Funny how things seem to be not what they seem in Albuquerque under the mess created by Berry, Perry, Eden, Banks, and last but not least RAYMOND SCHULTZ. You see we have a little blast from the past. In the days following DOJ's announcement back in November 2012, then APD chief Ray Schultz had the following to say to APD's supervisors and command staff. He presented during his weekly "Chief's Staff" meeting on November 27, 2012:
In light of the comments made by Berry today, are these truly not striking comments? Has the world slipped upside down? Is APD's house truly in order? What say you Albuquerque???
This is a letter Albuquerque mayor RJ Berry (Perry) sent to Mr. Saucedo from DOJ:
What say you Albuquerque????
70 comments:
I suppose my reading skills are compromised as I do not read anywhere in this document, "We don't need you." Could the Eye clarify?
Mayor Berry has washed his dirty, sweaty hands of APD.
If I'm reading correctly, isn't the Mayor requesting that the DOJ appoint a monitor? Wouldn't a monitor be above the chief, and thus "control" the department? These are real questions, I don't know much about what's happened in other cities.
Kent "The Skank Chaser" Waltz is already spinning this one for Berry. Got to keep that half million dollar a year city legal contract going to his brother Jerry and the $1.2 million dollars in advertising Berry forks over to the Journal for payola. Your tax dollars directly financing public corruption Albuquerque!
So I read the letter from the mayor to the D.O.J.. So lets read between the lines all of the great leadership team the mayor talks about cant figure out how or what needs to be done to fix things. Your great leadership team including the mayor need the D.O.J. to tell them how to fix things. Funny but sad that the mayor yes you R.J. Berry allowed things to get to this state, and just before the D.O.J. report is due to be released you and your brain trusts come up with a bunch of smoke. Another Deputy Chief really what the heck are the ones doing now that you have ? You MAYOR REALLY LIKE TO WASTE MONEY WE DONT HAVE TO MAKE THE PUBLIC BELIEVE SOMETHING IS REALLY BEING DONE. How about the money spent to investigate child abuse ? Another feel good project to make the public believe something is really being done WHEN IT IS NOT ! You mayor put a BAND- Aid on every problem to come along and think the public will drink it up. The only problem is when the BAND - AID is removed the sore has festered. If you need more bandages mayor I will send you a box. You think the police department is the only problem facing this city think again. From our homeless. drugs, mental illness, businesses closing at a record pace, bleeding jobs, airlines leaving the Sunport that soon at this rate the Sunport will be used to land crop dusters. But of course you and your leaders have the answer, raise the parking rate at Sunport. The city is awake and the only real answer is to recall you. What are you prepared to do ALBUQUERQUE ? I have left out crime and education but I am sure The Eye readers can add to the list.
The DOJ is getting ready to take over. Berry is putting this crap out so when they take over, he can say" Hell I invited them" What a crock!
Need a microscope to read this, but if it's from Berry, whatever it says is just more bullshit.
MAYOR BERRY HAS FAILED APD AND THE CITY. HE WAS NO WHERE TO BE FOUND ON THE INITIAL BARRAGE OF SHOOTING. HIS PAWN SCHULTZ LED US DOWN THIS PATH YET THE MAYOR DID NOTHING. NOW THE MAYOR RUNNING FOR POLITICAL COVER IS CALLING ON THE DOJ TO DO HIS JOB. EDEN IS NOT UP TO RUNNING APD. ANOTHER DEPUTY CHIEF, WHAT THE HELL DIFFERENCE IS IT GOING TO MAKE? THE NEW DC IS CUT FROM THE SAME CLOTH AS IS MOST EVERY OTHER COMMAND OFFICER DOWN THERE.
AND HOW CAN WE FORGET THE HIRING OF A NON POLICE OFFICER TO RUN THE ACADEMY. THIS ENTIRE MESS WAS PREVENTABLE BUT NO ONE WANTED TO LISTEN. AS FOR THE OFFICERS, DO NOT LET THIS CURRENT SITUATION KEEP YOU FROM PULLING THE TRIGGER IF IT WILL KEEP YOU OR YOUR FELLOW OFFICERS ALIVE.
If Berry gets his way and the DOJ takes over and the shootings continue who takes over the DOJ's control of APD?
Berry's new chief who was never qualified for the job failed!!!! so you need to hire another deputy chief to do Gordon Eden's job just like your hired someone to do the child abuse!!!!!
What a waste of taxpayer money! This mayor has hired nothing but political hacks that could not do the job and they killed a great police dept!
It is interesting to read this in the context of the arc of events regarding the DOJ investigation. When the news first broke nearly everyone in the department was convinced that the DOJ was here to not only find nothing, but to tell us how great we are. As time progressed it seems that people started changing their tune. People began to say that they might find a couple of things regarding the promotional process and a couple of other minor details. Now as the DOJ investigation becomes one of the longest in history the mayor is making a transparent effort to "invite" them to oversee the department. In light of recent events, regardless of how people personally feel about them, the DOJ is going to find major problems with APD. A consent decree is virtually guaranteed at this point.
Thanks mayor berry for being so generous as to invite them in before they take over. It's a little like inviting the SWAT team in as they kick in the door with a warrant.
Inviting DOJ to help monitor APD right before they take over is a little like inviting the SWAT team in as they kick in the door with a warrant. CLASSIC!
So is Marie Miranda gonna be the new DCOP? hmmm
Is TJ the new Deputy Chief?
Outstanding observation.
Before Berry spends millions of dollars training the police he is accountable to the citizens for every penny that is going to be spent. Its has been proven he c.an't be trusted..
Anonymous said...
Inviting DOJ to help monitor APD right before they take over is a little like inviting the SWAT team in as they kick in the door with a warrant. CLASSIC!
April 2, 2014 at 8:27:00 PM MDT
DING DING DING DING DING!!!!!!
WE HAVE A WINNER FOLKS!!!!
Outstanding post!
This sums up asshole Berry's preemptive bullshit on the already impending DOJ takeover!
Classic AND priceless!
Have you people had your heads up your collective asses the last few years. Do any of you pay attention to anything past your own noses. No wonder why this administration gets away with the shit they do. You idiots are easier to fool than a pet rock.
Berry did not ask the DOJ to come here. He was totally against it. They came here on their own. This is not Berry getting his way. It is him running scared shitless, trying to do damage control in an effort to make what is coming appear to be what he wanted. It is not. It is his worst nightmare. Please get your fucking heads out of the sand and wake up. This is embarrassing. This has been going on for a long time. Anyone with half a brain knows what is going on. 8:27 nailed it. What is so hard about paying attention to something that effects all of your lives?!?
It's called preemptive damage control. For one, invite them in because he knows they're coming. Second, release the DOJ report to him first, so he has time to get cover, come up with his plan before the report is released to the public. Simple. A smokescreen for what's coming our way. Or his way.
We will see just how much longer TJ has a job after the DOJ takes over. A full takeover should leave the department vacated of scum and filth like TJ, Levy, and a few other undesirables who were poorly hired for the filthy acts they would do for Ray Schultz.
Didn't I see a picture that the EYE had posted that was of Schultz grimacing when he was responding to KOAT interview that it was indeed the city council that wanted the DOJ instead himself or the Mayor? Now the Mayor does a 180 and is warm and cozy with the DOJ! What hypocrisy as usual from this administration.
Does anyone remember the APDTV briefing Schultz gave after the doj said they were coming. Someone give that to the media "they are here for use of force. That is all they are investigating. "
Why hasn't the website http://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/2012/November/12-crt-1415.html referenced in the 2012 document as community.albuquerque.usdoj.gov been made public?
Apropos of nothing, I finally caught a glimpse of Kathy Levy and Stephanie Lopez thanks to the news about all this.
Goddamn, you guys weren't exaggerating.
@ an angry cop and anyone else who has a perverted perception that APD was EVER a decent agency. Walker-Luna report found way back in '97. For all you APD fans, APD has always been corrupt, and I have yet to see a "good" cop put another cop in cuffs to clean up the mess? Once again, a part-time good cop is a full-time crooked dirty PIG!
Whatever did APD use the $741,000 that the CIty Council gave them two weeks before the Feds announced the DOJ visit ?(Nov. 5 2012) It was supposrd to go towards drug crime, but two months later APD explained through their spokesperson (KOAT) that they disbanded the Narcotics division (?). Guess it's harder to find the dirty money trail then.
Always follow the $. What fuels a corrupt, gangsta police force? Excessive force is a RESULT of an already degenerating system, NOT a cause.
Do you really think that a DOJ take over is the solution? You might take some time to read: http://www.weeklystandard.com/articles/targeting-police_536863.html Be careful what you ask for, you just might get it.
Another example of the local media not doing it's job: Since the hacking incident, our city department has been unable to do any business with our vendors. In other words fiscal dept of city can't purchase anything. And the feel-good, it's all unicorns and sunshine duo don't tell the public what's really going on.Isn't this how the Nazi party gained power, popularity, and control of all it's citizens?
It has been an extremely volatile two weeks. I want to thank everyone or the hard work that you continue to do for this department and city. I especially want to thank those officers that had to work on Sunday and deal with the frustration and humiliation of a small portion of our community that does not support us. I know the negative media comments and coverage also does not help. The lack of support from our Mayor and City Counselors also adds insult to injury. I realize there were some people upset with the comments that were made in Channel 4's story on April 1 at 10 PM.
I want everyone to know that was not the message I gave the reporter. I advised him that the Mayor does not allow our Department Administration to lead this department effectively. I also stated it was unfortunate that he discredited Chief Eden's ability to be a leader in the media and in the journal. The Mayor said, "He (Chief Eden) acted prematurely and it will not happen again". I emphasized to the reporter that when the Mayor made that statement it was a disservice to the community, the department and the rank-and-file by discrediting Chief Eden in that manner. If I upset any supervisors or members I apologize. Please know that that interview was recorded and I am more than happy to share my actual statements with you.
I am extremely sad to inform everyone that Gil Vigil has been terminated from the department. There is no explanation or justification for this decision. It is unfortunate that Rob Perry went before the media so early on and stated heads would roll. This is one of many reasons that should show you that Mayor Berry and Rob Perry are the decision-makers for this department.
As you read in the paper they are offering 4% and wanting to use $1 million to add to our training budget. This would come at the cost of sacrificing five things. You will be sacrificing your union time, vacation time to fund union positions, retention bonuses, no longevity, and only allowing one representative to assist in any type of investigations. There is a lot more work that needs to be done with this in order to be able to present you a reasonable contract. Based in the last survey conducted during the last contract vote in January 2014, we know this offer will not be enough for the membership.
--Stephanie Lopez
APOA President
Stephanie fails to mention she like the lying sack of shit Allen Banks more than Eden??? WTF? Banks was and is a turd.
Cops should be familiar with PATC as they offer plenty of good training and info for officers. Here's what one of their articles had to say on a DoJ consent decree:
http://www.llrmi.com/articles/legal_update/consent_decrees.shtml
"If the D.O.J. finds that there is evidence of Constitutional violations in their opinion, the investigation will then broaden and encompass hiring, training, supervision, policy/procedure development, and nearly the entire realm of police service. An outside monitor will be selected and paid for by the involved agency. Most of these agreements are for a period of either 3 or 5 years. To request closure, the agency usually must meet the specified criteria goals for a period of 2 years."
It's coming bitches and APD will be better for it if they can manage to dump the worthless assholes at the top dragging the department down.
Please let number six be your resignation from your position. You seem to be in way over your head, it's really nothing personal. You are making it worse. I'm working out here taking calls, if you think it's a small group of citizens who are concerned and unsupportive, it only proves you are way out of touch. Now you're discussing contractual issues on a public blog? Please do yourself and all of us the favor. Do the right thing for once.
I have noticed that there are a lot of posts blaming Berry and Perry for ruining APD. I don't see how Schultz is getting a free ride from this mess. Our downfall started 8 or 9 years ago when Schultz came back from Arizona. Schultz tore us down all by himself. Lets remind ourselves of who got promoted Freeze Frame, Feist, Mason, Banks, and the list goes on and on. Schultz created this monster by his lack of leadership. But I can only assume he got lots of head and everyone swallowed his lil load.
THIS IS THE MOST UNPROFESSIONAL SOUNDING (not even mentioning the grammar errors) EMAIL I HAVE SEEN IN A LONG TIME. Embarassing isn't it?
Hello members,
It has been an extremely volatile two weeks. I want to thank everyone or the hard work that you continue to do for this department and city. I especially want to thank those officers that had to work on Sunday and deal with the frustration and humiliation of a small portion of our community that does not support us. I know the negative media comments and coverage also does not help. The lack of support from our Mayor and City Counselors also adds insult to injury. I realize there were some people upset with the comments that were made in Channel 4's story on April 1 at 10 PM.
Click Here for the story
I want everyone to know that was not the message I gave the reporter. I advised him that the Mayor does not allow our Department Administration to lead this department effectively. I also stated it was unfortunate that he discredited Chief Eden's ability to be a leader in the media and in the journal. The Mayor said, "He (Chief Eden) acted prematurely and it will not happen again". I emphasized to the reporter that when the Mayor made that statement it was a disservice to the community, the department and the rank-and-file by discrediting Chief Eden in that manner. If I upset any supervisors or members I apologize. Please know that that interview was recorded and I am more than happy to share my actual statements with you.
I am extremely sad to inform everyone that Gil Vigil has been terminated from the department. There is no explanation or justification for this decision. It is unfortunate that Rob Perry went before the media so early on and stated heads would roll. This is one of many reasons that should show you that Mayor Berry and Rob Perry are the decision-makers for this department.
As you read in the paper they are offering 4% and wanting to use $1 million to add to our training budget. This would come at the cost of sacrificing five things. You will be sacrificing your union time, vacation time to fund union positions, retention bonuses, no longevity, and only allowing one representative to assist in any type of investigations. There is a lot more work that needs to be done with this in order to be able to present you a reasonable contract. Based in the last survey conducted during the last contract vote in January 2014, we know this offer will not be enough for the membership.
The Mayor made statements asking the DOJ to expedite their investigation and requesting to have someone from the DOJ monitor the Police Department. A written statement was sent to all new stations and the Journal.
Click Here for my our Response
Take care and be safe. Remember don't code 4 your 82!!!
Thank you,
Stephanie Lopez
APOA President
Is Stephanie banging Gil? Seems several officers have been terminated, why is Gil mentioned?
Politics. CYA> One officer is mentioned so it looks like they are taking action. I'd rather hear Sandy is terminated, or Economidy or the others that have violated the dept.
@ 4:33
Applause! I couldn't say it more eloquent myself!
@ 12:09
Displace, Deflect, and Deny, that should be APD's motto. Your lousy attitude and "superiority" complex is what has your asses in the ringer with the DOJ. In other words, you and your fellow PIGS continue with the "same ole" and expect different results? How's that working out for you dickhead?
@12:09,
"The next time you are out there protesting, and some asshole walks up with an AK, don't be a pussy and stand there, make a citizen's arrest".
Most citizens are aware that there is open carry here, we don't want to look like fools..
@4:33
Thanks for some much needed humor in this darkest of reality. I'm still laughing. We need to laugh otherwise we will cry as our city continues to crumble. I think I've observed more drama with this sad situation than I've seen in the last 20 years. So sad.
Does any know if the Mayor is going to do a nation wide search for the new Deputy Chief.
@12:09
It sure looks like 4:33 served you a big helping of Buckwheats. Be sure you eat them all and maybe you should ask for a second helping, BOY. It appears that you have exposed yourself as another shining example of "Stupider than Stupid" but you have lots of company and support in the APD chicken coop. Always room in the nests for another APD self-worshipping chickenshit, right?
Im sorry but open carry does not apply when someone makes threats and produces a weapon like that in that type of environment. So quit downplaying it.
7:14,
What do you guys do, suck eachother's dicks?
Hahaha. Not as much as the servings of eachother's schlongs you feed eachother, right, flower child?
Nothing better to do today, loser?
Yep, just like Darren and Jay, stuck together like two horney mutts. Hopefully someone pulls you two apart before one of you runs off dragging the other backwards down the alley.
BS, you arrested a guy for open carry and now he is taking you to the cleaners. The citizens there at the time dealt with it in a civilized way, something you have no idea how to do...
Check your ego at the door and start respecting the people that hand you a check...
so the officer was fired.
he violated sop
he lied about being on a call for 2 hrs that he was only there fore 15 minutes
he failed to investigate
he failed at everything
both ofifcers should be fired
the supervisor that also violated sop should be fired
Local TV aired video of Sunday's protesr including footage of the guy pulling a gun from his car, then holding it up for all to see. Some people in the crowd turned around to look at him. Then they inhesitatingly moved closer, speaking to him calmly, gently. The man then turned and put the gun back into his car.
So please, show some respect for the protesters. Don't give us that crap about "You don't know what it's like on the streets". The Hell we don't.
@7:22:00 PM MDT
Oh really? And what law is that?
How quickly you people forget about Martin Chavez. He has ownership here too. Not to mention Darren White...
Out of sight, out of mind for you people, right?
I think the PD should embrace this DOJ stuff. Get rid of the admin here and refocus on being a part of the community. Don't you want to work in a place where the majority of the community trusts and appreciates you? I know I personally would love to see that.
I have a huge amount of respect for 95% of the officers in this city, but the 5% seems to spoil the bunch. GET RID OF THEM and fix your rapport with the citizens. Work harder to do it and hold yourselves to a higher standard... on all levels.
Please
Regarding the Boyd shooting, I know many lawyers read this site and I have a question:
Once Boyd was shot and down was he not "seized?" And if he was, aren't the bean bag rounds and dog bites inflicted upon him an unreasonable use of force upon a person seized?
Ask the wise men of many cultures, and they will tell you that all is temporal, all will pass, there is nothing in this world to cling to, only to transcend.
The vanities of time, the failures of life, they all pass as clouds on a windy day, but truth lives forever.
@8:45
You're outnumbered aren't you? Speaking of having no support? Citizens = 2, APD clown = 0.
Tourek,
Open your mouth again, in the media and see what gets released to them in response sooner that later. You and your cohorts are caught. You, Levy and a few others should think about new vocations.
So you want to fight it out with citizens, and if they outnumbered you you would enjoy shooting them more? Really?
Curious minds want to know-How can eden hire a new Deputy by next week, when the budget hasn't been approved? Also, how can he hire a new deputy without publicly announcing the position for hiring? It appears to be another inside job, politically motivated, and there will be a new deputy in the pocket of the current city administration?
@4-3, 8:45pm
From 7:14
Actually, I don't even know the other guy (or girl). That makes us two of probably many commentors who are totally fed up with dealing with (and paying for) a tribe of cunts (that's you) who think that going to girl scout camp, doing ten pushups, putting on a uniform, a badge and a gun magically transforms them from Tinker Bell to a "being" worthy of respect and especially fear. Take a good look around you - people sure as fuck have no respect for you and the only fear of you is what the public witnessed in the foothills. Nobody wants to be the focal point of a gang of heavily armed mentally challenged knuckle draggers slobbering for an excuse to open fire so they can do the "HOOYA!! Dance". Think about it - individually, NONE of you is a source of or cause for fear. Every single one of you wannabe men would shit your pants facing any hostile situation alone.
Has anyone brought up the issue of "officer induced jeopardy"? No matter the organization, there are reprobates, this does not mean the whole is bad. Rid the organization of the flawed and it should heal just fine. This is what is needed of City Government and the APD. If this is not completed, many of the good will leave. There is currently an exodus of caring and law abiding officers from the APD. The 11th and 5th floor are unaware, reality will set in a few weeks/months when officers leave for other departments throughout the country that pay better and have a chain of command that cares about the officers and the community. Just wait and see.
The new DC is not from APD past or present, but they are going to bring down the gauntlet. You better start paying attention ladies, life as you know it is over. Heads will roll, that's what happens when you are too busy screwing every Secretary from here to Valencia county. Ask Gil Gallegos, his DC's laughed their asses off when his head rolled. Let's see if screwing around will effect the Academy Director. No more "nature at play" Ray's legacy ends here.
I went to the protest at the Civic Plaza today. I wanted something to drink so I walked up to the door and there was a sign that stated it was locked up and under surveillance. . The police were inside looking out, its about time the tables were turned.
@10:39
Yes, really good point. Good does eventually conquer evil if WE THE PEOPLE stand up for and DEMAND JUSTICE. You should have taken a picture of it and posted it on social media as a shining example to show the world what happens when people stand up for their rights, regardless of fear and intimidation. Albuquerque AND NM will be one of the best places to live in the US once we DESTROY THIS EVIL, and it starts at the top!
So who is behind Jay? That's the real head of the snake.
Ref post at 0843....criminal defendants from the Boyd scene will include Sandy, Perez, Weimerskirtch, and Ingram.
As Buddha said: " Three things can not be hidden long- the Sun, the Moon, and the TRUTH."
4-5, 1:04am: "Cuntsmasher"? Another APD candidate for Mensa? Put your crayons and "Soldier of Fortune' fantasy mags away, Tinker Bell. It's waaay past your bed time. Maybe you will have a good dream about getting a testicle implant.
You don't get it, they can hire who ever they want, that is what exempt means. The Mayor does not need permission. Why are the EYE bloggers pissed? Because the Mayor wants oversight from the DOJ! That's what the EYE has been screaming for and now you think it's not good for APD? I think it is needed, and so does the majority of the public, we don't know what is going on with training, but there seems to be a problem with excessive use of force by officers. Maybe I missed something but most of the bloggers here seemed to have wanted the monitoring of APD. Sorry if I missed something??
To 4:54
"and so does the majority of the public", prove your statistics. 100 protesters, with many being college students who have no real life experience or funds to do anything else, along with noted criminals who are consistently arrested for their wrong doings. Add to that the families who never took responsibility for their fucked up members, this does not equate to the a majority, no matter how you want to twist the numbers. Get a reality check, go fuck yourself, or move, the options are yours to choose.
April 2 10:20- yOU are the problem and the reason people hate 34s. Sit down and shut your foul mouth. There is a PR problem here and you are the reason. Get an attitude adjustment, or find a new job.
Go fyck yourself. A PR problem?!?!
Are you kidding me. You cowards are shooting unarmed people and there is a PR problem?
That mentality right there is the problem. People hate you, because you are gutless. You go sit down. You are probably used to it, because of all the times you hsve to when you get scared and feel the need to piss. And quit talking in your stupid ten code. Divkhead.
Hey, "Cuntsmasher" - Did the Nut-Fairy bring you anything while you were sleeping? Sad, but if you were not APD, one night the Dick-Fairy might take pity on you. Oh well - fly back to the coop and get some hugs. I heard that in the near future the chicken coop is putting on a "Nude Chickenshits in Tactical Gear" contest. No ptizes hsve been announced, but good luck.
Speaking of PR where has Tasia been lately? She is hot and I implore the chief to put her back on TV where she belongs!
7:37,
If your car rolled over at a hundred miles an hour in the middle of nowhere would it make a sound?
Only to you it would.
Get some help you fixated pervert.
Uhhh duh chickenshit. Uhhh dickfairy. Duh nut fairy uhhhh duhhh duhhh duhhh duhhh duhhh. Duh... Get a new cell phone sausage fingers.
@4-7, 8:21am (aka "cuntsmasher" moron)
What does any car going over 100 mph have to do with your retarded mid-school level of maturity, Tinker?
And wtf does a cell phone have to do with anything?
And all this "Uhhh duhhh" stuff - is that the method of communication you are most comfortable with?
If you are APD, you should have waited until you were a certified grown-up before going to Tinker Bell camp and putting on the uniform. If not, have fun at recess tomorrow and don't eat the tootsie rolls you find buried in the playground sand.
That was not meant to offend people. With all due respect, you are in absolutely no position to make judgments about any of these officer involved shootings. When you are either directly involve, or have the chance to review all the reports and see all the evidence available to investigate, you can decide what was juatified and who is gutless. My comment was directed towards other cops, so the "stupid 10 code" was appropriate.
There is a PR problem and the least of which is the shootings. We are seen as aggressive bullies and that doesn't help the public we serve "hate" us any less.
At the end if the day, while your opinions are valid and important, they're not helpful. Let us handle this internally, so cops like me can go do our jobs in peace. It's a pipe dream to want to go work, help where we can, and get home to our families.
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