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Monday, June 17, 2013  Dougherty County Commissioners have voted in Cynthia "Jackie" Battle as the new chief of the Dougherty County Police Department.

Friday, June 07, 2013  Updated with video; Officers now have a 16-year-old male in custody.

Wednesday, May 29, 2013  Update: The two sought by DCP have been identified, arrested, and charged.

Saturday, May 25, 2013  Updated with video; If you’re going out of town for the holiday weekend there are some things you need to do to make sure your house is safe while you’re gone.

Friday, May 24, 2013  Updated with video; Dougherty County Police are asking for the public's help in identifying suspects who may be connected to two overnight burglaries.

Thursday, May 23, 2013  The Albany Police Department, Albany State University Police, Dougherty County Police, Dougherty County Sheriff’s Office, and local school police have teamed up to start a summer initiative called “Operation Take Back.”

Wednesday, May 22, 2013  According to officials with the Dougherty County Police Department, an arrest has been made in connection to a hit and run on May 17th.

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Wednesday, May 22, 2013  Updated with video; Officials with the Dougherty County Police Department say they responded to a call on April 15th regarding a car break-in on the east side of Albany.

Monday, May 20, 2013  Monday marked the first day of the annual 100 Days of Summer H.E.A.T campaign which also goes hand in hand with the state’s annual May campaign of Click It or Ticket.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  Updated with video; Suspects are being questioned by police about two burglaries early Tuesday morning.

Monday, May 13, 2013  DCP ceremony The Dougherty County Police Department unveiled a plaque next to the station's front door in honor of fallen officer Lieutenant Cliff Rouse on Monday afternoon.

Sunday, April 14, 2013  Updated with video; A dog has been shot and transported to the Veterinary Clinic located at 2415 Gillionville Road.

Friday, April 12, 2013  Updated with video; The Dougherty County Police Department need your help after two men broke into a mobile home Friday morning and robbed the occupants.

Wednesday, April 10, 2013  For the FOX 31 Facebook story of the day people wanted to know whether or not local officials have seen any cases of people using a high protein breakfast food to lure drivers out of their vehicles.