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Monday, February 18, 2013  The Albany Police Department needs the public's help continuing a new program aimed at saving lives.

Thursday, February 14, 2013  Updated with video; Around 9:40 AM Wednesday morning, Corporal Kris Herrick with Cordele Police Department  was participating in Operation Lifesaver with Norfolk Southern train company alerting motorists about train track safety when four blocks away, a man and his vehicle was struck by a Norfolk Southern Train.

Thursday, January 24, 2013  Together in Megan's Eyes, Megan's House and Easter Seals of Southern Georgia teamed up to hold a Superbowl gift package raffle just in time for the game.

Tuesday, January 15, 2013  Updated with video; Three families say they'll be able to rest easier thanks to Project Lifesaver, a program now available through the Albany Police Department that helps locate disabled children and adults.

Sunday, December 09, 2012  Updated with video; Project Lifesaver uses a GPS tracking bracelet to locate a missing child,

Thursday, June 07, 2012  Updated with video; The Albany Police Department received training Wednesday morning, called Project Lifesaver, on how to use the device to locate missing Alzheimer's or dementia patients

Wednesday, December 14, 2011  The Albany Police Department will soon receive equipment that helps quickly find people with Alzheimer's, autism and dimentia who are lost.

Monday, February 02, 2009  Over 20 EMS responders were honored in a County Commission meeting Monday by Director Bobby Tripp.