As citizens of Albuquerque, New Mexico, we hold our public officials to a high standard of professionalism and integrity. Regrettably, one among them, Harold Medina, current Chief of the Albuquerque Police Department, has recurrently demonstrated his unsuitability for such an esteemed position. Cambridge's Policing Project highlights that ethical leadership is integral to enhancing departmental functioning and citizen trust, which we believe is currently lacking under Medina's leadership (International Association of Chiefs of Police, Policing Project).

His admissions concerning his crash, that seriously injured a citizen of Albuquerque, show that he is only concerned for himself and not the citizens he is sworn to serve. He was recorded during a citywide briefing attempting to downplay his actions and said that the investigation was to simply "appease everyone." Furthermore, he was exposed during an internals affairs investigation saying that he intentionally did not turn on his camera so he would not incriminate himself. Is that really acceptable for someone who is supposed to be the pinnacle of public servant? The citizens of Albuquerque deserve better!

Mayor Keller, our demands rest on a pressing need for the termination of Harold Medina from his role as chief for the greater good of our community. By signing this petition, we take a collective step towards a safer and better governed Albuquerque. Sign this petition today and be part of the change we need.