COUNCIL NEEDS ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS ON POLICE.(MAIN)

Byline: HELEN BLACK Arbor Hill

Thank you for your coverage relating to the concerns from dozens of Arbor Hill, West Hill and Mansion neighborhood residents who have been asking the Common Council and others questions about the actions of the Albany Police Department.

Most of the articles have touched on those questions related to the sudden cancellation of the Community Police Council, the removal of Commander Christian D'Alessandro from contact with the community and D'Alessandro's more recent suspension.

D'Alessandro is a man of integrity, a professional in every sense who used his police training and resources to work with residents, other …