Did Albuquerque police spokesperson violate policy with social media use? [Video]

Video above: It’s been more than a year since Target 7 Investigations raised concerns about the Albuquerque Police Department’s X page, now formerly known as Twitter, in regard to APD Director of Communications Gilbert Gallegos’s X posts. KOAT obtained documents of a complaint sent to the Civilian Police Oversight Agency/Board in December 2021. At the time, the agency determined he violated three policies. We reached out to CPOA Executive Director Diane McDermott, regarding if he violated policies again following social media use on Monday, Sept. 2. McDermott’s statement is below. MORE: Albuquerque Police Department under fire over social media againThe complaint made against Gallegos’s use on an “official department business” account reads “Mr. G. posted a tweet saying, ‘I hear some trolls are butt hurt, because I blocked them. They’re trolls. Nothing to see here.'”Note: Below are recent X postings made on the @ABQPOLICE X page. If you’re signed into …