The Sheriff s Department is governed by the City of Albany-Dougherty County in Georgia. It is a law enforcement agency that is responsible for performing duties related to civil and criminal matters. The department patrols the community, investigates crimes, writes traffic citations and assists other agencies at crime scenes. It serves criminal warrants on persons accused of violating the criminal law. The Sheriff s Department handles writs, processes, orders, subpoenas and civil papers for local courts. It also provides and maintains records of bookings, fingerprints, photographs and criminal histories. The department additionally offers safety and security for judges, counselors, inmates and the public assembled in courtrooms.