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Friday, February 15, 2013  Updated with video; Albany fire and police officials recieved a call around 4:20PM Thursday that there was deceased male inside an old auto repair shop on East Broad and Old Radium Springs.

Monday, December 31, 2012  Drinking and driving and discharging your gun into the air are the top two acts that will cause you to start 2013 in a jail cell.

Wednesday, December 26, 2012  Although surrounding towns have had some holiday crime, Albany was relatively quiet according to the Albany Police Department.

Wednesday, December 26, 2012  While you might be throwing your tree out soon, officials say you may want to hold on to your gift boxes a little longer so thieves don’t target your house.

Friday, December 21, 2012  Updated with video; The Albany Police Department held their annual holiday luncheon Friday afternoon to bring together their law enforcement family before Christmas.

Sunday, December 02, 2012  Local police say if you're doing any shopping -- whether it's online or in the stores -- protect yourself by keeping a close eye on your bills.

Friday, November 23, 2012  Updated with video; While you’re out shopping make sure you keep safety in mind.

Thursday, November 08, 2012  Updated with video; Recent car break-ins cause local law enforcement to step up their efforts.

Thursday, November 08, 2012  Updated with video; For FOX 31's Facebook story of the day people wanted to know whether or not it's illegal to drive a lawn mower on the roadway.

Friday, October 05, 2012  Updated with video; In Pakistan some law enforcement officers have to lose weight or risk losing their job. How do Albany officers keep in shape?

Tuesday, September 04, 2012  Crime Stoppers is constantly promoted as a way to anonymously aid law enforcement agencies in solving cases - but how does the group made entirely of volunteers work?

Friday, August 31, 2012  Updated with video; In less than two months, the Albany Police Department's extra set of eyes have nearly paid for themselves.

Friday, August 31, 2012  Updated with video; The Albany Police Department is looking a little sleeker these days thanks to a new fleet of Dodge Chargers.

Wednesday, May 30, 2012  The Albany Police Department’s firearms safety course will be held on Saturday, June 23, 2012 at 8:00 a.m. at the Law Enforcement Center in the Community Room.

Wednesday, April 18, 2012  Updated with video; Albany police need your help identifying a suspect in the case of Anthony Westbrook.