Police Department

The Albany Police Department is responsible for the preservation of public peace, enforcement of laws, protection of life and property, and providing police related services to the community. These responsibilities are accomplished through proactive police patrol, traffic enforcement, criminal investigations, and support services activities. The police department maintains a 24-hour Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) for 911 emergency police, fire, and medical dispatch, as well as routine telecommunications services for these three professional disciplines.

Police Records

Crime Bulletin

Area Coordinator

Divisions

Public Works Service Request

Animal Services

Commendations & Complaints

Pay a Parking Citation

Albany ALPR Transparency Portal

Mission, Vision, and Values

Mission

The mission of the Albany Police Department is to provide the highest quality police services through efficient and professional policing.

Vision

We work in partnership with our community to maintain a foundation of trust and cooperation to enhance safety and quality of life.

Values

Service- We are committed to protecting our community and responding to the needs of its citizens

Professionalism- We value our integrity, honesty, and compassion, and we embrace accountability, continuous learning and personal improvement.

Pride- We are driven by a desire to strive for excellence, and focus on results.

Teamwork- We pledge cooperation, flexibility, open mindedness, and respect for one another.

Dedication- We are committed to our mission, our community, our profession and ourselves.

Police Events & Programs

Coffee with a Cop

No agendas, no speeches and have an opportunity to ask questions, voice concerns, and get to know the officers in your neighborhood. We look forward to meeting you! Questions? Please contact 1 + (510) 525-7300.

National Night Out

When neighbors know each other, neighborhoods are safer! This year, National Night Out will take place on August 5, 2025 Visit the National Night Out page to register for this neighborhood block party event. R egister today!

Child Seat Safety Inspections

The Albany Police Department is committed to keeping children as safe as possible. As part of our goal, free car seat inspections are offered by appointment only. Visit our Child Seat Safety Inspections page for more information and to request an appointment.

Albany Police Activities League

More information can be found at www.albanypal.net

Concealed Carry Weapon (CCW) license

Individuals who reside in the City of Albany may apply for a Concealed Carry Weapon (CCW) license . Important information about the application and review process are described in the City of Albany Police Department CCW Policy #207.

You may click on the links and scroll through the website for more information on obtaining a CCW license. Please read the information carefully so that you fully understand the requirements of obtaining a CCW license before submitting your application.

Public Information Disclosure

Pursuant to the California Government Code (§§ 7920.000, et seq), CCW applicant’s information can be requested by members of the public through the California Public Records Act. The privacy and confidentiality of such information is NOT exempted from disclosure except where allowed by law.

Hate Crimes & Immigration Violations

Albany Police Department wants our community to know we stand against any type of hate and are here to support and protect our community. We believe as a community we can all pull together and support one another by our daily actions and gestures of kindness.

The police department is committed to upholding our community's values, and pledges to vigorously respond to reports of hate related incidents and prosecute crimes motivated by hatred or bias.

The Albany Police Department also affirms that the undue enforcement of immigration violations by local police erodes and damages the public trust that is so vital to maintaining public safety for all. The immigration status of individuals alone is generally not a matter for police action.

Albany Police are prohibited from contacting, detaining, or arresting someone based solely on the suspicion that an individual is undocumented. Targeting non-criminals jeopardizes our ability to protect our community. We do not enforce federal law - it's not our job.