Albany police, community leaders aim to âhealâ the community with virtual event APD & community leaders talk breaking social norms in âhealingâ event Thursday By Bobby Poitevint | February 26, 2021 at 12:59 AM EST - Updated February 26 at 12:59 AM ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - Some Southwest Georgia community leaders teamed up with Albany police to talk about healing our community and combatting crime. âHealing our Communityâ was the name of the Facebook Live event the Albany Police Department hosted Thursday night. The âHealing our Communityâ Facebook Live event. (Source: WALB) The event was filled with six panelists, including religious and community leaders and Albany Police Chief Michael Persley.