On December 1, 2009, when former Mayor Richard Berry was sworn into office for his first term, the Albuquerque Police Department (APD) was the best trained, best equipped, best funded department in its history. APD was fully staffed with 1,100 … Continue reading APD Personnel Meltdown Continues; Staffing Shortages Prompt $15,000 Recruitment Bonuses; APD Shift Changes Announced