Albany PD launches social worker program

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Albany Police Department unveiled a new social worker program on Tuesday. The department is working with the Albany Community Policing Advisory Committee to improve community relations.

Officials said the new program will allow a social worker to be at the department 24/7 to help someone with any mental health concerns.

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