Bernalillo County Sheriff, Dan Houston, recently discovered $1,000,000.00 in DWI machines that were never used from TruTouch. Sound bad; it is! Back in 2008, (then) Sheriff, Darren White, administered a grant to purchase the machines and stated that he fully supported TruTouch. It would not be for some time that all the problems associated with these acts would come to light.
TruTouch President, James McNally and board member David Durgin, were contributors to White’s campaign for his failed attempt to run for the First Congressional District. White was beaten down by current Congressmen (D) Martin Heinrich. TruTouch violated state law by their failure to disclose pre-contract contributions. This also appears to be a violation of the contract itself. After receiving a huge no-bid contract with the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Department, White’s campaign received an additional $2,500.00.
White claims he had no fault, having accepted the contribution which was legal and reported to Federal Election Commission.
Between McNally and Durgin, they contributed a $3,500.00, in spite; Sheriff White was responsible for reporting how well the TruTouch machines performed.
The Eye does give White full credit to owning up to this. In his statement below, White clearly acknowledges and accepts responsibility.
“The Sheriff’s [sic] fully supports the Sole Source contract award to TruTouch Technologies…. The Sheriff’s Department will oversee the project and expenditure of grant funds and submit all necessary reports to the proper agencies. [Signed] Darren P. White, Sheriff — 2/19/2008″
Source: http://www.abqjournal.com/news/state/271139335948newsstate10-27-08.htm
TruTouch President, James McNally and board member David Durgin, were contributors to White’s campaign for his failed attempt to run for the First Congressional District. White was beaten down by current Congressmen (D) Martin Heinrich. TruTouch violated state law by their failure to disclose pre-contract contributions. This also appears to be a violation of the contract itself. After receiving a huge no-bid contract with the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Department, White’s campaign received an additional $2,500.00.
White claims he had no fault, having accepted the contribution which was legal and reported to Federal Election Commission.
Between McNally and Durgin, they contributed a $3,500.00, in spite; Sheriff White was responsible for reporting how well the TruTouch machines performed.
The Eye does give White full credit to owning up to this. In his statement below, White clearly acknowledges and accepts responsibility.
“The Sheriff’s [sic] fully supports the Sole Source contract award to TruTouch Technologies…. The Sheriff’s Department will oversee the project and expenditure of grant funds and submit all necessary reports to the proper agencies. [Signed] Darren P. White, Sheriff — 2/19/2008″
Source: http://www.abqjournal.com/news/state/271139335948newsstate10-27-08.htm
It appears Darren White failed to follow through. The $1,000,000.00 machines were no more useful than a ten cent paperweight, the big difference is; the ten cent paperweight was used.
“White, who is now Albuquerque's Public Safety Director, said the machines were never used because nobody at the Sheriff's Office could get TruTouch to teach them how to use the devices.
However, a company news release says those machines, and a newer version under development, do not require user training, according to a Journal story published in January on venture capital investments for the company.”
Source: http://www.abqjournal.com/news/metro/022328557327newsmetro03-02-11.htm#ixzz1FSUWa8aD
Who is Lying; Albuquerque’s Public Safety Director, (former Sheriff) Darren White or TruTouch?
“White, who is now Albuquerque's Public Safety Director, said the machines were never used because nobody at the Sheriff's Office could get TruTouch to teach them how to use the devices.
However, a company news release says those machines, and a newer version under development, do not require user training, according to a Journal story published in January on venture capital investments for the company.”
Source: http://www.abqjournal.com/news/metro/022328557327newsmetro03-02-11.htm#ixzz1FSUWa8aD
Who is Lying; Albuquerque’s Public Safety Director, (former Sheriff) Darren White or TruTouch?
The information below may help answer this question.
While still holding the “bag,” White is still backing TruTouch even after a $1,100,000.00 price tag and a complete lost to us tax payers. The big question then becomes why?
One of the Eye On Albuquerque researchers located these two reference documents;
Agenda Item Number: 2007-2-7A
BERNALILLO COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Risk Management Contractor shall defend, indemnify and forever hold and save the County, its officers and employees harmless against any and all suits, causes of action, claims, liabilities, damages, losses and reasonable attorneys’ fees and all other expenses of any kind from any source which may arise out of this Agreement or any amendment hereto, if caused by the negligent act, error, or omission, or intentional act, error, or omission of the Contractor, its officers, employees, servants or agents. David Baca, Risk Management Director
While still holding the “bag,” White is still backing TruTouch even after a $1,100,000.00 price tag and a complete lost to us tax payers. The big question then becomes why?
One of the Eye On Albuquerque researchers located these two reference documents;
Agenda Item Number: 2007-2-7A
BERNALILLO COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Risk Management Contractor shall defend, indemnify and forever hold and save the County, its officers and employees harmless against any and all suits, causes of action, claims, liabilities, damages, losses and reasonable attorneys’ fees and all other expenses of any kind from any source which may arise out of this Agreement or any amendment hereto, if caused by the negligent act, error, or omission, or intentional act, error, or omission of the Contractor, its officers, employees, servants or agents. David Baca, Risk Management Director
Source: http://www.bernco.gov/live/..%5C%5Cupload%5Cimages%5Cagenda_items%5Cbcc_2007%5C2_27%5C7a.pdf
Agenda Item Number: 2008-4-6A
BERNALILLO COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ELECTED OFFICIAL/OTHERS
Sheriffs Department:
The Sheriff’s fully supports the Sole Source contract award to TruTouch Technologies of
Albuquerque. TruTouch has demonstrated that they are the only bio-medical research firm
that has the current technology to test, develop, and manufacture the non-invasive biosensor
units. The department has actually done preliminary field work with a prior generation device in conjunction with TruTouch and were very encouraged by the efficacy of the capabilities and results provided by this equipment. The Sheriff’s Department will over-see the project and expenditure of grant funds and submit all necessary reports to the proper agencies.
Darren P. White, Sheriff - 2/19/2008
Now, that this phase of the development of the project is complete Senator Kent Cravens has
sponsored two Senate bills to provide funding to Bernalillo County to purchase prototype noninvasive biometric devices for testing in the field. The Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Department has agreed to participate in this field testing phase by managing and awarding the state grant money contracts, as well as being the first law enforcement agency in the United States to test this technology in “real life” law enforcement situations. If this sole source is approved, the procurement will allow for the non-invasive biometric sensor project to move forward through the gathering of data and determining the workability of the instrument for further development. The data and information from this testing will also be forwarded on to Representative Wilson, Senator Cravens, as well as Governor Richardson’s office for review. The equipment purchased will remain the property of Bernalillo County. The Sheriff’s Department has been awarded two Special Appropriations from the New Mexico State Legislature to purchase non-invasive alcohol and screening prototype equipment for the purpose of detecting and measuring alcohol levels in motorists while driving under the influence. The total amount of the two appropriations is$380,000. Both appropriations were sponsored by State Senator Kent Cravens of Albuquerque. The non-invasive alcohol screening equipment is part of Bernalillo County’s on-going initiative to develop “State of the Art” testing equipment for the interdiction and prevention of drunk driving.
Agenda Item Number: 2008-4-6A
BERNALILLO COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ELECTED OFFICIAL/OTHERS
Sheriffs Department:
The Sheriff’s fully supports the Sole Source contract award to TruTouch Technologies of
Albuquerque. TruTouch has demonstrated that they are the only bio-medical research firm
that has the current technology to test, develop, and manufacture the non-invasive biosensor
units. The department has actually done preliminary field work with a prior generation device in conjunction with TruTouch and were very encouraged by the efficacy of the capabilities and results provided by this equipment. The Sheriff’s Department will over-see the project and expenditure of grant funds and submit all necessary reports to the proper agencies.
Darren P. White, Sheriff - 2/19/2008
Now, that this phase of the development of the project is complete Senator Kent Cravens has
sponsored two Senate bills to provide funding to Bernalillo County to purchase prototype noninvasive biometric devices for testing in the field. The Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Department has agreed to participate in this field testing phase by managing and awarding the state grant money contracts, as well as being the first law enforcement agency in the United States to test this technology in “real life” law enforcement situations. If this sole source is approved, the procurement will allow for the non-invasive biometric sensor project to move forward through the gathering of data and determining the workability of the instrument for further development. The data and information from this testing will also be forwarded on to Representative Wilson, Senator Cravens, as well as Governor Richardson’s office for review. The equipment purchased will remain the property of Bernalillo County. The Sheriff’s Department has been awarded two Special Appropriations from the New Mexico State Legislature to purchase non-invasive alcohol and screening prototype equipment for the purpose of detecting and measuring alcohol levels in motorists while driving under the influence. The total amount of the two appropriations is$380,000. Both appropriations were sponsored by State Senator Kent Cravens of Albuquerque. The non-invasive alcohol screening equipment is part of Bernalillo County’s on-going initiative to develop “State of the Art” testing equipment for the interdiction and prevention of drunk driving.
Source: http://www.bernco.gov/live/..%5C%5Cupload%5Cimages%5Cagenda_items%5Cbcc_2008%5C4_8%5C6a.pdf
In the Agenda Item Number: 2007-2-7A, it clearly states that the Risk Manager, David Baca, placed the legal verbage to allow legal recourse. Perhaps this may be something that the County of Bernalillo Government should explore.
In the Agenda Item Number: 2008-4-6A, it states, “The department has actually done preliminary field work with a prior generation device in conjunction with TruTouch and were very encouraged by the efficacy of the capabilities and results provided by this equipment.” … Darren P. White, Sheriff - 2/19/2008 (Italic added for emphasis)
“The Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Department has agreed to participate in this field testing phase by managing and awarding the state grant money contracts, as well as being the first law enforcement agency in the United States to test this technology in “real life” law enforcement situations.” (Italic added for emphasis)
If this is true, Darren White had knowledge that the Sheriff’s Department already knew how to use the machines because he claims his Department actually used them in the field testing. This contradicts his statement that the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Department did not know how to use these machines.
White was also tasked with managing the State Grant Money and ensuring it was done correctly. What is really going on here?
What was this? Was this a play to pay scheme? You will have to decide.
Sheriff Houston, if there is a bono-fied problem here, as a public elected official you are being summons to duty; you have the legitimate authority and duty to call for an official investigation. Perhaps the New Mexico Attorney General’s Office since this involved State Grant Funding. Don’t bother with Bernalillo County District Attorney, Kari Brandenburg; in all probability she will do nothing as she did in another felony case that involved White. The Feds should be included since it involved Federal Grant Funding. If the Feds blow you off, go to the Department of Justice. It is your decision Sheriff Houston…
Here are a few final thoughts. Does the APOA President, Joey Sigala, Know something we don’t? Sigala stated in his Journal editorial on Monday, February 28, 2011, titled, “No-Confidence Vote About More Than Cars.” Sigala stated, “As the city faces a $40 million budget deficit, now might be the time to eliminate the position altogether. If not eliminate the position, then the Albuquerque Police Officer's Association is asking the mayor to consider a change of leadership at the position of chief Public Safety officer.” You will have to decide.
Here is what our Honorable Congressmen, Martin Heinrich, stated back in 2008, “ Heinrich contended that White received "illegal contributions" from officials of TruTouch Technologies, which received a sole-source contract earlier this year for the sheriff's department to test high-tech, noninvasive DWI enforcement technology. Heinrich said the contributions violated a state ethics law.”
In the Agenda Item Number: 2007-2-7A, it clearly states that the Risk Manager, David Baca, placed the legal verbage to allow legal recourse. Perhaps this may be something that the County of Bernalillo Government should explore.
In the Agenda Item Number: 2008-4-6A, it states, “The department has actually done preliminary field work with a prior generation device in conjunction with TruTouch and were very encouraged by the efficacy of the capabilities and results provided by this equipment.” … Darren P. White, Sheriff - 2/19/2008 (Italic added for emphasis)
“The Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Department has agreed to participate in this field testing phase by managing and awarding the state grant money contracts, as well as being the first law enforcement agency in the United States to test this technology in “real life” law enforcement situations.” (Italic added for emphasis)
If this is true, Darren White had knowledge that the Sheriff’s Department already knew how to use the machines because he claims his Department actually used them in the field testing. This contradicts his statement that the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Department did not know how to use these machines.
White was also tasked with managing the State Grant Money and ensuring it was done correctly. What is really going on here?
What was this? Was this a play to pay scheme? You will have to decide.
Sheriff Houston, if there is a bono-fied problem here, as a public elected official you are being summons to duty; you have the legitimate authority and duty to call for an official investigation. Perhaps the New Mexico Attorney General’s Office since this involved State Grant Funding. Don’t bother with Bernalillo County District Attorney, Kari Brandenburg; in all probability she will do nothing as she did in another felony case that involved White. The Feds should be included since it involved Federal Grant Funding. If the Feds blow you off, go to the Department of Justice. It is your decision Sheriff Houston…
Here are a few final thoughts. Does the APOA President, Joey Sigala, Know something we don’t? Sigala stated in his Journal editorial on Monday, February 28, 2011, titled, “No-Confidence Vote About More Than Cars.” Sigala stated, “As the city faces a $40 million budget deficit, now might be the time to eliminate the position altogether. If not eliminate the position, then the Albuquerque Police Officer's Association is asking the mayor to consider a change of leadership at the position of chief Public Safety officer.” You will have to decide.
Here is what our Honorable Congressmen, Martin Heinrich, stated back in 2008, “ Heinrich contended that White received "illegal contributions" from officials of TruTouch Technologies, which received a sole-source contract earlier this year for the sheriff's department to test high-tech, noninvasive DWI enforcement technology. Heinrich said the contributions violated a state ethics law.”
Source: http://www.abqjournal.com/news/state/271139335948newsstate10-27-08.htm
Mayor Berry; the Eye has made humor concerning your non-responsible and non-responsive behavior. With all due respect; we ask you to step up and be the leader that we elected. Please deal with your “White Elephant.”
Mayor Berry; the Eye has made humor concerning your non-responsible and non-responsive behavior. With all due respect; we ask you to step up and be the leader that we elected. Please deal with your “White Elephant.”
UPDATE
Company won't answer fraud questions
Items purchased in 2008 called into question
Updated: Friday, 04 Mar 2011, 9:18 AM MST
Published : Friday, 04 Mar 2011, 9:00 AM MST
• Reporter: Nancy Laflin
• Web Producer: Blair Shiff
ALBUQUERQUE (KRQE) - The New Mexico Attorney General is investigating whether fraud was committed regarding TruTouch machines purchased in 2008. Then-Bernalillo County Sheriff Darren White said the machines never worked...
...the taxpayers in Bernalillo County and the state of New Mexico and basically even nationwide, invested over $1 million into three boxes that are down in our basement that are worthless," said now-Sheriff Dan Houston.
Houston wants to know if any fraud was committed, so he has contacted the Attorney General.
Darren White was sheriff at the time the machines were purchased and said they never worked.
END UPDATE (Update posted at 10:20 PM 4 Mar 11)
81 comments:
great story lets keep the pressure on. if anyone can help the eye with information we need to email.
schultz and white's past behavior on spreading rumors and lies about Officers and ruining those Officers carreers, ending with Brad, definately not beginning, lets do all we can to put them in their own shoes see how they like it.
This is my first story. I hope all enjoy it.
Respectfully,
The Ghost Has Eyes
White is a CROOK! I'd bet anything he got more than campaign contributions for that $1 million.
Well, how much evidence do we need? Is there something seriously wrong with this picture?
Sheriff Houston, the ball's in your court. Investigate this. Either tell the taxpayers that this was money well spent, or expose the truth and hold those responsible, liable for this con job.
These monies were not for the purpose someone's personal pleasure or a tool to advance someone's political future. Will this be allowed to stand, go un answered, be just swept under the carpet?
He almost got away with this? To make this even more suspicious is the fact that the campaign contributions were not reported properly. Come on, Darren is caught with his pants down here.
He needs to answer for this in a BIG WAY.
To all of you who blindly continue to support this guy, got news for you. Open your eyes; THIS GUY'S DIRTY. Stop pretending he isn't.
Stop accepting this for just 'Boys will be boys" or "Oh,Darren will be Darren" Enough already.
Mr. Mayor, you may continue to bury your head in the sand, but I doubt Sheriff Dan Houston will.
CONGRESSMAN HEINRICH;
WHAT SAY YOU? HOPE YOU'RE READING THIS. WE ARE RESPECTIVELY REQUESTING THAT YOU STEP IN HERE AND DEMAND AN INVESTIGATION. YOU KNOW THIS GUY IS DIRTY AND SOMEONE NEEDS TO MAKE HIM ANSWER FOR THIS.
No more sweeping this crap under the rug! WTH is wrong with our government? This guy can go out and waste our money, break laws, and be walking around like everything is ok? What's worse is that the public is bringing this to the attention of MANY people who can charge this guy, and they aren't doing it!!!! This place is feeling more and more like China everyday. Somebody better do something.
This is a very objective story stating facts and references. These are the types of stories that will shine light on the misuse and abuse of public monies and positions.
I would like to see more of this reporter.
Joe Citizen here; WTF
When will all this get national news media's attention?
Anyone sending this to FOX or anyone else. This needs to stop and those guilty need to answer for their misdeeds.
Fans of AP. Love your videos. Very powerful. This would one would make for a great video as well.
So lets see here. A.P.D. is lead by two criminals. One Ray Schults who was foud guilty of violating an Officers Civil Rights in Federal Court. Two Schultz buddy Darren White. All White is pay to play at a cost to the taxpayers of one million plus dollars. Thank you EYE for exposing this, I dont think even ch13 or the Journal can spin this one. Sheriff Houston we voted for you. Did we put our trust in the wrong person or are you going to act ? This also goes for The State Attorney General. The FBI you wanted Brad when you should be after White. Investigate White clear Brad , not to mention that grant money was both State and Federal money. This is a boil on your administration Mayor Berry it is festering and it is going to erupt.
As far as I'm concerned, Berry is done. His political career over. He's known all along about what's been going on with the Brad and Darren thing and has chosen to ignore it and allow schultzie and white lie to the media by telling them that it was over pay cuts. They have been attacking the sites on facebook, because they don't want people to know their dirty little secrets. Now, here's yet another FELONY allegation against white.
Since Darren is getting investigated by the AG's office now, for FELONY charges, both state and federal, is he going to be placed on admin leave as well? Perhaps he and Levi Chavez can work at the pound together and swap stories.
FANS here,--the video is posting as we speak...
Mayor Berry, you need to ACT NOW. I know you read this blog, I know those close to you read this blog. It is time for you to stop pretending that this is going to go away and DO SOMETHING.
This isn't going to go away. There are far too many people that know far too much, and they aren't going to stop talking; and no doubt that more garbage is going to come to light. Every day that you allow this to continue unchecked, you are putting another nail in your political coffin.
Who knows, maybe you want to be a one term mayor. I didn't think so, but maybe that's the case. Pity...you had tremeandous potential. But then again, you are a politician....
Slam Dunk RJ !
For your own sake, don't be made a fool of.
If you've learned nothing else since being elected, you KNOW what kind of a person Darren is now. David Campbell told you about him yet you chose to defend him.
Why?
People are starting to suspect you took a bite of the apple.
Darren's 'garden of Eden' isn't worth it.
You will always get burned.
So be it then, suffer the consequences of HIS actions or shake this dung that you stepped in from you foot.
The choice is yours.
Leave RJ alone. He's a big boy. If he still has this admiration for Darren, there's nothing anyone can do. If he supports him through all of this, then so be it.
If he thinks all that Darren has done is ok, then in the end, it will cost him.
Good luck with that.
Hey TJ, how's it going? Hanging in there buddy? I know none of this is your fault. Anyone out there would have taken 80 grand a year to do the same thing.
Brad Ahrernsfield's case must move forward in the appeals process.
Eisenhower's Army is at the door steps of Berlin !!!
Patten's Army is coming in from the South.
Eva Brahn & Hitler are in the bunker.
Close ranks, FANS & EYES
Brad Ahrensfield here; Im so glad the citizens of Albuquerque are seeing Darren White for what his is,,,a LIAR, I have witnessed him first hand on the stand in Federal Court UNDER OATH and have the transcripts to prove it! Ray Shultz you are a liar too-you lied to the citizens of Albuquerque about the truth behind the Facebook videos and the no confidence vote and Im putting my name on this post not hiding behind an Anonymous moniker and I will say it to your face!!! This is far from over, your reign of fear and intimidation and using Internal Affairs to retaliate on offiers and their families like its your own little Gestapo is quickly coming to an end. You just wait till you are in court in the lawsuit that is soon coming your way and I show the jury and the citizens of Albuquerque the paperwork I have with a statement from someone in your office stating you retaliated on me because I testified in the Comacho Trial and the falsified Disiplinary Card you sent to the US Attorneys office so AUSA Tera Neda could use it illegally (ref Garrity) to discredit me! Things you never thought I would find! This my friends is the tip of the iceberg that I have coming your way! My attorney and I recently acquired paperwork never disclosed to us Showing the Federal Government knew they never had a federal case, hid the paperwork from us and prosecuted me anyway!!! The culture of lies spins all the way to the top of the food chain. Mayor Berry if you continue to bury your head in the sand you are going to allow these two Clowns to destroy your political career and aspirations as well!! Right now you are only feeling the gusty winds of the horrific storm that is coming your way! In the words of Buddha "Three things cannot long stay hidden,,,the Sun, the Moon, and the Truth!"
They're turning on each other now. TJ was the source for the story about Chris Ramirez texting Economidy. Releasing info about an IA investigation in order to torch a co worker. What a bunch of snakes.
White Contributions may Sting Albuquerque Firm - The Independent
An article published on October 24, 2008 about this very issue.
http://newmexicoindependent.com/6521/white-contributions-may-sting-albuquerque-firm
Wow ! Now we have Chris Ramirez, I mean Huffman and Tj Wilham throwing one another under the bus. Didn't think they would be fighting over anything except the same plate of 'Chimichunga'
Those two damn well need to go. Go back to 7 Chris and TJ , go back to the journal. Sure as hell not worth more than $30K a year, either one of you. Unless, Darren made you both take a bite of the apple like with Berry, then you can't leave cause Darren owns you.
(what candy or little morsel did Berry sample, to make him now have to defend Darren)?
Ah, the webs we weave.
From:DEMOCRATIC PARTY OF NEW MEXICO
The Journal got a few things right in its editorial questioning the purchase of the $1 million flawed anti-DWI equipment by Bernalillo County, sure.
But they largely give former sheriff and current political liability Darren White, who oversaw the implementation of the flawed system, a pass.
What the editorial doesn't tell you and doesn't question -- is that White received a hefty political contribution for his 2008 Congressional run from TruTouch, the company that created the flawed equipment, $3500.00 to be exact.
One would think such a fact would bear mentioning in the editorial. While White has recently distanced himself from TruTouch, public minutes from 2008 show he supported the project.
From the minutes of the Bernalillo County Commission meeting in 2008; “The department has actually done preliminary field work with a prior generation device in conjunction with TruTouch and were very encouraged by the efficacy of the capabilities and results provided by this equipment.” - Darren P. White, Sheriff - 2/19/2008
KRQE continuea. Title of story " company refuses to answer". They aren't the problem, Darren is. Why is Darren laying low right now. F.D.B.D......f..cj douche bag darren.
Darren gave one of our (S.O.) Sgt.s a write up for an incident that happened 18 months prior. The Sgt. Was a witness in an I.A. case, but the timing of it is very suspicious as the way I heard the story is as follows.
The Sgt. was training another Sgt. when they went to eat at Capo's. When the Training Sgt. saw Darren in the back, he opted to eat in the front. At the end of the meal, both Sgt.s went to pay and the owner of Capos told them it was paid for. The training Sgt. asked who paid and the owner told them that Darren paid. The Training Sgt. refused and asked the owner to ring him up, but the owner refused and said the meal was on him. The Sgt. in training went to thank Darren, The Training Sgt. put money in Darrens hand and told him no thanks. Darren chased him down across the floor and put the money in his pocket. The Training Sgt. then went back and threw the money on the table and loudly told Darren he would not accept lunch from him and walked out. TJ was eating with him and the table next to him was full of PD brass.
One week later the training Sgt. got his write up for an incident 18 months prior, some say he still has it framed.
2:38 post:
I'd love to shake that deputy's hand. Not only did that take balls, it took character.
Darren paid? I'm calling bullshit on that one. He won't pay for his own drinks.
I agree with all you on this. Just something to think about to throw in Shultz's face, and any other administrator. The U.S. Supreme Court ruled this week that the Westborough Church has the 1st amendment right to protest outside of our deceased hero's funerals. In light of that, there is no way that any one can keep you from posting what you want to say on a social networking, blogging or any other site. I'm waiting for the lawsuits to start rolling on this policy.
So, let me get this straight...The federal govt gave 600k and the state gave 400k...the price of the equipment was 380k...the rest of that money was supposed to go to "developing" this trutouch stuff. Wonder if any of that "development" money went into Darren's pocket? Huh...just a thought.
Between The Eye and Fans of ABQ Police you are running circles around the local media. Part of the reason for the slanted coverage is resentment. You make them look bad and they want to punish you for it. Your also outsiders and not "real" reporters. Who are you to try to do their jobs. Thats why they identify with Schultz and White. They feel like they're being attacked too. They want you to know your place and stay there. Total state run MSM mentality. You and Fans are our Rush!
The fans of apd and the eye, are the bomb. Too bad all of you guys don't run the dept. We would all be saved! Keep up the good work and keep up the good work of getting the truth out! Love you all!
Our hats are off to SHERIFF HOUSTON! You are a true leader, how refreshing.
Sheriff Houston has asked for an investigation by the AG's Office according to Ch#13.
Bravo to you Sir!
Respectfully,
The Ghost Has Eyes
So here is a man who ran for congress, was a member of several law enforcement agencies, was a decorated army man and he cant frickin press the power key. LIAR!
POor Darren, we are being soooo hard on him. In the words of KING DARREN, "i mispoke". (thats what he told city council when confronted).
HE tried damage control by doing a story about officers making more money that the mayor, he tried damage control by headlining that TruTouch wouldnt comment.
WHAT NOW?
According to 13, Attorney General is going to investigate. ADMIN LEAVE for Darren, just like everyone else!
THANK YOU SHERIFF HOUSTON !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! To Mayor Berry, Darren is being investigated for a crime,so I take it you will do to him what is done to any officer in the same situation. He will be working at animal control until cleard or indited. Right ?
Chief Schultz you are next. your part in what you did to Brad will be exposed. The EYE will have all the proof they need to expose the false documents you supplied to the FBI concerning Brad to get him convicted.You know the doctored Internal File. Looks like your own strong arm Internal Affairs will be use against you. Maybe you and Darren can share the same cell.
White wasn't decorated with anything in the army. He got a medical discharge for hurting his knee in training. Never saw action and was never stationed overseas. Even back then he was a phony,
Brad testified in my trial and because of his testimony in my trial, The Albuquerque Police Department 5th floor retaliated against him. The District Attorney (Brandenburg) did not like what his testimony was in Grand Jury and decided to hire an FBI Instructor from Virginia. Brad's qualifications and expertise blew the FBI Instructor's away. The District Attorney attempt to cut short Brad's expertise, training and instruction history and qualified him as an expert witness without letting him finish his qualifications. When the shooting with my dad happen, the 5th floor saw this as a way to get rid of me for good because I had pissed off the wrong people. Brad was my only witness and I was found not guilty.
Ladies and Gentlemen, things have to change because there is a lot of corruption going on. An officer should not have to worry about any kind of retaliation for doing their job and part of an officer's job is to testify in court and to tell the truth. Shultz, White, Brandenburg are doing what they please with whomever they please and things need to change. There has been a lot of dirty deeds done and I'm so glad it is about to come out.........Orlando Camacho
3 million dollar lawsuit settles. Great job darren.
Doesn't Ray have any pride. The whole department obviously hates him and Darren and he goes on Channel 13 and makes ridiculous threats about bathroom wall inscriptions. Good luck Ray and Darren because it doesn't appear anyone is backing down from you two cowards. I will be sure to attend your trial and enjoy every minute of it.
Liar liar darren should be fired!!!!!!!!!
To THE EYE thank you for always being there and exposing this corruption. You are truly the Radio Free Eroup of Albuquerque. Fans you have great potential. Both Eye and Fans stay the course. Sheriff Houston you are a breath of fresh air, DONT BACK DOWN.
when is a decision on brad's motion expected? if he wins that when the furr gonna fly------------that when the fbi needs to do their investigation on white and schultz.
The IA thing, rumors and lies that Schultz did to Brad, trust me he has done that to several Officers whose reputation continutes to be damaged because of his lies. Everyone should be aware that if it comes out of his mouth, its a lie, he says lies to increase his credibility. All command staff kissing his ass is sickening. Stand on your own two feet and try getting a position on your own, you all look pathethic. Everyone knows who you are. It all in front of our eyes, lets see who the biggest ass kisser is when the Commander's position gets filled. Gives a new meaning to smack down.
I was going to say; (the poster above beat me to it)Darren served briefly in the Army; he was not, repeat, was not decorated with shit. He claimed he was hurt, was basically what is refereed to in the military as a "Gold bricker". He joined Houston PD, a short distance from Fort Sam Houston where he was discharged. Only lasted a few years there.( would love to know anyone who knew him there) He eventually fled Houston, wound up here, joined APD. Re-injured the same Army injury .
Decorated! The only thing he should be decorated for is fraud.
To the 'Old (Republican)Guard'; you all have blinders on. You support candidates because they pretend to have an 'R' behind their name, which you know nothing about. He's a RHINO. Wake up, stop buying the Journal and stop listening to the local news channel's propaganda on how Darren White is the best thing since sliced bread. He is stale and he is toast. Dumb asses!
I see a lot of comments about moving Darrin to the animal shelters. Don't torture the poor homeless animals any more than they have been during RJ's sorry rein! Darrin would actually love working there because he appointed his best bud, Barbara Bruin, to that department. She also contributed to his campaign (surprise), and is another bungler. She has single-handedly trashed the Animal Welfare Department in less than one year and reversed any hard-won, positive results gained over so many prior years. Nice move RJ...more bad advice from your sidekick, Darrin, who obviously does all the thinking for you!
Ref: post above.
Capos is a funny place.
You got Darren feeding at the trough there on a daily basis.( No pay, no tip) TJ's got sparks flying off his knife and fork.
You got Larry Barker skulking around, hiding in a corner like a spider ready to pounce on any gossip.
You got SO & PD officers learing at the waitresses' 'Keester'.
You won't see Andy, Barney, Opie or Aunt Bea there. This ain't Mayberry, although, it could make a great SNL skit.
One of the big problems I see with APD and police in general is accountability. Its costing the taxpayers $3 million dollars for not following the law. All police, fire and city employees who are involved in wrongdoing and/or civil suits should have to forfeit at least a months pay. A months pay may not sound like much but it sends a message that bad actions have consequences. As it stand now their are none.
Darren can't sing either!!!!!
Larry Barker can't investigate shit cause he'll corn out on you if the investigation leads to one of his friends. Ch 13 won't investigate Darren cause he used to work there as the "CRIME REPORTER" when he couldn't find a real job.
Houston has other problems. He still has 2 crap, no integrity, ass kissing Captains that were primary in losing the biggest triple homicide in the southwest due to their "investigation tactics". PLEASE......Keep up the good work Eye.. maybe one day this place will implode.
THE $3 MILLION DOLLAR PAY OUT WAS BECAUSE DARREN AND RUSSELL BLACJSKE AND HIS GOOD OLD BOY SYSTEM. SGT. BOB TYLER WAS PUT IN NARCOTICS AND WAS NOT QUALIFIED TO BE THERE. AS A RESULT OF BOB KISSING DARRENS ASS, IT COST THEM A FORTUNE. NOT ONLY THIS CASE BUT THE HARASSMENT SUIT WITH 2 DEPUTIES. DARREN COVERED UP THE NARCOTICS DETECTIVE ACCUSSED OF STEALING MONEY AND IT'S ALL COMING BACK TO HAUNT HIM NOW. THAT'S WHAT YOU GUYS GET FOR LETTING PETE ROTH ON THE FREEWAY AND ALLOWING HIM TO PROFILE PEOPLE. IS THAT WHY PETE RETIRED? HE KNEW THIS WAS COMING? BOB GONE PETE GONE. WHO'S LEFT HOLDING THE BAG.
Somebody clear this up for me... Darren made a few phone calls to TruTouch and they never got back to them, so instead of sending the DWI Sgt. to Tru Touch, which is across town, he simply let it go?
Darren, you could have done better than this excuse.... you were so good at spinning crap into gold. What's the matter? Pressure getting to you? losing your touch? Things are catching up to you. You went from stepping in cow piles to a mine field. The EYE has got your number and I am going to savor this one. Do me one favor, I don't know if you are going to prison or Albuquerque is going to simply banish you, but remember this, when you are sitting there scratching your head trying to figure out what went wrong, think about this
OUR PROFESSION IS ABOUT HONOR, COURAGE AND INTEGRITY. YOU DO NOT HAVE ANY OF THESE TRAITS AND YOU HAVE MADE THE MEN AND WOMEN THAT WEAR THE UNIFORM PAY FOR YOUR BEHAVIOR. I HOPE THAT THE CITIZENS OF ALBUQUERQUE TAKE NOTE OF HOW MANY HONEST COPS AND OTHERS WORKED TOGETHER TO END YOUR REIGN OF TERROR. HOPEFULLY THIS WILL INSTILL SOME FAITH IN THOSE WHO HAVE LOST TRUST IN LAW ENFORCEMENT.
Say what you want about White and Schultz cause its all true. Don't forget they're only where they are because of Berry.
FMB
Maybe TJ should use plastic utensiles. Maybe that way he won't set fire to the table clothe when sparks are flying off his knife and fork. Darren; no utensiles needed. He eats with his hands. LOL!
Hey FANS; not too good at navigating face book. How do we get stuff over to you. Got a few paragraphs that would make for a great video.
Another $3M the County has to pay, or should I say pay back to people who weren't convicted. Why was their money confiscated in the first place?
In the quest for wanting to make a name for himself, is Darren just ALL ABOUTt being himself, a little PR_ _K!
Now he wants to appeal Judge Nash's decision. NOT GONNA HAPPEN SIR!
He needs to go on administrative leave, (WITHOUT) pay like everyone else in the same circumstances, until this is all cleared up.
Then again, that could take a couple of years before all that he has done, illegally, for this to be cleaned up.
He and Ray been on some kind of freaking free for all at the expense of the taxpayers. Maybe they should start being docked a % of their wages. Bet then, they will think twice before the go around gang banging people. This 'Culture' goes back to their invincible days together on the DWI squad. They made a party out of that too. Most of the women have left town or won't talk.
Bet the 'Old Guard' Republicans don't know about that. Old fools.
All of us need to be sending these complaints, objections, and events to Susanna Martinez and the city council. After you send these emails/letters, SAVE them, with the date on them and when you sent them. Put the ball and the problem in their court. Whenever they say they didn't know that this happened, everyone can say BS. They might not want to listen to one or two people, but they will have no choice but to listen to hundreds. Stop letting these people ruin our community and lives.
Why isn't a city council doing anything. Are they all sheep or they in on it too?
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Now is the time to come forward. This corruption needs to stop now. Email the Eye with your information. I know your idenity is secure and they will never burn you. I Email all the time. I know the EYE is working overtime to end the corruption . If you have information it is time to step up.The burglary at Bryans home is about to be exposed. Do you really want to get caught up in that ? Brads Internal Affairs file will be published (THE DOCTORED ONE ) . Just because you may have retired does not mean you are free from criminal charges.
Mayberry, North Carolina (fictitious I realize)
MAY-be-BERRY should go there.
Not sure he would be able to outsmart Andy or Barney either though.
Enjoy your weekend yall, cause Sunday night's post will be another tough bone two swallow with your coffee first thing Monday morning.
lol !!
Better have TJ drive in with the breakfast burritos first thing. Gonna be a long day.
"Monday,Monday,can't trust that day"
~ John Phillips-Momas & the Papas
Aside from all the name calling, has anyone asked the question "why did White buy machines thate were not certified by SLD?" All officers know at least that little requirement. Who runs BCSO's DWI? White should have known the machines could not be used. Too bad, that money could have gone a long way toward buying new Intoxilyzers. so sad.
Barbara Bruin,the Director of the Animal Welfare Department, was put in place by RJ Berry as a favor to Daren White (no big surprise).
Somebody should look into her work ethic as the director of AWD,she only works maybe 25 - 30 hours a week (just ask any of the city employees there). Maybe APD or AFD would like the other 25% of her salary (She makes almost $100K).The animals and employees at the Shelter deserve better!
Now is the time to expose Ray, Darren & Berry for the scumbags they are. Berry knew exactly who he was keeping on and bringing on. He was not duped by either of them. They all probably have so much dirt on each that they are stuck with each other. They deserve everything they get and I look forward to it.
Did anybody bother to read the memos. Then Cong. Wilson helped secure the funds along with Bernco County Commissioners. Did they really domthis on their own? Of course not. So White either promoted the product and received a little kickback from the Corp OR he utterly failed in his capacity as BCSO Sheriff in implementing this program.
If somebody in the media had some brains they'd file a FOIA request and get the minutes of these meetings. Wilson also needs to be asked some tough questions ESPECIALLY now that she wants to run for the senate seat. Ms Wilson.....what did you know and when did you know it?????
To Animal Welfare post : E- Mail the Eye with your information. It is past time for city employees stand up and expose this waste for what it is. You work a full day for alot less cash than the director. IS it to much to ask she work 40 hrs. a week ? A.F.D. where are you on the Darren White melt down?
As a citizen who stumbled upon the Eye in Dec and has been following ever since, I want to say THANK YOU and congratulate all of you who are working together at all different levels to put an end to to the ABUSIVE, EGOCENTRIC, CORRUPT, DICTATORSHIP that has been POISONING the culture of APD and this City for a long time!!!
I find what is coming through the EYE is REALLY inspiring....APD, SO, AFD and other City Employees who want to work for leaders and organizations they respect, and to be able to do their jobs well and with integrity.
As usual, you men and women are our unsung HEROES, and what you are doing here proves it even more.
Brad Ahrensfield, I have to say you are a hell of a fighter in every sense of the word. THANK YOU for bringing this dirty business to the light and persevering even from the beginning when it seemed like there was no one in your corner...I hope the outcome of all of this gives some bigger meaning to the private hell you and your family have been put through.
Together all of you on this blog, on the FANS pages, and behind the scenes are demonstrating the true moral character of ABQ, and I just want to say publicly that I am very grateful and proud of you all.
Don't forget 'good time' buddy of Darren's, Sherman McCorkle. Certainly no funds or grants are secured for local business without his greedy little hands in on it.
What does he know about the TruTouch scandle and how much money did he make on this scum bag con job.
TJ, you wanna WEIGH in on this one ?
(Sorry, no pun intended)
Who is this Barbara Bruin lady ? Why is she making 100K a year and why is she only working 25-30 hours a week. If you love animals , it's your life's work, and certainly a 60 hour a week schedule is more appropriate, especially anyone lucky enough to be making that kind of money in this economy.
Does she possess the passion for animals as say someone like Sally Mayer.(I'm sorry COUNCILOR Mayer)
Maybe she should be running that place. She'd put in the hours and you can be rest assured, those animals would be well taken care of.
She gets my vote
Good post Ghost. Great job Sheriff Houston. Nice to see someone with some guts do the right thing.
Bryan ALWAYS named dropped Darren White.
I love it when people who hide their identities themselves give shit to others who hide their identities. Do as I say not as I do???
Speaking of animal welfare. "68% of battered women reported violence towards their animals. 87% of these incidents occurred in the presence of the women, and 75% in the presence of the children, to psychologically control and coerce them.
" I find it ironic that they would place Levi there of all places.
This is only the beginning. There is much more coming about Darren White and his good friend Ray Schultz.T.J. you better get your twin Jeff Proctor and shift the spin machine into high gear,you are going to need it. Mayor Berry you were told that these guys were trouble. You all better realize that you have pushed people to far,and they will not stand of the corruption. The words were clearly written on the lable on the box. DO NOT OPEN FOR INSIDE IS WAR. SO what did Shultz and White do when they read the lable ? THE BOX IS OPEN.
I don't know, but I would surely like Brad to answer the question if he and Bryan are buddies. I thought Bryan rolled against Brad to avoid any type of prosecution. Also what happened to Olivas, speaking of rolling? I haven't seen or heard from him. Did they transfer him to a cake job with weekends off. Can he take time off any time he wants. Not like us in the field, we have to beg to have time off and are only allowed one off on our team.
Went to MOE they are putting more responsibility on FSB when is everyone going to have the same responsibilities. Why is it FSB has to do work for everyone other Detective.
Check out 'Hillbilly' video on FANS.
Hillarious
M.F.
I was in the trial and not only did he not roll on Brad but refused the USA's amunnity clause to the point where they had to stop the trial in order to remove the amunnity clause, so not sure where your getting your fact's so you might want to check them.
They are getting their facts from the news but they still don't realize that the news doesn't tell the truth.
MF if that's accurate thanks for the clarification. I still think Bryan is a snake though.
rumor has it Darren is throwing his name in the ring for senate????
The only 'ring' Darren will be throwing his name in will be for pivot man in a circle jerk in the prison yard at the big house.
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