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Wednesday, November 14, 2012  Updated with video; For most people, the holidays are time to spend with family and friends, but for some criminals, this is the time to strike.

Saturday, October 13, 2012  Updated with video; District attorney Greg Edwards ,spoke to seniors about techniques to keep themselves safe.

Tuesday, May 22, 2012  Updated with video; Small businesses make up the majority of businesses within the Albany Area Chamber of Commerce.

Thursday, March 29, 2012  Updated with video; Twitter handle “I did not report" is getting hits from people all across the world.

Friday, December 30, 2011  Updated with video; AmeriCorps Cadets went door-to-door in East and West Albany neighborhoods giving tips on how to handle and help with a recent streak of break-ins and entering autos.

Friday, December 30, 2011  Updated with video; APD along with DCP and the Sheriff's Office are looking to help curb crime against the local Hispanic community.

Tuesday, November 22, 2011  Updated with video; City and county officials said thank you to some of the most effective crime fighters in Albany and Dougherty County.

Thursday, August 25, 2011  Updated with video; The Gang Task Force meeting brings an update on recent gang member round-ups and the prevention of children from being next in line for gang life.

Thursday, July 22, 2010  Detective Schemika foster explained how to stay out of trouble and punishments for breaking the law. Foster says a lot of times the kid’s don’t think small things are against the law.

Monday, October 26, 2009  The Columbus Council has scheduled votes on new ordinances that would set up an Office of Crime Prevention and hire someone to run it.