An Albuquerque police officer in full uniform and driving his patrol car was stopped and arrested by New Mexico State Police on suspicion of driving under the influence. The allegation that an on-duty officer would drive drunk stunned many.
Officers aren’t immune to lapses, but a DUI arrest while in uniform and behind the wheel of a cruiser is especially troubling. The case raises serious questions about accountability and the trust placed in those sworn to enforce the law.