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Albany Police Under Review for Excessive Force Incident

11/16/2025

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An internal review is underway into Albany Police Department (APD) officer actions during an arrest on November 4.
Footage shows the officer using excessive force on a woman, including punching her and threatening bystanders.
The woman was charged with multiple offenses.
She was placed in an APD vehicle.
Mayor-Elect Dorcey Applyrs expressed concern and noted CPRB has opened a complaint and is investigating.

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Story summary

An internal review is underway into Albany Police Department (APD) officer actions during an arrest on November 4.
Footage shows the officer using excessive force on a woman, including punching her and threatening bystanders.
The woman was charged with multiple offenses.
She was placed in an APD vehicle.
Mayor-Elect Dorcey Applyrs expressed concern and noted CPRB has opened a complaint and is investigating.