Albany Welcomes New Police Chief

Published on January 30, 2026

The City of Albany is proud to announce the appointment of Greg Galliano as the new Police Chief for the Albany Police Department by City Manager Nicole Almaguer. Chief Galliano will be formally introduced at the Albany City Council meeting on Monday, February 2, 2026.

“Chief Galliano brings extensive experience as well as a solid commitment towards collaborating with community partners and city leadership on public safety priorities,” said City Manager Nicole Almaguer. “His work has focused on a number of major initiatives including strategic crime reduction, policy development, leadership and critical incident training, accountability, and community-based problem solving. We are confident that Chief Galliano’s leadership will build upon the existing excellent leadership within the department and further our ongoing commitment to public safety and community service.”

Chief Galliano has served in law enforcement for nearly two decades. He began his career with the Sacramento Police Department in 2006, after working as a Student Trainee with the California Bureau of Narcotics Enforcement. Throughout his career, Chief Galliano has held a wide range of patrol, training, supervisory, and executive leadership assignments, including Patrol Officer, Field Training Officer, Patrol Sergeant, Homeless Outreach Sergeant, Problem-Oriented Policing Sergeant, Watch Commander, Professional Standards Lieutenant, and Executive Lieutenant. He also served as Acting Captain overseeing the Fiscal Division and the Office of Violence Prevention.

Chief Galliano holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of California, Davis, and a master’s degree from Fuller Theological Seminary. He has completed advanced leadership training through the University of Chicago Police Leadership Academy and the Senior Management Institute in Policing and currently serves on the University of Chicago Police Leadership Academy’s Advisory Committee.

In response to his appointment, Chief Galliano stated, “I am honored to have been selected to serve as the next Chief of Police for an already excellent department in a vibrant, welcoming city. Working in partnership with the Albany community, we will continue to strengthen trust and provide quality service to all who live, work, and visit here.”

Chief Galliano’s appointment follows the dedicated service of Interim Chief Gina Anderson, who led the department since June 2025.