Albany Police Department Understaffed, Seeking Recruits

Albany leaders consider budget stabilizing measures as revenue falls short

ALBANY — Aiming to remedy a structural deficit, Albany officials have begun discussing ways to increase tax revenue, many of which would need resident approval at the ballot box. In June, councilmembers adopted an updated budget for fiscal year 2025/26 that, for the first time in years, featured a balanced general fund of $33.5 million. The money largely covers staffing costs with the greatest amount going to the police and fire departments. Whi…

Albany Police Department understaffed, seeking recruits

ALBANY, N.Y. (News10) - The City of Albany Police Department is understaffed. They are currently looking to fill 73 positions across different departments. They are doing community outreach in hopes of finding people who are dedicated to serving the community. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The future of policing in Albany could depend on how many new recruits the department can bring …