Lawsuit claims APD commander pressured academy to reinstate son

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Seven training staff members working at the Albuquerque Police Department Academy have filed a lawsuit accusing the department of retaliation motivated by nepotism. The seven plaintiffs claimed they reported a "class one violation" of "lying and dishonesty" by a cadet named Joshua Vega. Cadet Vega was terminated on August 17 only to be reinstated the next day. BCSO field training officer removed from field after accidental shot firedThe suit alleges the deci