ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Sixteen new police officers are joining the ranks of the Albany Police Department. Family members and city leaders joined them for a swearing-in ceremony on Friday at Albany City Hall.

Officials said the recruits had a difficult journey to get to this point, undergoing significant training, background checks, and agility tests. Police Chief Brendan Cox also emphasized the importance of mental health and wellbeing.

"This is a challenging life. This is a challenging job. We are under the microscope 24 hours a day. We see trauma. We see all kinds of horrific things. We also see the really great things; we just don't celebrate those great things," he said. "They need support. So give them that support. Don't just let them go off into another room. Don't let them just

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