7 Albuquerque Police Academy staff members filed a lawsuit, accusing leadership of nepotism and retaliation, after reporting a cadet's reinstatement involving Commander George Vega's son.

Whistleblowers from Albuquerque Police Academy accuse leadership of nepotism and retaliation. Seven training staff members filed a lawsuit alleging they were dismissed after reporting a cadet's violation and the subsequent reinstatement of the cadet, son of Commander George Vega. The cadet was reportedly dismissed for not adhering to head-shaving policy, but was reinstated the next day after the commander intervened, leading the whistleblowers to be reassigned.

April 18, 2024
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