ALBANY, N.Y. (WNYT)- Albany police will soon have a new public information officer as the department continues trying to fill dozens of patrol openings.
After 20 years of service, Albany Police Department public information officer Megan Craft is retiring July 30. Officer Derek Ellis will take over that role starting next week.
NewsChannel 13 sat down with Ellis to ask about the department’s recruiting efforts, current staffing and what recruits must complete before becoming an officer…