Community Relations Unit
A Community Liaison Officer is a member of the Sheriff’s Office who has been designated to be the “face for the community”. It is the Liaison’s job to be in the public’s eye to promote our Agency’s agenda of modern day Community Policing. The Community Liaison Officer attends regular meetings in the Hilltowns, participates in crime prevention programs, and serves as a point of contact and representative for the Sheriff’s Office. Investigators Thomas Praisner and Amy Kowalski have been chosen to be the CLO's. They are available for non-emergency concerns, questions and for scheduling of informational talks. They also coordinate any events for the Sheriff’s Office to attend. Please contact either Investigator Praisner (518) 655-7989 Thomas.Praisner@albanycountyny.gov or Investigator Kowalski at (518) 655-7958 Amy.Kowalski@albanycountyny.gov.
The internship program is currently full, but future vacancies will be available from Spring 2017 to Fall 2019.