Albany Police

Because Albany Police Chief Brendan Cox is retired from APD, state law requires the city to search for candidates. Mayor Dorcey Applyrs appointed Cox in January and still supports him.

The Albany Common Council has passed legislation to fix the city’s police discipline arbitration process.

Investigators aren’t sure what caused the explosion, but they say it happened shortly after a gasoline leak at a temporary fuel pump.

A gasoline pump exploded at the City of Albany's Department of General Service Head Quarters leaving two employees significantly injured.

The Albany Police Department said it will be opening more roadways to the public in an attempt to keep pedestrians safer.

Vazquez’s murder was the result of an “ongoing interpersonal feud” that stemmed from last year’s July 4 shooting, although Vazquez was not involved in that violence, Police Chief Brendan Cox said. He declined to comment on Mims’ motive.

The violence comes a year after one teenager was killed and nine were injured during Independence Day weekend in 2025.

Albany Police Chief Brendan Cox said, as the new officers prepare to begin their careers, the department is working on retention efforts.

Officers pulled over a vehicle driven by Common Councilman John Williamson, with his 16-year-old grandson in the passenger's seat.

Those honored Tuesday will now be memorialized in the New York State Police Officers Memorial at the Empire State Plaza in Albany.