Videos tagged with Albuquerque Police Department

This video analyzes a police shooting incident in Albuquerque, New Mexico, highlighting the importance of threat assessment and lawful commands. It critiques the use of a rifle shot after the suspect was down and discusses the 'wobbler' nature of a pistol shot based on perceived threat. Key takeaways include the dangers of 'suicide by cop' scenarios and the critical need for officers to independently identify a deadly threat before firing, avoiding 'contagious fire'.

This video presents body-worn camera footage from a critical incident involving the Albuquerque Police Department (APD) on August 19th, 2021. The footage depicts a pursuit and engagement with an armed suspect, James Ramirez, who had committed an armed robbery. The suspect fired extensively at officers, resulting in injuries to multiple officers, including a critical gunshot wound to one officer. The video highlights the dangerous nature of law enforcement encounters and the use of firearms by both officers and suspects. It also includes promotional content for firearms instruction and support for the content creator.