Albany, NY (WRGB) — Community organizations are raising concerns over what they describe as “unchecked violence and misconduct” by the Albany County Sheriff’s Office. Groups such as the Freedom Unshackled Coalition, the Albany branch of the NAACP, and the Center for Law and Justice are advocating for changes both within the prison system and on the streets.
During a town hall meeting held at the Albany Public Library, attendees shared personal stories and presented footage they claim serves as evidence of misconduct by deputies and corrections officers.
In response to these allegations, Albany County Sheriff Craig Apple issued a statement saying,…