[The most entertaining part of this video (to me), is the part beginning ~5:31, where you see Mr. D.O.J. perform FSTs. I included some of the other material both for context, and because I thought some of you might find it interesting to see a rookie officer learning the ropes of DWI investigation. If you find that part has you yawning, skip ahead to 5:30 and watch drunk guy take the FSTs for a spin, all while trying to weasel his way out of the situation he got himself into.]
Gabriel Cruz was a “quality assurance auditor” at Albuquerque Police Department, reporting in his unsworn position to the Department of Justice, but on one Monday afternoon this past January he was just another drunk guy weaving around traffic enough that multiple people called 911 to report him.
Cruz lightly hit another car as well as a utility pole before stopping, emerging from his car to find himself at gunpoint. Shortly thereafter, following a conversation in which Cruz claimed that some empty liquor bottles which had been in his own pants pocket in fact belonged to his friend… and that they had been in his pants for a week…. these cringe-worthy field sobriety tests happened.
As you can see, they are being administered by an officer in training and followed by the conversation you hear – in this video – during his FSTs. (You’ll see what I’m talking about.)
If you want to skip the officer receiving instructions on DWI processing, jump to 4:45.
Cruz resigned his civilian job with the police department before APD was able to fire him, however to APD’s credit the agency had already begun the process of termination when Cruz submitted his resignation that same day.
Regarding APD’s body worn camera policy: An officer turning off their BWC, and even informing other officers when their camera is on, is not a violation of policy. Rather – perhaps surprisingly – it is fully compliant with policy, as there are certain conversations which must not be recorded.
The general idea behind APD’s policy, paraphrased, is that officers should record all significant interactions with witnesses, victims, and suspects.
Here are some key excerpts from the policy which govern when the camera MUST be off:
Department personnel shall not use OBRDs to document in these circumstances:
b. Personal activities or private conversations of Department personnel that do not involve calls for service or contact with individuals.
d. Conversations between Department personnel that involve case strategy or tactics. [This one is the reason for letting each other know when they are recording. It’s hard to un-have a conversation].
A link to APD’s entire BWC policy follows. There is a “quick guide” on page 10, though the full text provides a lot of context and explanation.
Current APD body worn camera policy is at: http://tiny.cc/apdbwc
The policy is currently being revised. Working copy of revision is at, with changes highlighted and explained: http://tiny.cc/bwcdraft
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“That’s great, I know people too…â€
Cold blooded lol
He should've asked for Sgt Jeremy DeWitte.
If he worked for the DOJ, he would automatically know who was "above these guys".
"When was the last time you had a drink?"
"Last week."
Hmmmmm….divided attention tasks….listen to the radio and drive at the same time….
I can do that but I know I cant stand on one foot indefinitely. I also cant do the walk 9 steps and turn test.
I have medical issues that cause me balance issues but if I refuse I’d be arrested.
Several other people have said this including a few very drunk police officers – it seems these tests are as much of a trick as anything.
This is honestly, no exaggeration, the WORST field sobriety test I have ever seen. ( and I binge watch these videos for hours and hours lol)
On a side note, those 99 shooters will fuck your life up. Just ask my little brother…
Woo!! Albuquerque!!!
That is the worse field sobriety tests fail I have ever seen and I watch all the cop shows!
Two pairs of cuffs?!
No Officer, he's not dropping names to intimidate you so you'll let him go. He's just sayin'.
Albuquerque, An Endless supply of Entertainment or Entrapment. Take you choice !
Now working for the D.O.C
Officer zigzag is a line
I know people who know people n they know more people and guess what officer , those people know more peoole n i dont know any of those people. What eas i sayin
I'd like to hear them ask him WHY he was drinking while driving. Sometimes I just want to know what the hell they're thinking, and you'd probably get a straighter answer while he's still on the truth serum than afterwards. Sober people don't fess up quite the same…
It's weird seeing someone so wasted in the middle of the day.
Should have just said the name “Jeremy Dewitt†and they would have let him go. God what a fool…
Where’s the sgt
Once upon a time worked for DOJ 🤯
He reminds of a Sim when you accidentally drop something on your keyboard…
If you work at DOJ you should know it’s against the law to drive drunk 😂😂
The zigzag walk is amplified by all the straight lines he appears to be avoiding lol
It's even funnier when you put the CC on
Perhaps one of the people he knows might be able to show him how to pull his trousers up.
Probably just another dirty crooked cop.
Who double cuffs like that? Amatures
people like this guy are the reason police should even shoot more people!!
What was the guy expecting? "Oh, you know our Lieutenant… well then by all means, you're free to go…."
I know Jack Daniels, is your commanding officer still Jim Beam?
Basketweave 🤮
So cringe
Never mind wasting time trying to get him to walk, just breathalyse him!
69’s cuzin
This was very confusing to watch w the audio not matching and the two videos at once
This dude is drunker than 3 indians.
Quit ruining your videos by playing the best part at the beginning. Its so annoying having to guess where to start watching so its not spoiled.
Today I find out that I suck at multitasking!!!
All of those resumes I've submitted were a complete lie lol
Obviously a “best and brightest†recent appointee