Transportation and Court Security Unit

The Sheriff's Transportation and Court Security Unit is charged with the duties of transporting prisoners committed to the custody of the Albany County Sheriff to and from various courts and facilities throughout the State of New York. This Unit also provides security for the Albany County Courthouse, Albany County Judicial Center and the various local criminal courts upon request. Additionally this unit provides for the security of individuals secured in the Albany City Police Court holding facility that have been committed to the custody of the Sheriff.

It will continue to be a goal at Headquarters to provide the highest levels of security at the Albany County Judicial Center, the Albany County Courthouse and the Albany County Family Court and to maintain a safe environment for those who work and visit these facilities.

Through improved supervision and updated training measures, it will be our continued objective to provide for the safety and security of those persons in the care and custody of the Albany County Sheriff's Office during transportation to and from various court appearances. In addition, we will continue to conform to New York State Commission of Corrections standards while these individuals are being held at various court locations.

All Headquarters Units will remain available to assist all any other unit throughout the department when the necessity arises. Efforts will be made to coordinate assignments with other units to ensure all details, expected or unexpected, are properly covered and all units are properly staffed.

Craig D. Apple Sr., Sheriff

Albany County Sheriff’s Office
16 Eagle Street
Albany, NY 12207
Phone: (518) 487-5400 | Fax: (518) 487-5037

In an Emergency Dial 911

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