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Excellence Through Service
We encourage community involvement and input. By working together, we will continue to create and maintain the quality of life we expect for all who live in and visit Albany.

Administration

Interim Chief Jerry Drum

Captain Jerry Drum is serving as Interim Chief of Police while the City begins an executive search to identify the best person to lead the Albany Police Department. 

Administrative Support Staff

The administrative support staff includes a Business Manager and two Confidential Administrative Assistants. Under the Chief’s direction, Administration prepares and administers a budget of over $40 million; provides internal human resources, personnel development, and payroll services; purchases equipment and uniforms; manages accounts payable; administers grants; and serves as the police liaison to the Public Safety Commission.

Public Safety Commission

The City Council appoints the eight-member Public Safety Commission, which advises the Council on funding, operations, maintenance, facilities, and other aspects of the Albany Police and Fire departments. Its mission is to help public safety departments maintain high standards and deliver the highest-quality emergency safety services to Albany residents.

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The Albany Police Department employs 66 sworn officers and 35 civilian staff who carry on a rich tradition of professional public safety service.

Community partnerships are integral to our success in maintaining the public safety in Albany. In order to accomplish our mission of "Excellence Through Service," we encourage community involvement and input. By working together, we will continue to create and maintain the quality of life we expect for all who live in and visit Albany, Oregon.

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