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Albuquerque Police Dept. and Maslow’s Hammer

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Albuquerque Police Dept. and Maslow’s Hammer
By KHAL SPENCER
Los Alamos

“I suppose it is tempting, if the only tool you have is a hammer, to treat everything as if it were a nail.”  —Abraham Maslow

On Sunday, there were protests in Albuquerque, with police lobbing tear gas and angry and increasingly unruly crowds blocking streets and the Interstate near UNM and the Nob Hill area. All the result of festering anger over some 23 fatal shootings of civilians by APD officers over the last few years, culminating in the death of James Boyd, a mentally disturbed and occasionally Read More

Heroes Honor Heroes At Los Alamos Public Safety Association’s Dinner and Awards Banquet

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2013 Public Safety First Responder of the Year award recipients Dena Edwards, left, and Debbi Miller. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
 
DOE’s John Mitsunaga, second from left, Los Alamos Public Schools teacher Jodi Hughes, center, with her husband Los Alamos Fire Chief Troy Hughes who recently had his hair shaved for charity, sitting with Mike and Lisa Wismer of LANL and UNM-LA respectively. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
 
By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post

Saturday was a special night as local public safety and security officials who spend their careers

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Los Alamos Police Blotter: March 20 To March 25, 2014

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The following information is provided by the Los Alamos Police Department.

Neither arrests nor charges indicate a conviction, and neither means that a person is guilty of the charges filed against them.

March 20 at 1:47 p.m. / A 60-year-old Los Alamos woman reported that she was assaulted on North Mesa Road. The matter is under investigation.

March 20 at 3:12 p.m. / A 69-year-old Los Alamos man reported that someone damaged his property on Monte Rey Drive South. The estimated loss is more than $1,000.

March 21 at 10:44 a.m. / A 55-year-old Santa Fe woman reported that she was harassed on West Road. Read More

Los Alamos Police Department Adds Trucks to Fleet

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Officers assigned to new police trucks are Cpl. Jack Casias, left, and Cpl. Albert Rael, right, with LAPD Fleet Manager Cpl. David Boe standing at center. Courtesy/LAPD

LAPD News:

The Los Alamos Police Department has added two new Ford F-150 trucks to its fleet of patrol vehicles. The 2013 crew cab trucks are a needed addition to the fleet given the versatility the vehicles provide to patrol officers traveling over rough terrain in the field.

The vehicles also allow for hauling items that would not normally fit in LAPD sport utility vehicles or sedans and have the capability of towing department Read More

‘Education, Prevention, Enforcement’ a Major Theme for Los Alamos Police Chief Dino Sgambellone

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Police Chief Dino Sgambellone
 
By CHARMIAN SCHALLER
Kiwanis of Los Alamos

Los Alamos Police Chief Dino Sgambellone worked in Mansfield, Ohio, for more than 22 years before accepting his new post in Los Alamos last Novemeber. As the featured speaker at Kiwanis March 11, he shared many thoughts about the differences between policing in the two cities.

He also brought up some interesting ideas about changes he might make here.

Sgambellone served in the Air Force from 1987 to 1990, obtaining an Associate’s Degree in industrial security while he was in the service. He subsequently earned a Read More

Los Alamos Police Blotter: March 13 To March 18, 2014

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The following information is provided by the Los Alamos Police Department.

Neither arrests nor charges indicate a conviction, and neither means that a person is guilty of the charges filed against them.

March 13 at 1:15 p.m. / Police charged a 16-year-old Los Alamos girl at Los Alamos High School with possession of drug paraphernalia and referred her to the juvenile probation officer.

March 13 at 4:38 p.m. / A 46-year-old Los Alamos woman reported that she is the victim of identity theft on Canyon Glen. The estimated loss is unknown.

March 14 at 7:43 a.m. / A 44-year-old Los Alamos man reported that Read More

Suspect Injures Patron While Fleeing Scene at Jemez House Thrift Store in White Rock

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Courtesy/LAPD

Courtesy/LAPD

POLICE News:

Los Alamos County Police responded to reports of an attempted shoplifting Friday, March 14 at the Jemez House Thrift Store in White Rock. A male subject entered the store and attempted to conceal merchandise without paying for it and was confronted by several store patrons. 

While witnesses were attempting to call police, the subject forced his way passed the patrons and left in his vehicle. One of the patrons sustained an injury during this process. The male is described as approximately 40 years of age, 6’2” tall and around 230-250 pounds. He Read More

Los Alamos County Police Detectives Seek Information on Auto Burglary Suspects

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Courtesy/LAPD

POLICE News:

Los Alamos County Police Detectives are searching for information on two male suspects who committed several automotive burglaries in the early morning hours of Valentine’s Day. 

The suspects were captured on video driving up in a 4-door car in Los Alamos County, exited the vehicle and proceeded to pull on unlocked vehicle doors to steal items. A firearm is one of the reported stolen items.

Anyone who can identify the vehicle or one or any of the suspects may be able to receive a reward of up to $250 for the arrest and prosecution of these suspects.

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Los Alamos Police Investigate Multiple Vehicle Vandalism by BB or Pellet Gun

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POLICE News:

The Los Alamos County Police Department is investigating nearly a dozen vehicles damaged in the Los Alamos area Thursday evening March 13 or early Friday morning March 14.

Police indicate that the damage was caused by criminals shooting the side windows of parked vehicles with a BB or pellet gun.

Police are offering up to a $250 reward for any information on this crime. Direct information to Det. Sgt. Oliver Morris at 505.662.8281. Read More

LAPD Hires Three New Officers and Two Dispatchers

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New Los Alamos Police Officers Robert Larsen, Tim Lonz, Chief Dino Sgambellone and Ryan Wolking Thursday following the swearing in ceremony at the Justice Center. Courtesy/LAPD

LAPD News:

The Los Alamos Police Department initiated an Officer Selection Process toward the end of 2013. After a diligent and thorough testing and screening process of approximately 40 applicants, 10 certified applicants were chosen to continue in the testing process. Three out of the 10 certified, were successful in the process and accepted position’s with LAPD.

Magistrate Judge Pat Casados swears in new Los Read More