Albany Police Chief Eric Hawkins is staying with the Albany Police Department.

Hawkins was a finalist for the police chief position in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

“I wish Ann Arbor the best in its search for its next police chief, as my commitment remains with Albany,” Hawkins said in a statement.  I am one of the longest serving police chiefs over the last 40 years in Albany. I am honored to have the opportunity to continue that service.”

Hawkins has been Albany’s police chief since 2018.

Back in 2021, he also made it to the finals for a police chief job in Akron, Ohio, but didn’t get that job.