Albuquerque Law Enforcement Under Federal Investigation: Recent Developments

Albuquerque Police Chief Harold Medina has made changes to the DWI Unit following a federal corruption investigation that led to the dismissal of over 150 DWI cases. The investigation involves allegations of officers being paid to get cases dismissed, leading to a personnel shakeup with five officers targeted in an internal affairs investigation. Chief Medina has implemented changes such as assigning a lieutenant to monitor court cases and plans to revamp the unit by putting a limit on officers' tenure. He also intends to work with the FBI and may transfer APD detectives to assist with the investigation.