Detective Melendrez has served the City of Albuquerque for nearly two decades. He has elevated himself to be one of the premier instructors for the department, and the nation as a whole, when it comes to crisis intervention training. His dedication to his craft is impressive and little to be desired.

With that said, Detective Melendrez is a human. He suffers from illness and strifes in life just like all of us. Listen as he tells his story and looks for your ideas as to overcome the hardships life often presents.