Those familiar with my organization and me are well aware of our dedication to supporting individuals struggling with addiction. Needless to say you meet people in my position that are just basics talkers. Talk it but can’t or won’t walk it. Or they just spout off bullsh$t.

ACSO working a Serious PIAA at at the intersection of Game Farm Road and Orchard Hill Road in the Town of New Scotland. Please use alternate routes. Roads will be closed for the next several hours.

The team was busy this weekend for the Phish concert. Seized 274 grams psilocybin- 381 grams ketamine- 103 grams of cocaine - 173 Xanax - 1380 hits of LSD and 58 MDMA. They worked hard to keep the city safe with 40k fans coming and going. No issues other than a couple uses of

Take it from law enforcement: In the wake of horrific shootings & rising swatting incidents, we need stronger restrictions on cellphones during the school day. Great to team up with Albany County Sheriff Craig D Apple on why limiting devices keeps our kids safer when it matters

Continuing our tradition, we're happy to announce we will be taking orders for Thanksgiving dinner for those in need. We will be cooking, preparing , and serving Thanksgiving Dinner two days prior! Please share contact info for those needing a delicious meal, and we'll kindly

As a result of a search warrant executed in the city of Albany another handgun has been removed from the streets. ACSO keeping up the pressure.

Huge THANK YOU to Local 294 Teamsters who volunteered to picked up a massive load of toys for our program. Our Elf’s have already started preparing for our Hilltown Christmas program. Thank you Teamsters for always being there and thank you Toys for Tots and CSX for always

As a result of a street encounter deputies removed another loaded handgun from the Capital streets. The below weapon was found in the possession of a 15 year old child! New York State Sheriffs' Association

Also as a result of a street encounter deputies arrested a C/O Albany resident for possessing over 100 bags of cocaine and fentanyl. Your Deputies are working hard!

Another great job by your Deputies! After an early morning wake up call for an Albany resident and search of his home deputies seized 1.25 POUNDS OF COCAINE AND 1/2 half POUND OF FENTANYL. In addition around 5600 bags for packaging. Happy Thanksgiving week. I’m sure the

Happy Thanksgiving!!  As you set out to enjoy your day with family and consume a feast of Turkey and all the fixings, please leave yourself some extra time to get to your destination safely. As you can see, the snow is falling and although we don’t expect this to be a

Another illicit firearm has been removed from Albany's streets. Deputies seized this one following a vehicle stop yesterday, capping off a week of confiscating narcotics. No letting up!

Another loaded handgun has been removed from our Capital City streets. As a result of a vehicle stop and a larger detail with NYSDMV, a subject was stopped and became assaultive towards a Deputy. Consequently, the individual was arrested and charged with multiple offenses. A

The Deputy exam has been scheduled for May 3, 2025. Applications must be submitted by April 2, 2025. Please share this information. Additionally, if you know anyone interested in the position, have them contact us to arrange a tour or ride-along.

PSA - PSA - Our office has received several inquiries regarding the many social media posts advising of a large scale training exercise taking place in the capital district during the week of January 26-31. This is a federal exercise comprised of federal assets with limited state

Truly humbled this week to receive the prestigious “Grover Cleveland” award, the highest honor bestowed upon a NY Sheriff. Grover Cleveland's remarkable legacy as the first president to serve two non-consecutive terms and as a NY Sheriff inspires me deeply. Being one of America's

I had the pleasure of administering the oath of office to 19 Deputy Sheriff recruits earlier today. The recruits will commence 28 weeks of training at the Sheriffs Public Safety Institute on Monday morning (Feb 17). Our 19 recruits will be joined by 10 additional recruits from

Deputies assigned to the City of Albany, stopped a vehicle on Eagle St last night for a vehicle violation. As a result, the driver was found in possession of a loaded 9mm with a high capacity magazine in his waistband. Subsequently, the passenger was also found with a loaded 9mm

In our ongoing efforts to reduce violence and crime in our capital city, another crime suppression detail was conducted last night, resulting in 156 vehicles being stopped for various violations. As a result, two more loaded handguns were removed from the streets, along with

Another outstanding operation conducted by our Deputies while patrolling the streets of Albany. Last night, as a result of a traffic stop at the intersection of Washington and South Swan, deputies confiscated 1 Kilo of Cocaine and over 1700 bags of Fentanyl. Excellent work!