Sheriff Apple Steps Down After Decades of Service | Albany News

After decades of service, Albany County Sheriff Craig Apple, a decorated law enforcement veteran and National Sheriff of the Year, has announced he won’t seek reelection. Starting as a corrections officer in 1987, he rose to become sheriff in 2011, prioritizing community outreach, accountability, and helping those in need—especially the homeless and those battling addiction. He credits his team for driving real change and now plans to step away from the spotlight to spend more time with his grandchildren and enjoy fishing. His departure marks the end of an era for Albany County’s law enforcement. 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/af57aaa8bf82cb14