Statement from Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan and Albany Police Chief Eric Hawkins 
ALBANY, NY - In response to today's report of threats of violence targeted at capital cities and Washington, DC, Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan and Albany Police Chief Eric Hawkins released the following statement:
“The City of Albany continues to work closely with our federal and state intelligence and law enforcement partners to monitor any threats of violence and ensure we are fully prepared to keep our city safe. We encourage all residents and businesses to sign up for Nixle and follow the Albany Police Department on social media to ensure they receive the most up-to-date alerts.”
To sign up for Nixle alerts, please text your ZIP Code to 888-777 or visit https://local.nixle.com/albany-police-department
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Address/Location
Albany Police Department
165 Henry Johnson Boulevard
Albany, NY 12210
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 518-438-4000