Tag Archives: public safety

Back To School Almost Here!

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It’s hard to believe, but the first day of school is just around the corner! Albuquerque Public Schools (APS) starts on Thursday, August 7, the University of New Mexico (UNM) starts on Monday, August 18, and Central New Mexico Community College (CNM) starts on Monday, August 25. With classes back in session, there will be an increase in traffic around schools, so plan accordingly. Keep an eye out for students walking or bicycling to class, and slow down when driving near schools or campuses. Let’s start this school semester off right!

Dog Walker Watch Program Kicks Off First Training Next Saturday May 10th

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The Albuquerque Police Department (APD) is hosting a kickoff training for its new initiative, Dog Walker Watch Program, on Saturday, May 10 at 10:00 a.m., at Vista del Norte Park, 1005 Osuna NE near the dog park. Developed by the National Association of Town Watch, Dog Walker Watch is a program that encourages those who are active in the community walking their dogs to be an extra set of “eyes and ears” for law enforcement. Dog walkers are trained in observing, recognizing and reporting suspicious activity. Fur babies are welcome. For more information, contact Laura Kuehn at: lkuehn@cabq.gov.

Northwest Area Command Hosting “Coffee With A Cop” This Friday

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The Northwest Area Command of the Albuquerque Police Department is hosting Coffee With A Cop this Friday, April 25 at Golden Corral, 2701 Coors NW, at 8:00 a.m. Residents are encouraged to attend and meet the officers of the Area Command, ask questions and share concerns, and enjoy a complimentary cup of coffee. For more information, contact Pete Gelabert at: pgelabert@cabq.gov.

Coffee With A Cop in Northwest Area Command Friday, March 28

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The Northwest Area Command of the Albuquerque Police Department is hosting Coffee with a Cop next Friday, March 28 at 8:00 a.m. at Golden Corral, 2701 Coors NW. This is a great opportunity to meet the officers, share concerns and ask questions, and enjoy complimentary coffee. For more information, contact Pete Gelabert at: pgelabert@cabq.gov.

APD Crime Prevention Unit Seeks Feedback on Proposed Dog Walker Watch Program

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The Albuquerque Police Department’s (APD) Crime Prevention Unit is considering starting a Dog Walker Watch Program and seeks feedback from residents on this suggested idea. Dog Walker Watch is a crime prevention and awareness program, similar to Neighborhood Watch, that encourages neighbors out walking their dogs to be extra “eyes and ears” for law enforcement. Dog owners and walkers are trained on how to effectively observe and report suspicious behavior, while enhancing the partnership between the police and community. For more information on this proposed initiative, contact Laura Kuehn at: lkuehn@cabq.gov.