"Albuquerque Police Chief Grilled Over Federal Probe into DWI Unit"
TL;DR
The Albuquerque Police Department addressed an ongoing administrative investigation involving over 150 DWI case dismissals, with accusations of officers being paid to dismiss cases. Chief Harold Medina provided a timeline of dismissed cases from 2015 to 2023, noting a significant decrease in dismissals after changes made in 2022. The department is investigating its DWI Unit members, and Commander Hartsock will lead the investigation. The chief also mentioned issues with the notification process for missed court dates and emphasized that the blame cannot be solely placed on the DA's Office.
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