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Sunday, April 28, 2013  Updated with video; The Albany community met downtown this morning to walk and support, 'Stop the Violence,' a movement that looks to end crime inside the 'Good Life City.'

Tuesday, June 26, 2012  Updated with video; A new piece of legislation is requiring all metal recycling centers to register with the sheriff's office every year.

Wednesday, February 22, 2012  Updated with video; S.A.L.T., stands for seniors and law enforcement together. It is a cooperative effort of the local Retired and Active Law Enforcement and the Senior Citizens of Albany and Dougherty County. The goal of this group is to decrease crime and the fear in order to raise livability for seniors.

Monday, January 23, 2012  Dougherty County Sheriff Kevin Sproul is in Atlanta for most of this week, talking to legislators about funding for his department.

Monday, August 29, 2011  Updated with video; The Albany Police Department received intel about threats against specific police officers in response to the recent mass gang member arrests.

Thursday, August 11, 2011  Updated with video; 15 years ago, Holman Holt was on his way home from work when he drove by one of the Georgia Sheriff’s Youth Homes – he has been donating ever since, and Thursday he got an award for his generosity.

Monday, September 28, 2009  In this week's "Crime Watch" Dougherty County Sheriff Kevin Sproul gives us some background information on what all the Sheriff's Department does.

Thursday, April 09, 2009  Dougherty County Sheriff Kevin Sproul says one of his main goals is to increase his department's presence in the community.

Thursday, April 09, 2009  Dougherty County Sheriff Kevin Sproul is making changes to save money and better serve the community.

Monday, January 26, 2009  Georgia lawmakers will hold more budget hearings this week, and several state agencies are concerned about possible cutbacks.