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Albany police cite technology and hires as strategy amid staffing gaps; drone purchase on hold
Summary
Chief Johnson of the Albany Police Department and Major Victor Camp briefed the City Commission on public‑safety activity, staffing and technology on June 3, saying the department is pursuing cameras, license‑plate readers and a drone program as force multipliers while continuing recruitment.
Chief Johnson of the Albany Police Department and Major Victor Camp briefed the City Commission on public‑safety activity, staffing and technology on June 3, saying the department is pursuing cameras, license‑plate readers and a drone program as force multipliers while continuing recruitment.
Chief Johnson said monthly total crime reports ranged from 561 in February to 665 in April and that investigators cleared a high percentage of investigative cases (he cited a clearance rate of about 89% in February). He said Raven gunshot‑detection activations were highest in January at 306 and fell to 194 in April, a 36% decline from January levels.…
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