FAQs
Can I drive a golf cart or UTV on Village streets?
Yes, under certain conditions. View more details on this subject here,
When I call 9-1-1 for emergency assistance, who answers the phone?
Dispatchers at the Athens County 9-1-1 Center answer the 9-1-1 phone. Once the dispatcher classifies the call, police, fire, or paramedic personnel is dispatched.
Does the police department issue snow emergency levels during inclement weather?
No. State law provides that In Ohio, the county sheriff is the authority who determines snow emergency levels for their respective county. Click on the Sheriff’s Facebook link above for more.
Does the police department have information about school closings during inclement weather?
No. The police department does not make the decision concerning a school closing, and the superintendent does not advise us when such an event occurs. We suggest you listen to a local radio or television station or call the school in question.
What do I do in case of an automobile accident?
Ohio law requires all drivers to stop immediately after an accident and exchange information with the other party(s). The following is the information that you should exchange with the other party(s):
- Name and address
- Driver’s license number
- Vehicle make, model, color, and license plate number
- Insurance company and agent
- Date, time, location, witnesses, and any injuries
If you wish to file an accident report, call the police.
If the vehicles are drivable, move the cars off the roadway to prevent the occurrence of another accident.
Where do I go to pay a traffic fine?
Traffic fines for citations issued by an Albany Police officer may be paid at Village Hall between 8:00 am and 3:00 pm, Monday – Thursday (Noon on Friday) any day prior to the Mayor’s court date listed on your ticket. Fines may be paid by cash or check with appropriate identification.
How long will it take to get a police report?
Every report must be completed and thoroughly reviewed before it is available for public release. The approval process generally takes one to two days, however it may take longer depending on scheduling. All requests for reports will be completed as promptly as possible.
How do I find if someone is in jail?
You can check the Southeastern Ohio Regional Jail website. The Albany Police Department does not hold anyone within the Village.
POLICE CHIEF, Darrell Keller albany.police@albanyoh.org
about us. 
The Albany, Ohio Police Department is a part-time, accredited agency funded through two seperate property tax levies on properties within the Village. Our Police Department works in conjunction with the Athens County Sheriff’s Department.
Albany Police officers shall serve all people with respect, equality, and compassion. Our goal is that of constantly protecting the lives and property of the citizens and businesses of the Village of Albany.
Golf Cart & UTV Guidelines.
If you are the owner of a golf cart or under speed vehicle that you wish to operate within the Village, you may now have it inspected at the Albany Police Department. In order to pass the inspection, the following equipment is required: two (2) working rear tail lights, two (2) working brake lights, directional signals, a bracket for mounting a rear license plate with one (1) light to illuminate that plate and make license plate legible from a distance of fifty (50) feet, at least two (2) working headlights, one (1) horn, at least one (1) rear view mirror, a windshield (safety glass), adequate tires, brakes, and braking system, and must be equipped with safety belts. Additionally, all such vehicles shall comply with all other requirements established by Ohio law, including, but not limited to, child safety seat requirements. If your golf cart or under speed vehicle has already been inspected by another agency, titled, and issued Ohio license plates by the Bureau of Motor Vehicles, you will not need to have it inspected here as well. Please view the document using the link above for detailed instructions on how to schedule an inspection.
Ohio School Bus Laws. 
When a school bus is stopped on a roadway to pick up or drop off passengers, the following regulations apply to other drivers on the roadway: (click the bus for more)
- If the bus is stopped on a street or road which has fewer than four lanes, all traffic approaching the bus from either direction must stop at least 10 feet from the front or rear of the bus and remain stopped until the bus begins to move or the bus driver signals motorists to proceed.
- If the bus is stopped on a street or road which has four or more lanes, only traffic proceeding in the same direction as the bus must stop.
Going on Vacation? 
Albany Police Officers will make periodic checks on the security of your home, while you and your family are away for at least four days and up to one month. To receive this service, fill out a vacation House Watch request form at Albany Village Hall, 5153 Alton Street.
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Other Helpful Links
Other Helpful Links
- Athens County Sheriff
- Ohio State Highway Patrol
- Ohio Attorney General
- Athens County Dog Shelter
- Village Code Supplement
- Ohio Revised Code
- Job Application
