James Campbell, Sheriff - Albany County John Mahan, Undersheriff Court House, Albany, NY 12207 518 487-5440 > Visit the Official Albany County Sheriff's website	BACK <

Sheriff Jim Campbell is in his fifth term as Sheriff of Albany County. He previously served for 24 years with the NY State Police, retiring with the rank of First Sergeant. During his administration, the Sheriff has implemented a variety of programs in Public Safety. The Boarder Revenue Program has generated over 70 million dollars since 1990. The Correctional Facility received full accreditation in 1997 and was re-accredited in 2004, and the Law Enforcement Division was accredited in 2003.

The Sheriff has established a countywide Drug Unit, K-9 Unit, SCUBA Team, Search and Rescue Team and a Paramedic Life Support Program. He has implemented a countywide program, “Project Access,” involving handicapped parking education and enforcement. Last year, the Sheriff implemented a countywide Emergency Service Interoperability Radio System (ESIRS). This radio system will give police, fire, EMS, and emergency services coordinators the ability to communicate with each other directly using a two-way radio. Funded by a Homeland Security grant, it will provide a command and control frequency for the coordination of multiple agency responses.

The Sheriff is Chairman of the Albany County Traffic Safety Board, Coordinator of the County Stop DWI Program and heads the County’s Office of Emergency Management and Preparedness. The Sheriff has also completely computerized his Civil Office. Albany County has a population of 290,000 and an area of 544 square miles.