Bethlehem Chief Runs for Sheriff | Albany News

Bethlehem Police Chief Gina Cocchiara is officially running for Albany County Sheriff, becoming the first candidate to file after current Sheriff Craig Apple stepped down. With two decades of law enforcement experience — rising from patrol to chief — Cocchiara vows to honor Apple’s legacy of leadership while staying true to her core mission: helping communities through direct, compassionate policing. Her candidacy signals a potential leadership shift for the county’s top law enforcement role. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/8fa62773978fb52b