Mark G. Stainbrook and T.D. De La Pena

Dean Caputo

James Celentano

Michael Stanton

Albuquerque PD's Strategic Outreach Teams

Tony, a chronically homeless man, lived in Albuquerque's Civic Plaza—also known as Concrete Park—and was well known by police and aid workers alike. Not because he was a problem citizen; Tony's behavior rarely generated any complaints. Instead, the Albuquerque (N.M.) Police Department often received calls from citizens who were worried about the friendly man's welfare.

Todd Coleman

Ramon "Mundo" Mendoza

Man Who Critically Wounded Denver Officer Sentenced to 52 Years

Denver police Sgt. Tony Lopez Jr. walked with a limp to a courtroom lectern Friday where he stood beside his wife and, for the first time, faced the man who nearly ended his life.

Lois Pilant Grossman