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Monday, January 28, 2013  The city of Albany has a new brigade of officers to keep city streets safe.

Tuesday, December 18, 2012  The Albany Police Department have arrested two men in connection to the weekend shooting at Merry Acres Inn.

Tuesday, September 25, 2012  Local agencies have teamed together to inform parents and children about the danger of strangers.

Wednesday, July 25, 2012  Updated with video; Albany police have found 1-year-old Jayden Paige, but are still looking for the child's father.

Friday, June 29, 2012  Officer involved in a car accident while chasing a suspected car thief.

Tuesday, June 26, 2012  An early morning fight at Charlie B's put one man in the hospital, one in jail and another being looked for by police.

Wednesday, May 30, 2012  The Albany Police Department’s firearms safety course will be held on Saturday, June 23, 2012 at 8:00 a.m. at the Law Enforcement Center in the Community Room.

Wednesday, January 18, 2012  Updated with video; Police say a man called dispatch, saying he was in route to two Albany Police Department locations with a bomb and a high caliber gun.

Tuesday, January 17, 2012  Updated with video; Albany Crime Stoppers is looking to invest in a service that allows people to text tips to their tip line.

Wednesday, October 19, 2011  Family and friends were also in attendance at Albany’s Law Enforcement Center in support of those who help keep the city safe.

Monday, October 03, 2011  The shooting death of a 14-year-old teenager and the armed robbery of a pizza delivery driver are linked together.

Monday, October 03, 2011  Investigators say they are charging an 18-year-old for murder in connection with the shooting death of a 14-year-old boy on Mercedes Drive.

Tuesday, September 20, 2011  The Albany Police Department has eight new officers to help keep city streets safe.

Friday, March 11, 2011  The Albany Police Department is accepcting applications for its Basic Firearms Safety Course, which teaches handgun safety and self defense techniques.

Sunday, February 27, 2011  Cordele police have charged a 28-year-old man and his 26-year-old wife for their alleged involvement in two residential burglaries in January.