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Albany police outline tech‑first strategy, report higher gun recoveries; drone purchase pending budget approval
Summary
Chief Johnson and Major Victor Camp presented department statistics and technology plans to the commission, reporting a rise in firearm recoveries, clearance rates on many cases, planned deployment of license‑plate readers using 2022 JAG grant funding, and a drone program that the chief said would be phased in if the commission approves funding.
Chief Johnson and Major Victor Camp of the Albany Police Department presented crime trends, investigative outcomes and a technology plan on June 3, telling the commission the department plans to expand camera integration, license‑plate readers and a drone program while pursuing additional civilian positions for real‑time monitoring.
The presentation covered January through April statistics and operational updates. Chief Johnson reported monthly total crime reports ranging from 561 in February to 665 in April and said clearance rates for investigative cases were “consistently strong,” including homicides investigated with arrests in several cases. He described the Raven gunshot detection activations and said Raven activations fell 36% between January and April. Chief Johnson also said the department is preparing to deploy 24 new license‑plate readers funded through a 2022 JAG grant to address identified coverage gaps.
Major Victor Camp and the…
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