"APD Chief Responds to Federal Investigation and Police Corruption Probe Involving DWI Officers"
Albuquerque Police Chief Harold Medina addressed the federal investigation into officers missing court dates for DWI cases, stating that the department relied on the Bernalillo County district attorney to notify them of absences. Medina emphasized that he wasn't pointing fingers but acknowledged the lack of a system to track officers' court appearances. An internal investigation is underway, and accountability will be enforced for any involvement in the alleged scheme. The responsibility for notifying APD of missed court appearances remains unclear, and it's uncertain if the department had a system to ensure compliance with court attendance rules.