"Together with Sheriff Campbell, the men and women of the Sheriff's Office and I have built one of the finest Sheriff's Office's in the State of New York. I am proud to have been a part of this progress. A major reason for my candidacy is my deep commitment to improving further on the professionalism and effectiveness with which the Sheriff's Office protects and serves the people of Albany County.
I am also pleased to announce that I have the full support of Sheriff James L. Campbell and former Sheriff George L. Infante."
- Acting Sheriff Craig Apple
Professional Experience
- September 2009 – Present
- SUNY Columbia Greene Community College Hudson, NY
Adjunct Professor Instructor of Forensic Science.
- SUNY Columbia Greene Community College Hudson, NY
- June 2009 – Present
- Albany County Sheriff's Office Albany, NY
Undersheriff- Commanding officer in charge of all Sheriff's Office operations.
- Oversight of 720 employees.
- Implementation and management of $63 million operating budget.
- Albany County Sheriff's Office Albany, NY
- March 1999 – June 2009
- Chief Deputy Field Commander
- Commanding Officer in charge of the Law Enforcement Division.
- Oversight of Deputy Sheriff's assigned to the Albany International Airport, Patrol Division, Criminal Investigations Division, Drug Interdiction Unit, Emergency Management Unit, Communications Division, Professional Standards Unit, Professional Development, and the Support Services Unit.
- Oversight of the County Correctional Facility.
- Chief Deputy Field Commander
- December 1997 – March 1999
- Patrol Commander
- Oversight of Patrol Division that covered approximately 375 square miles.
- Oversight of Criminal Investigations Unit responsible for investigating Felony level crimes.
- Supervised 30 Patrol members, six Investigators, and a First Sergeant.
- Authored several grants to bring funding into the Station without utilizing County budgetary funds.
- Patrol Commander
- June 1995 – December 1997
- Lieutenant
- Supervised the Criminal Investigations Unit.
- Created programs to combat the sale of alcohol to minors.
- Lieutenant
- September 1993 – June 1995
- Sergeant / Investigator
- Supervised a shift of Investigators and Patrol Deputies.
- Sergeant / Investigator
- July 1990 – September 1993
- Deputy Sheriff
- Duties included patrolling the rural areas of Albany County, and enforcing the laws of New York State.
- Deputy Sheriff
- November 1987 – July 1990
- Correction Officer
- Duties included maintaining custody, care and control of inmates remanded to the Albany County Correctional Facility.
- Correction Officer
Additional Experience
- Chairman of the Town of Colonie Emergency Services Transition Team December 2007
- Possess Secret Security Clearance
- Present member of the Northern District of New York Anti-Terrorism Task Force
- Zone 5 Intelligence Officer
Certifications
- New York State Law Enforcement Executive Institute at John Jay Criminal College
- John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University
- United States Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Investigation National Academy
- University of Virginia in conjunction with the FBI National Academy
- Hudson Valley Community College Zone 5 Law Enforcement Academy
- New York State Corrections Academy
Education
- Master of Science in Public Administration
- Bachelor of Science in Public Administration
- Ravena Coeymans Selkirk School
Commendations
- Law and Order award from New York State Attorney General Dennis Vacco.
- American Legion Police Officer of the Year Award.
- U.S. Department of Justice Commendation for going above and beyond the call of duty as a Police Officer.
- Blanchard American Legion Post Fireman of the Year
Volunteer Activities
- Executive Board Member, Greater Capital Region United Way
- Executive Board Member, Albany Boys & Girls Club
- Board member, Colonie Babe Ruth
- Past Board Member, Colonie Little League
- Member of the Town of Colonie Democratic Committee
Professional Affiliations
- Member of the International Association of Chief's of Police
- Member of the International Counter Terrorism Officers Association
- Member of the New York State Sheriff's Association
