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Tuesday, March 26, 2013  The Georgia Department of Natural Resources has selected Corporal Shawn Elmore as the 2012 Georgia Boating Officer of the Year for his outstanding performance as a boating safety officer.

Thursday, March 07, 2013  Updated with video; In order to carry a gun, Albany police officers have to go through a series of tests to qualify.

Wednesday, February 27, 2013  Updated with video; A moratorium has been lifted and a decision was made on a group home wanting to set up shop in a residential area of Albany.

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

Friday, February 10, 2012  The Exchange Club handed out their Officer of the Year awards on Friday.

Monday, February 14, 2011  Dougherty County Police recognize two of their own at the Dougherty County Commission meeting Monday

Friday, February 11, 2011  The Exchange Club of Albany honored some of law enforcement’s finest today. Officers from several local departments received Officer of the Year Awards.

Friday, February 13, 2009  The Exchange Club of Albany honored the area's top law enforcement officials on Friday with “Officer of the Year” presentations.