzzle dogs is only for situations when dogs are used to search for persons or things when there is no imminent threat of harm by actively resisting suspects. A muzzle does not prevent successful searches, but protects the officers. When there is no such imminent threat by actively resisting suspects, an unmuzzled dog actually deteriorates officer safety. And it did in this case. K-9 was unleashed to run through a scene and bit a fellow officer, after both suspects were in custody, to search and empty truck with a bite order. The handler then ran out in front of the line of fire from weapons drawn on the empty truck. The officers conducting the felony stop were distracted. They eventually cleared the truck without the K-9. A muzzle for searches when there is no active imminent threat by anyone, increases officer safety. An unmuzzled dog with orders to bite is not needed by well trained law enforcement doing their regular jobs. That is the tree we are barking up: increasing officer safety. The K-9 officer was not disciplined.
I personally know George and for those of you who don't why don't you ask him what happened regarding his "DOG BITE". All I see and hear from a bunch of 34's is "that's F'D up whats hes doing He's Wrong". blah blah blah. Well until your in his situation or get bit.. then quit second guessing him or just ask him to find out the "real story".. You all should know by now the media only puts out what the public wants to hear..
This lawsuit is about money make no doubt. If the department did not take care of George then I hope he wins big, minus the muzzling of the dogs. But if they did and he is just looking for a paycheck then screw him.
To Mr Hall,
Only situations where there is no imminent threat. That is crazy !!!! Building searches??? You do not know what is in there so you would rather send in an officer than a dog? I would like to see you go in before the dog. Would you feel safer? I think not!!!! I don't have an issue with George suing the city but I do have an issue with personally naming the K-9 officer in the suit. Was he truly negligent, he made a mistake but reckless negligence, seriously? So what is next when our tasers, batons and finally our guns. This my friend is the slippery slope that we do not need. So I don't have an issue with the lawsuit for compensatory, pain and suffering. In fact, attorneys like yourself need to get paid right? However, to ask the courts to change a police and muzzle our dogs is ridiculous. So for that I pray you they courts have common sense and the city prevails!!!!!
In terms of policy and use of force, obviously the police are not supposed to send a dangerous weapon into a search op with orders to bite. to clear an area does not require the use of force, obviously there should be a policy against that. of course a dog with a muzzle and search a truck or building. it would be a step toward law enforcement being consistent with the constitution.
George is nothing more than a whimp cop looking for a handout. People get injured on the job all the time, that's why we have a workmans compensation program. George still has a job and is still getting paid so what's his problem. Ever look at APDs hiring standards - so low you end up with lowlifes like George who want big money for a little boo boo. I say give the boy a bandaid. George, do us a favor, pull out your service revolver, look down the barrel and pull the trigger to see if the bullet comes out.
I had one of the officers in my squad bitten by a police dog. It is an injury he carries to this day as the damage was permenant. Gabaldon is doing nothing wrong. The dogs are a good tool, but just like your firearm you have to be in control. So many times the K9 guys just don't control their dogs.
Those K-9 officers are to busy partying and getting arrested in other states to give a crap about APD officers. They are golden, nothing happens to them
If you are going to muzzle the dogs you need to eliminate their use. What a disadvantage to the poor dog. Citizens for the ethical treatment of animals I'm sure would defend the dogs rights. As for the cop who was bit - give him what he deserves, because that's what is fair. He did sustain an injury that is most likely permanent. On the other hand, the dog handler (cop) was negligent and should be punished. NOT THE DOG! Who you really need to muzzle is that idiot Darren White and the other idiot Ray Schultz. I would go for that. Their bite is far worse than any dog. As for the cop above who says George should point a gun at himself. You are the cops that worry the citizens of Albuquerque. You sound like you are right on the line of being a criminal yourself. Go away!!!
His attorneys will over dramatize everything to make money for themselves. I would be so embarassed if I was George. How could he look the officers in the eye, knowing he is in this for moeny alone. It doesnt take a genius to know that the attorneys hit it where they can get the most money.
Cops who receive permanant injuries get compensated. George wants to nullify the Workmans Comp law to his own benefit. As I said earlier he needs to check out the functioning of his barrel riflings. I am an APD cop hater; it is a lowlife thug force composed of criminal cops. I have had three run ins with these lowlifes during my three and half years of living in ABQ yet I have never been arrested and each time it was the APD who initiated contact. Utter scum but that's what you get with low hiring standards. I would never call these guys for assistance nor will I ever assist them in any form or fashion. I blame Chief Schultz who protects his lowlife cops and refuses to take action to raise hiring standards. I surmise the low hiring standards are the result of racist groups like La Raza that push for increased Hispanic presence in a city where only half graduate from high school. Of course La Raza refuses to blame the Hispanic culture that breeds this, instead focusing on teachers as the cause. Study the education accomplishments of Koreans, the Japanese and Chinese and why they excel; in a word: expectations. I do wish to go away and take my above average income along with it. I am a New Mexican who returned home after living many years in other states and countries but after experiencing the lowlife police force of ABQ I'm now pressuring my wife to move in a few years to another state. I'm one of those taxpayers who pays more in taxes than is received so my exit is a net loss for the city and state. I had put faith in Mayor Berry to get rid of Schultz but instead he created an ole boys network by bring Darren White over. APD suffers from poor leadership, poor hiring standards and even poorer oversight. Crime is rife in this city - Why - and its gotten worse. The APD is not part of the solution so they must be part of the problem. And George is an example of this cry baby force of whimps.
Willow Wood Neighborhood - SE Heights
Why blame Darren for any of this? He was not even working for APD when it happened?
Oh please enough with this bullshit !!
muzzle the dogs.............JHC
Better idea; why don't we just provide female officers with chastity belts and put pad locks on male officers zippers while on duty. like that's gonna happen.
what good is a dog unless he can chew up the bad guy a spit him out.
So you got bit. Big deal, get a shot, get a stich; move on.
Next !
Don't be a puss.
The muzzle doesn't belong on the dog, but maybe you. retire already.
Does anyone know what happened in Vegas?
Dog has no teeth ( muzzle) can't defend himself.
Cop has no bullets(for gun) can't defend himself.
Any questions ???????
If you allow youselve to get bitten; YOUR FAULT !
If you shoot youself in the foot;
YOUR FAULT !! not gun fault?
If YO thing get nasty;
YOU FAULT !!....Not hooker
Proverb for the day.
The article states "Officer Gabaldon called for backup" and "the last thing he expected was to have the K-9 Unit show up". Why was that the last thing he would have expected? Wasn't Officer Gabaldon trying to apprehend a suspect? So, he should collect workers comp. but let's not make this a blue vs. blue issue. Why should the lawsuit insist that the k-9s be muzzled? Why can't he sue for his lost wages and just go on his merry way and leave naming the officer and muzzling the K-9s out???
As a 34 I agree that George should get some cash. We all know that APD does not take care of their own. Not sure how much he is asking for but I hope he gets every dime!! HOWEVER... George.. what the F is up with you? You know that those dogs protect our lives. Are you willing to endanger countless other lives of fellow officers just to get some cash?
If they win that suit I suggest that George be put on call and he can go into the situations and "search for persons or things when there is no imminent threat of harm by actively resisting suspects." George is willing to endanger all of our lives... so let him be the one to take over for the dog if he truly in his heart and conscious believes that those dogs don't do a great job and should NEVER BE MUZZLED
The easiest and most non-controversial thing that can be corrected is the city's response. If the "leaders" of APD and the city would have treated George like the good officer he is and shown a little compassion, that would have gone a long way. The "too bad, so sad" routine is a BS way to treat any employee. Especially one who puts his life on the line. Getting supervisors at APD who are truly concerned about their officers' welfare would improve morale greatly. Luckily I won't hold my breath for that one.
PS to the guy whining about APD stopping you 3 times. You make me want to go through an academy again so I can stop you too!
After reading a number of these posts, I can understand why Costales got all the money he did.
Several of APD's "finest" sound like nothing more than bullies and thugs. Is this what we get for our money?
I guess George didn't hear, the city doesn't have any money. Sam got it all.
Let the dog loose Downtown on Friday and Saturday nights maybe he can clean it up. No one else seems to be making a change down there.
Muzzle? Maybe a good idea. After all, they wouldn't have to but one. They could use the one Marty had on the the chief the last few years.
Yeah, you rub money on any wound and it feels a lot better. Is the city still playing the I won't settle game? That only works if your lawyers know what their doing.
Darren is in over his head, just like when he worked for Johnson!!!
Sounds like Ray and Darren only care about themselves and will sacrifice the officers that mean nothing to them, but protect, at all cost, the officers in their little group. It's about time a few of the cops that were shit on fought back and won. The sad part is, that the rest of you cops turn on them too. Your brotherhood sounds like a joke. If you want back what once was, you need to ban together and get rid of your leaders. Seems like all they've done is divide you and serve themselves. Good luck - you cops seem to need it.
Word is that Darren was involved in a 15 in Vegas and the Chief helped cover it up.
I will say it again, George is a whimp, a spineless whimp who should rely on the system to provide for his injuries as it does for others injured on the job. George thinks he "special" that he is now one of Jerry's Kids, but the truth is George wants MONEY. This is all about MONEY and the rest is smoke and mirrors. George, please do the city taxpayers a favor, perform a functional check on the riflings of your service revolver. Make sure you keep an eye on the bullet to insure its spinning properly.
APD officers do not have the balls to take me on. I live in Willow Wood. I'm the guy who always greets any passing officer with my middle finger extended. I would never, ever call APD to my house as they would either plant evidence and/or steal from me in additional the normal lying in police reports which they do daily. My wife knows that should we ever call 911, to ask for State Police or Bernalillo county sheriff presence if protocol calls for an officer to be dispatched. Crime in ABQ is already high and we don't need APD thugs and criminals victimizing us like they do to the citizens of our city.
Get real! Muzzle an attack dog? Okay cop, hang up your service revolver before going on patrol.
Willow Wood Resident
No muzzles on K-9s, the muzzles should be put on Berry & his worthless possie. In keeping with tradition all I can say is: BUCK FERRY..DUCK FARREN...& SUCK FCHULTZ...(wow-that's a weird one).
Comment about Darren in Vegas. What is a 15?
Civilian; don't know
Screw you guys im going home!
I hope they give George a puppy as part of his settlement!
George is a great guy, and he suffered nerve damage to his leg as a result of this bite. The city did not do a damn thing for him, and he deserves to win this lawsuit. I seriously doubt that George wishes to permantly muzzle K-9s, and is just hoping to bring attention to the fact that they need to re-look at their policies. Good luck to you George.
APD is most worthless police force in America. Due to years of low hiring standards (they hire felons) it has evolved into nothing more than a thug and bully force in cohoots with the criminals. I said earlier I would never call them and I won't as there is absolutely nothing they could do for me. One APD moron who commented above (and claims to patrol my area) says I DO need their assistance like when someone is kicking in my door. Really, how long does it take someone to kick in a door and how long does it take APD to respond. The game is over by the time APD shows up. I'm responsible for taking care of myself - NO assistance needed from the lowlife APD thug force. APD is not welcome at my house EVER. And you do not patrol my neighborhood, I see one of you scumbags about once a month and that's a stretch. And to the commentor who says I shouldn't criticize those that "risk" their lives to protect us. Protect who? There is no protection in ABQ nor is their enforcement of laws (except the red light cameras). APD officer do not know risk and won't do anything the least bit risky. A whimp force like George, the APD mascot of whimps. George gets a boo boo and wants to be compensated, for what? The muzzling the dog nonsense is just a ploy to discredit the workmans comp claim so the lawsuit will stand. George, next time you hit the streets, leave your weapon at home. If the dogs need muzzles then you don't need your weapon. Walk you talk. And one more tidbit for the "tough" APD cop looking for me to "wave" hello. I will wave when I see you and you know what, you don't have the heuvos to do anything about it except take it. Got it "public servant". Willow Wood
Darren White took a little trip to Vegas with some hoochie and while he was there he decided to tune her up so police were called and the Chief had it swept under the rug.....for that civilian who doesnt know what a 15 is.
Years ago George would have been the laughing stock of the Dept. Man up, take the bite, have the City cover your costs, workman's comp you know? One day you or another officer made need those dog teeth to save your life.
The new APD leaves a bit to be desired.
Ok, got the 15 thing. Now what's a 'tune up'. ( a sexual thing?)
Not trying to be Forrest Gump, just don't know the codes or the lingo.
Let's get Larry Barker to investigate.
Civilian... A 'tune up' may be a correction a discipline.
Or it could be an erection, a 'hide the salami' thing.
??
Gee Sgt. Carter he just ain't a very nice feller whoopin up on a women now.
Willow wood a$*hole is just mad because he couldn't pass the physcial test to get into apd. Someone is a bit jealous :-)
"Willow Wuss", cops deal with haters like you all the time. You are nothing new to us. All you and can do is sit on the sidelines and talk. You and others of your ilk are the 1st ones to call the police. I have a feeling that you did something criminal and came into contact with the APD. Things probably didn't go your way, so you are left to vent on a blogsite. Man up "Willow Wuss".
Got to love the APD, the lowlife force of America. Yeah, I sit on the sidelines but no, I never have nor will I ever call you pukes. That's a guarantee. Besides by the time you guys arrive there's nothing left but the pieces anyway. I can take care of myself. And no I have never been arrested but have had contact with the morons of the APD on three occassions. The good thing is I did learn a lot and the bad thing is I have complete and utter hate for the APD. Since living in ABQ I have assisted the APD (prior to start of problems with them) twice. Now I wouldn't call 911 if I saw one lying in the street screaming for help. I would watch though and of course give a one finger wave. Keep in mind, there are over 1000 APD thugs in the city thus using simple probability, the odds are far greater that you guys need my assistance far more than I do yours. My home is safe and secure because I'm proactive in keeping it that way not because of the APD.
Hey, I'm still looking for the chump who says he's in my neighborhood everyday.
Hey APD, explain to readers about the $500 and up payments that are brokered through certain lawyers to arresting officers NOT to SHOW for court. Like I said, APD is a corrupt, thug force many of which have criminal backgrounds.
A "salute" to the APD and especially George, the APD poster child of the whimp side of the force. Willow Wood.
I read this blog for the humor and I must say it is actually pretty funny. There is this disgruntled citizen who is uneducated and illiterate that can only vent his frustration over a few police officers behind the secrecy of his computer. It would expect us to believe that the entire Albuquerque Police Department is corrupt. While I undoubtedly say there are a few bad apples the good far outnumber the bad. Then you have disgruntled officers slandering other officers. This is pretty ridiculous, especially at a time when the new mayor has a union busting agenda. So to the “Willow Wood” resident I say get to know the police officers in your area and you will have a new found respect for them and vice versa. For the police officers quit slandering each other, this is a time when you need each other more than ever. If there are bad cops there are ways of dealing with them such as Internal Affairs or the Independent Review Officer. These are put into place to deal with these situations so I say to you “Either put up or Shut up”. People are always their worst enemy.
wow .....
"Years ago George would have been the laughing stock of the Dept. Man up, take the bite, "
Here's a newsflash, it's you folks from "years ago" who are running the department....
I am the "disgruntled citizen who is uneducated and illiterate that can only vent his frustration over a few police officers behind the secrecy of his computer". Ever been to Willow Wood - it's a neighborhood of homes in the $220K to $350K price range. Not the place you find the uneducated and illiterate. Most residents work at Sandia and include many engineers and scientists.
You make yourself look silly by attacking me as "uneducated and illiterate and hiding behind my computer" all the while using "anonymous" to spout your insults. I'm very vocal with my insults of the APD, learned first hand from the "fine" officers of the Foothills Division. My bias is reinforced by the daily reading of the Albuquerque Journal, the "EYE" and others who also report on APD corruption, abuse of power and wrongdoings. If your not a regular reader of the "EYE" I suggest you scan through 2009 where you will find plenty of APD related reports. ABQ has a crime problem and the APD is not part of the solution - they are the problem along with the city leadership that enables them. You may note that I have pointed out that APD hires felons and has officers who are paid (by criminals) not to show up for court. Notice that no one denied this because its true.
My solution will be to move away from here taking my above average income and tax dollars with me. But until then I will continue to vocally criticize the APD and city leadership. Willow Wood
Wow! Willow Wood man/women is only going to cause more speed traps on South Juan Tabo for the rest of us.
Thanks.
"I am the "disgruntled citizen who is uneducated and illiterate that can only vent his frustration over a few police officers behind the secrecy of his computer"
"My solution will be to move away from here taking my above average income and tax dollars with me."
Well either move away, run for political office or apply for APD (and initiate change).
If you choose to do none of the above then I suggest you just shut your whining mouth and deal with the real world.
"My solution will be to move away from here taking my above average income and tax dollars with me."
Go ahead and move. Your above average salary for Albuquerque will be below average in every other state. You are such a douche!
"and has officers who are paid (by criminals) not to show up for court. Notice that no one denied this because its true."
Please and the climate is warming up. OK smarty, WHO? If you knew anything about APD officers can barely take their lunch without a supervisor crawling up their ass....
So if you're so informed and so certain of your wild theories they put some meat out there and let's hear it!!!
Willow wood resident, please move. This city does not need or want individuals who sit on the sidelines and do nothing, but criticize. APD does not hire felons and is very well respected throughout the country. Your baseless claims are what make you look uneducated and illiterate. You rant about your supposedly above average income and tax dollars and the truth is, we don't need citizens like you. Your writings prove you to be ignorant, bigoted and severely in need of a mental health evaluation. You post anonymously, yet you deride other posters for doing the same. You are the one who looks silly. You believe everything you read in the paper or online? You have provided the most entertainment this blog has seen in a long time. Here is some advise, grow up and get a life. Like some one else said, you have probably come into contact with the police over something you did and you did not like what was told to you. This is the United States of America, not the United States of Entitlement! Why don't you do something to help the community instead of critizing the people who devote their life to making this a better place to live.
Above comment. BRAVO !
Yes there are those who aren't good, but there are more good cops, and may be the only thing between you and dying at the hands of real criminals.
Jack Kennedy said it best; and I'll para-phrase.
"Ask not what your neighborhood can do for you, ask what you can do for your neighborhood"
Pussy Willow's neighbor in Volterra.
Got to love the APD, the worst police force in America. Expressing an opinion is "American" and I see the APD can't handle criticism. APD does hire felons, that is a fact and was even brought to light last year because of pressure by Mayor Marty for the APD to hire the thugs. They also accept bribes brokered through certain ABQ lawyers, to ensure arresting officer won't show up for court thus causing any charges to be thrown out. Talk to anyone who has spent some time at MDC.
You know I would join the APD but I graduated from high school and have a clean background thus I'm unqualified.
My suggestion to the APD is they shut their mouths and do their jobs. They are paid decently and they get to retire after only 20 years of work. Yet they whine over a dog, about getting lunch, about being criticized by the public they are paid to serve. Sounds to me like many need to find some other work that's more satisfying but then I understand, the other places have higher hiring standards so you're stuck. I suggest a few years in the Army to make you appreciate how good you got it but then their hiring standards too are higher than APDs so maybe your stuck, huh. Soldiers endure much tougher circumstances: they endure long separations from family, they don't get paid for overtime, they often eat meals out of a bag and go without, they don't get a personal car to drive around in and of course there can be "hazards".
Please APD do the citizens a favor, enforce the law, do your job and by all means come to south Juan Tabo where traffic enforcement is always welcome unless your a resident of Volterra.
Willow Wood.
PS: Every poster to this site has used anonymous - everyone - so quit calling the kettle black.
I saw several postings on the "local" section of Craigslist (Albuquerque) telling citizens how to deal with the APD.
Burp said...
"and has officers who are paid (by criminals) not to show up for court. Notice that no one denied this because its true."
Please and the climate is warming up. OK smarty, WHO? If you knew anything about APD officers can barely take their lunch without a supervisor crawling up their ass....
So if you're so informed and so certain of your wild theories they put some meat out there and let's hear it!!!
"Burp" I know first hand, of officers who are in fact paid not to come into court. The _______ is an officer-several attorney's pay these officers, should we start naming names, or are you afraid your one of them?
I also know that certain officers are paid to skip court and the biggest payor is attorney Tom Clear, he has a group of buddies onthe DWI Unit that he pays off and the one that was notorious for taking the payments when he was on DWI was AC Rodriguez. Clear pays for Vegas trips for these guys and who knows what else. There are more good cops than bad and the bad need to go!
Willo Wood, I guess you don't realize that about 40 percent of the APD are either currently in the Armed Forces or have served in the Armed Forces. Your condescending diatrade belies your extreme ignorance and obvious jealousy. Looks like someone did not get enough hugs as a kid!
"Anonymous said...
willow wood- the idiot that killed one of our own lived in a fancy house and worked at the labs.. just because you live in a house that is priced in the 200-300k range doesnt make you intelligent, makes you look like a bigger puss than you already are (i noticed you didnt have the guts to post your name). for the record many of our officers live in houses that are far better than your crap"
I didn't realize we were making comparisons about our homes but ... Yeah, they (APD) live better because they are on the take. I never said I was intelligent and no I didn't use my name but then I note neither did you. At least I use a tag so idiots like you can easily address your messages whereas you leave nothing but messages filled with jealousy and anger.
I know the name of another attorney so the count is at least two on the number of attorneys who are brokering bribes for officers not to show up.
Why I don't like the APD: Ample negative news reports, a network of long time ABQ residents who have biased my view of them and then personal experience. I will reiterate - I have a clean background - no arrests. But I was cited once by a dumb APD cop who issued me a citation for cussing him out. The citation - a criminal misdemeanor by the way never made it to court because the DA refused to proceed because the issuing officer had no basis since no infraction had taken place. Harassment then started after it was thrown out resulting in two more contacts with APD thugs and two other side incidents related to leaving notes on my car. In all cases the APD came to me. APD blue wall was used to harass a law abiding citizen thus turning him to the dark side. This in a city that rates number 74 in the country for crime - far worse than our neighbor city to the south (El Paso). Thank you APD.
Willow Wood
" Anonymous said...
Willo Wood, I guess you don't realize that about 40 percent of the APD are either currently in the Armed Forces or have served in the Armed Forces."
You say 40%, but from what I hear that's the percent who are openly gay. Not that there's anything wrong with that.
I too have spent my time as a soldier. Jealous of what? Not being part of a thug force who enjoy intimidating citizens. No thanks, I would rather shoot APD cops than harass the innocent.
To the APD - do your jobs and do them honestly. Quit taking bribes and quit harassing those who obey the law, then maybe you will garner some respect. Break the blue code of silence and rid your force of the thugs, criminals and other bad apples. Until I see a turn around I will only show disdain for those who wear the APD uniform which is a lose-lose for all residents of the city.
Willow Wood
Willow puss, just to set the record straight, approximately 10percent of the APD is currently in the reserves and many if not all have deployed in support of the freedoms they your stupid ass has. They do not complain, bitch or whine, but rather do their jobs so uninformed people like yourself can sit back in your 200-300 thousand dollar house and armchair quarterback the moves of every organization that you have never been a part of. They, along with all of the APD would just like a bit of thanks from you and your wife. You take for granted the life you have, the relative calm of willow wood, try being the one who runs into the building where shots are being fired while everyone else is running out, try watching a crime scene where two of your fellow officers were gunned down, we do not do this job for the money, we do it because we are willing to lay our lives down if necessary for the safety and protection of this city and our families. We do this job because pussies like you will not or cannot do what we do. Step up to the plate and go on a ride along for a week, perhaps during the holidays and see firsthand the missed birthdays, holidays, divorces and all the other items that go along with being a beat cop. You sir, need a reality check pull your head out of your ass and wake up.
A.C. is unethical and a HACK! He cant even keep his baby momma happy! she moved on to some other APD hack
Is there something I wrote that suggests I'm scared of you naming names? I said put some meat on your statements, let me rephrase that since you didn't get it. Name the names!
Hhhhmmmmm, engineers and scientists all co-existing in the Shangri-la known as "Willow Wood". Must be a happening neighborhood to have such "fine" people living there. For such a paradise, I'm surprised APD needs to visit so often. It goes to show that money or education doesn't mean you ain't still dumb as a post. I'd rather have a bucket full o' fresh turds than neighbors like you, Carl Kettle. Yes, I'm anonymous. No, you can't do anything about it. Yes, I live in a nicer neighborhood than you, and am all around a better guy than you. Go ahead, one up me Willow Wood!
Thanks for kicking ass, taking names, and putting your ass on the line APD!
Got to love the APD - they do their jobs because they feel the need to "lay down their lives" to keep us safe. What a crock. There might be a few nut cases that believe that but the vast majority are there for the pay check and twenty year retirement. Every job has hazards, that's why cops get to retire after only 20 years.
Soldiers are not deployed for my freedom. We could bring them all home now and there would be no threats to my freedoms. Our "threat" is nothing more than some muslim lunatics who can do little more than conduct small ops on an infrequent basis. By the way, I did my time in uniform and am well aware of the threats and hazards. I have been a war zone (Iraq) too - whoopie. The police are a greater threat and are frequent violators of Constitutional freedoms. And for the cop who talked about the pitfalls of the job: missed holidays, divorce, etc. Try being a soldier then you will never complain about those little things again.
By the way - none of my contacts with the APD thugs occured in Willow Wood. Its rare to ever see one here except for a couple who are residents. I can recall only flipping off cops in Willow Wood on four occasions and that's over the course of a few years.
So the APD never complains, only the guy in Willow Wood. Really! On this thread alone I saw cops dissing cops. I guess your union is a waste of time since they are generally focused on resolving complaints and protecting the wrongdoings of cops. The only way to fix things is to identify the problem and air them otherwise the assumption is, all is well.
To Burp - the lawyer I know was brokering "APD no show" payments several years ago. I'm reluctant to post his name due to potential liability issues that could result. Same goes for the APD thugs - I know their names in most cases yet I don't call them out specifically.
APD: You are of no use to me and I could care less if you take a bullet. As I have previously stated, one thing you can count on is my never dialing 911 and asking for a cop. Fire or ambulance yes, cop NO. Nor would I ever allow you in my home. I would rather not report (theft/burglary) than call you guys. And I sleep soundly at night because I have taken precautions to discourage lawbreakers and should one ignore those then I can take care of the issue myself. APD is not needed nor wanted. Willow Wood signing out.
Willow wood,
You are uninformed and unintelligent. State law does not allow felons to be certified as peace officers. So yes my friend, I will still refer to you as a friend and will be there when you need help, get your facts straight before you post false claims. In addition, a misdemeanor charge would be an officer prosecution case that does not involve the assistace of a District Attorney, unless it is a domestic violence or a DWI. So again you are a liar and lay false claims. Just to refresh your memory, you said that the DA refused to prosecute you for your criminal misdemeanor. NOT!!!!!! But again this is comedy!!!! So yes your are an uninformed idiot!!!! Move away please, I will even buy you a one way ticket to China. You did say something about China in an early post right. I would like too see you do a one finger wave at Chinese police or Japanese police. I would have to say you probably would not have it anymore.
I think Darren White can make everything right. Look out Willow Wood!
I agree with the post about A.C. Rodriguez, he's pathetic, he's needs an A** whipping
what ever happened to George? Did he win that puppy yet? All I hear is willow wood guy complaining bout stuff he cant control? Lets get back to the issue of George getting barked at?
For a cop you are ignorant. APD was involved in a scandal some time ago where an officer they hired had a felony conviction. You're right a felony conviction is supposed to disqualify a candidate but then how many felony charges are dropped to misdemeanors during the plea process and how many of those individuals have ended up in the ranks of the APD. I'm sure there are many. Cops should have squeeky clean backgrounds with no misdemeanor convictions period. These guys have power which is easily abused.
You are way off about the DA's involvement. After receiving the citation I received a criminal summons in the mail to appear before the court. Knowing that all info concerning a case is available online I followed my case there. The case notes showed clearly that the DA refused to prosecute and noted officer error. The case was dismissed. Having cussed out the dumbass cop for not knowing the law I would think prosecuting me would be a priority. Unless of course no law had been violated which was the case. Harassment followed which was done by APD's finest.
And it is fact that APD officers are being paid not to show up for court. This I know first hand.
You make it sound as if APD officers are saints. Like I said earlier, browse the EYE for 2009 and look at all the scandals. And these are just the ones that got out - I'm sure far more remained quiet.
China? Don't recall ever mentioning that nor Japan. I have lived in Asia though. The finger would have no impact as they use a different gesture. But in AMERICA where we are talking about waving the finger (at cops) is LEGAL although there are situations where its not. Cops have to take it according to case law. Is this a great country or what. Willow Wood
" Darren White can make everything right, look at willow Wood"
What are you talking about?
WHAT ABOUT THE BIGGEST LIABILITY IN APD...HINDI
Losers!!! Fire all the crooked/worthless cops and you still have the same retards that hired them. "Hindi" has the biggest liability in APD? Who just cost the city $1,000,000? Not Hindi.... Who continually puts in policies that are worthless and do nothing but cost money?
You want to fix APD? Start at the top!
Hindi and Mark Garcia cause all the departments problems! Get rid of them and we get back to a great place to work and be professional.
According to today's Albuquerque Journal, APD Officer George Gabaldon cannot seek damages for his injuries. It found that George was bound by the limits of the Workers Compensation Act (as it should be). When George was injured his medical costs were paid by the city and he received seven weeks of paid medical leave (as he should). But no, George wanted more. Of course I'm sure an appeal is in progress.
I told you George just need to man up and take the bite and now he lost.
The top brass in the police department continue to lose the city money in lawsuits. It is their brash attitude of "Sue me, I will be gone by the time this is settled".
I was looking back through last years postings of the "Eye on Albuquerque" and found this post which is just a few months old concerning the APD: http://eyeonalbuquerque.blogspot.com/2009/11/blue-barrier-of-fear.html
There is little doubt the APD has a leadership problem. Not only are there indications of this in the comments for this post but far more so in the November 2009 post link above. Schultz should have been removed but for whatever reason Berry elected to keep him. Mr Mayor, APD needs a new chief.
The saddest part of this is the only time you cops support each other is when one dies in the line of duty and I believe it's only because you want to ride in the procession and pretend to the public you are united. What a crock! Poor George - now he can't sue and YOU his brothers in blue are happy about it. You all wanted Sam to lose too, but he got the last laugh. You cops are pathetic and if I were George I would appeal and hopefully the higher court will see there was negligence on the part of the city since the dog handler was there employee. This wasn't a normal Worker's Comp issue ! Don't worry one of you will have something bad happen and none of you so called brothers will be there for you either!!!!
Mark Garcia follows little girls around....esp at raves.
Thats Lieutenant Mark Garcia to you mister! Now go hide from his tyrany!
What a great thread. Lot's of free entertainment. Thank you APD. I too have heard - straight from the big house on the west mesa that attorney Tom Clear has many "contacts" within the APD, especially on the DUI unit. Why does APD tolerate "bad" cops? Does the "blue wall" protect these potential killers (allowing drunks to walk and not be punished sets up potential for a tragedy)? Any corruption or improper actions taint the force. APD you are tainted and the citizens of Albuquerque need to know it. Of course many of us already know it.
George was/is kind of reckless; known to run into situations. Not that this was the case here, but I have questions about the whole incident.
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