Tag Archives: Harold Medina

Surge in school threats

Surge in school threats

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — A surge in threats against schools in the past year has local law enforcement asking for help. Albuquerque Police Chief Harold Medina is calling on state lawmakers to increase penalties for threatening violence against schools. He says there has to be a punishment. Medina joined by the local FBI office in…MORE

Addressing juvenile crime increase

Addressing juvenile crime increase

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — The Albuquerque Police Department reports that juvenile arrests are increasing each year. Over the last five years, police have arrested or cited 2,600 adolescents ages 11 to 17.Some of the most common reasons juveniles are being arrested for are auto thefts and gun-related crimes. APD Chief Harold Medina says a couple…MORE

APD oversight update

APD oversight update

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — APD leaders appeared in federal court Tuesday to go over the independent monitor’s 19th report to hear they have reached a major milestone, a 100% compliance with their Court-Approved Settlement Agreement. The DOJ has dismissed 56% of the agreement, meaning the department has been able to self monitor themselves in those…MORE

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