Public input wanted in Albuquerque police chief search
The online survey is live for the public to give their feedback ahead of forums
The city of Albuquerque has announced its first phase of its search for its next permanent police chief will being with an online survey. The city looks to collect feedback from community members. Three public input sessions will also be hosted virtually over Zoom to include more perspectives. Those Zoom meeting dates are expected to across three days between Wednesday, Jan. 28 and Friday, Jan. 30. Below are further details on those planned meetings.Planned Zoom sessions and who will be participating Advocates: Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026 from 6-7 p.m. Community Leaders: Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026 from 6-7 p.m. Criminal Justice System Stakeholders: Friday, Jan. 30, 2026 from 11 a.m. to noonThe Albuquerque Police Department did name Cecily Barker as its interim police chief. This came after Harold Medina retired from the role in late 2025.To fill out the online survey, click here.Action 7 News On The Go: Download our app for free
The city of Albuquerque has announced its first phase of its search for its next permanent police chief will being with an online survey.
The city looks to collect feedback from community members. Three public input sessions will also be hosted virtually over Zoom to include more perspectives.
Those Zoom meeting dates are expected to across three days between Wednesday, Jan. 28 and Friday, Jan. 30. Below are further details on those planned meetings.
Planned Zoom sessions and who will be participating
- Advocates: Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026 from 6-7 p.m.
- Community Leaders: Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026 from 6-7 p.m.
- Criminal Justice System Stakeholders: Friday, Jan. 30, 2026 from 11 a.m. to noon
The Albuquerque Police Department did name Cecily Barker as its interim police chief. This came after Harold Medina retired from the role in late 2025.
To fill out the online survey, click here.
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