CITY OF ALBANY

OFFICE OF THE MAYOR

Gerald D. Jennings Philip F. Calderone

MAYOR DEPUTY MAYOR

PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Bob Van Amburgh, Mayor’s Office
September 1, 2009 434-5100

STATEMENT FROM MAYOR

JENNINGS ON THE RETIREMENT OF
ALBANY POLICE CHIEF, JAMES
TUFFEY
Albany, NY – I have respectfully accepted the letter of retirement
from Albany Police Chief, James Tuffey.

On behalf of the citizens of Albany, I want to thank Chief Tuffey for

his many years of service as both a Police Officer and, most
recently, as Chief. Under his leadership, overall crime has
significantly decreased and many new initiatives have been
implemented in the Department. Chief Tuffey’s passion for and
commitment to his position have been exemplary.

I wish him continued success in the future.

Starting today, I will begin a national search for a new Police

Chief, one who will continue our commitment to modernization of
the force, enhanced community policing, and increased public
safety—all for the benefit of the citizens and visitors to our great
and diverse Capital City.
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