ONE MAN'S MISSION FOR CHANGE

The Hustler Files with Lisa Reilly - Stories That Challenge What You Thought You Knew

From a small-town upbringing, working in construction, to leading the Albany County Sheriff's Office, in New York State, Sheriff Craig Apple has placed a strong emphasis on programs that have drastically reduced recidivism and received statewide and national recognition. From his day-to-day watch of 748 employees and 800-900 incarcerated individuals, he has built programs that will last long after his time as Sheriff. His triumphs include a Heroin Addiction Recovery Program, a Soldier On program for Veterans, an Inmate Fire Training program and an Inmate Work Force Program, still to him, one of his greatest legacies is a housing area, within the jail, but separate from the incarcerated individuals, that assist the local homeless population. This innovative homeless improvement program, initiated after COVID-19, has given hope and a new lease on life to so many who once walked the streets of Albany.