Changes at Albuquerque Police and NM Public Safety Departments

October 2, 2020 – Gene Grant and The Line opinion panel delve into former APD Chief Michael Geier’s retirement saga. Geier has stated publicly that he was micromanaged and pushed into retirement; Mayor Keller’s office says he just wasn’t getting the job done. The Line also looks into Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s dismissal of Mark Shea, the state’s public safety secretary. 

Host: Gene Grant 

Line Panelists: 
Merritt Allen, Vox Optima 
Dave Mulryan, founder, Everybody Votes    
Laura Sanchez, attorney   

For More Information: 
Albuquerque Police’s Former Chief Speaks Out on What Led to His Dismissal – Santa Fe New Mexican 
Ousted Chief, Mayor’s Office Trade Accusations  –  Albuquerque Journal 
Checkered History Casts Shadow on APD’s Acting Chief –  Albuquerque Journal 
NM Public Safety Secretary ‘Dismissed’ by Governor –  NM Political Report 
NM Public Safety Secretary Dismissed –  KOAT 
Lujan Grisham Dismisses State’s Public Safety Leader – Santa Fe New Mexican