ALBANY, N.Y. (WNYT) – Albany Police Chief Brendan Cox says downtown Albany is safe, but acknowledges that public perception, visible disorder, and gaps in mental health services are impacting the area’s recovery.
In a recent interview, Chief Cox said crime in Albany is not out of control and described the city as “extremely safe.” However, he said some high-profile incidents and ongoing disorder can make people feel unsafe, even if overall crime data does not reflect a surge.
To address those concerns, Cox said he wants to make crime statistics more accessible by creating a more public-facing data system online. He believes giving residents direct access to updated information could help correct misperceptions…