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Thursday, May 09, 2013  Top Boston cop to tell Congress he's OK with more cameras, not 'police state,' after bombings

Wednesday, April 03, 2013  The Albany Fire Department has just bought 14 new thermal imaging cameras.

Monday, March 04, 2013  The Dougherty County School System Transportation Committee met on Monday afternoon to receive an update on any changes in the department over the past year from transportation director Kenneth Williams.

Wednesday, January 16, 2013  Updated with video; The Albany Police Department responded to a burglary early Wednesday morning at the Winn Dixie on Oakridge Drive.

Wednesday, October 03, 2012  The Albany Police Department has released surveillance video with hopes that someone will be able to help identify a theft suspect.

Wednesday, October 03, 2012  Albany police have seen a spike in car break-ins. They're asking drivers to take all safety measures to protect their property.

Thursday, August 09, 2012  Updated with video; Leesburg police are getting new high-tech gear that will improve the way they go after the bad guys.

Wednesday, December 14, 2011  Updated with video; The Lee County Board of Commissioners is close to approving a measure to update the outdated public safety radio system.

Thursday, October 27, 2011  A pro-consumer group says that practice could end up putting profits ahead of safety and accuracy.

Friday, October 07, 2011  Find out how the base uses technology and dogs for added security.

Wednesday, September 07, 2011  Rose bushes are stolen a second time from Greater Pines Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, and church leaders want to put an end to it.

Tuesday, September 06, 2011  Poll: Americans open to trading off some liberties - within limits - to fight terrorism

Friday, August 26, 2011  Cameras are starting to catch the effects of Hurricane Irene in South Carolina.

Monday, April 25, 2011  Mounting budget constraints are forcing law enforcement to find new approaches to fighting crime. Local officials told us that while budgetary constraints hurt, using the latest technology could help tremendously in filling the gap

Friday, March 25, 2011  At their monthly meeting, Crimestoppers offered a helping hand to the Dougherty County School Police Department and learned some surprising facts.