ALBANY, N.Y. -- “Everyone knows what the rules are, and if they don't follow the rules there will be consequences to pay,” said Albany Police Chief James Tuffey, talking tough after a report of an illegal search surfaced in a local newspaper. He said his officers know the proper policies and procedures, and he's not going to let a few bad cops take down his department.

Mayor Jerry Jennings said he has "full faith" in Chief Tuffey and is confident he'll take care of the matter.

“They will conduct a thorough and full investigation in any issue brought to them, and any officer found in police misconduct will be dealt with swiftly and in appropriate measures,” said Jennings.

Jennings’ reassurance comes after a series of incidents involving possible officer misconduct. The latest happened in December and just surfaced in a Times Union report.

Lisa Shutter said she was pulled over on Quail Street where officers searched her body, purse and car without consent or cause. She said they even made a call on her cell phone and asked her if she was buying drugs. They claimed she fit their "profile," a white woman in a rental car.

“This investigation on the female making a complaint to internal affairs is something on-going and I can't say much about,” said Tuffey.

Shutter isn't saying much either. Her attorney said he was called in after Shutter claimed internal affairs didn't do anything with her case. They've launched their own investigation and could bring the case to D.A. David Soares or file suit against the city.

Tuffey said the officers involved in the incident are still on duty pending the outcome of his inquiry.