Department History
The City of Albany was incorporated in 1864 and when the City Charter was adopted, the title of Marshal was used for the head of the Police Department. The Marshal was the entire police department at that time and was being assisted only by a "night man."
From the early 1940s to 1965, the Police Department was located between 2nd and 3rd Avenues and Broadalbin and Ferry streets (now Two Rivers Market and a parking lot). The early building had two jail cells. In 1965, the Police Department, along with other City offices, moved to a building on the southeast corner of 2nd and Broadalbin. This building was built in 1913 and had served as the post office until 1965.
The Albany Police Department moved to 1117 SE Jackson Street in April 1988. The single-story building was planned to meet the needs of the police department over the next 20 years. The building has undergone several interior remodels to accommodate the ever-increasing need for workspace.
Since the City’s incorporation, the Police Department has grown from one man to a department staffed by 55 sworn officers and 21 civilian employees. A Reserve Program, Explorer Scouts, and citizen volunteers provide additional support. The Department is equipped with mobile data terminals in patrol vehicles and has an advanced Computer Aided Dispatch/Records management System (CAD/RMS).
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