APD academy commander fired following allegations of threatening cadets

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) - On Friday, the Albuquerque Police Department announced the termination of Academy Commander Angela Byrd following an independent, outside investigation supported allegations she retaliated against academy staff and threatened to retaliate against cadets who submitted a formal complaint.According to APD, over the last year, former Chief Michael Geier required Commander Byrd to report directly to him instead of deputy chief. Geier also personally transferred officers out