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Friday, May 17, 2013  Two South Georgia Technical College students received law enforcement scholarships for their work at the South Georgia Technical College Law Enforcement Academy.

Friday, May 17, 2013  Updated with video; The Albany Police Department hosted their annual Law Enforcement Memorial Service Thursday morning.

Thursday, May 16, 2013  Updated with video; Local law enforcement officials wore aprons instead of uniforms to put their cooking skills to the test.

Friday, May 10, 2013  The 9th annual Law Enforcement Special Olympics Torch Run was held in downtown Albany Friday morning.

Thursday, May 09, 2013  Updated with video; The Albany-Dougherty Metro SWAT team is currently going through extensive training to take their knowledge to the next level, and on Wednesday the team participated in an active-shooter situation in an abandoned school.

Monday, May 06, 2013  The Dougherty County Commission has voted to move forward with three studies to gain information on how efficiently county finances are spent.

Friday, March 29, 2013  Drones poised for peaceful, everyday use in U.S., but privacy backlash could hamper industry

Wednesday, March 20, 2013  Albany Technical College held their job interview workshop Wednesday. The workshop invited students from the business administrative technology and law enforcement technology programs to do mock interviews with local officials in the community.

Thursday, March 14, 2013  Updated with video; The Albany Area Community Service Board had local law enforcement agencies over for lunch to say thanks for all they do.

Sunday, March 10, 2013  Updated with video; City Commissioner Ivey Hines held a town meeting Saturday morning and asked Lt. Rebecca Cranford with the Dougherty County Sheriff's Department to come speak about an issue he feels needs attention.

Wednesday, February 06, 2013  Dougherty County Police honored several officers this morning at the Dougherty County Board of Commissioners meeting.

Sunday, February 03, 2013  With the recent shootings that have happened across the country, three local law enforcement officials have come up with a plan to help the issue.

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

Wednesday, January 16, 2013  Updated with video; Deputies with the Lee County Sheriff's Office made three arrests Wednesday morning at the Fairfax Motel when responding to a loud noise and drug activity complaint around 4:24 AM.

Tuesday, January 08, 2013  Updated with video; The Albany Police Department held a graduation ceremony Tuesday evening for the 27th Citizen's Academy.