General Info

The Albany Police Department is a full-service law enforcement agency that prevents crime, protects residents lives and their properties, suppresses criminal activities and apprehends law offenders. The department maintains a K-9 unit that handles cases related to drug intervention, tracking, and searches for people and evidence. It also supports Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.), which is an international education program that seeks to prevent the use of illegal drugs, membership in gangs and violent behavior. The Albany Police Department administers various crime prevention programs. In addition, the department conducts a neighborhood watch program that encourages citizens to participate in law enforcement by reporting suspicious criminal activities. Its detectives unit investigates various crimes, as well as performs follow-up activities on cases. The department maintains a location in Albany, Ore.