Buffalo PBA

01/01/2021

Happy New Year! Wishing you a safe and healthy 2021.

12/29/2020

Last week, 38 families across the city were delivered gifts to their porch by Buffalo Police Department officers and Buffalo Sabres alumni. This is a more than 25 year tradition between the two organizations.

12/26/2020

WGRZ - Channel 2, Buffalo

WGRZ - Channel 2, Buffalo

Buffalo Police and the Explorers also handed out coats and socks during an event Wednesday evening at the Ferry-Fillmore District Station on East Ferry Street.

12/24/2020

Happy Holidays from the Buffalo Police Benevolent Association!

12/22/2020

Buffalo Police Department

Buffalo Police have made 3 arrests in connection with search warrants that were executed by the Intelligence unit with the assistance of the BPD SWAT team.
The first warrant was executed on December 7 in the 100 block of Gibson Street. Charged with felony criminal possession of a firearm as well as marijuana possession was 19 year old Quantic Matthews of Buffalo.

On December 16 in the 1400 block of Kenmore Ave a second search warrant was executed. Charged with felony criminal possession of a firearm and felony criminal possession of a controlled substance in the third and fourth degree was 34 year old Willie Sykes of Buffalo, who is a convicted felon.

A third warrant was executed on December 19, in the 100 block of Ruhland Ave. Charged with felony criminal possession of a weapon and felony possession of marihuana was 53 year old Jameel Collins of Buffalo, who is also a convicted felon.

Buffalo Police along with the ATF are committed to taking these illegal firearms off the streets of our community. This partnership has led to over 100 illegal guns being confiscated by law enforcement this year alone. Anyone with information on persons who possess illegal handguns is asked to call or text our confidential TIPCALL line at (716) 847-2255.

12/21/2020

Thank you to South District Councilman Christopher P. Scanlon for looking out for the men and women of the Buffalo Police Department and city residents. The Police Commissioner’s decision to cut the Narcotics/Vice Unit from night shift and move it to day shift certainly will result in increased drug activity and crime in the city, and drug use related deaths will exceed the historical levels our city is already experiencing. We need common sense approaches to fighting crime and keeping our streets and residents safe. #BuffaloPBA #BfloPBA

12/19/2020

News 4 WIVB Buffalo

News 4 WIVB Buffalo

A pair of Buffalo police officers are helping families in need place gifts under their tree this holiday.
Check it out: https://trib.al/ZJbkJIo

12/15/2020

Buffalo Police Department

Last night, Captain Nichols and the BPD Neighborhood Engagement Team participated in our annual shop with a cop program. The event took place at Target on Delaware Ave.

12/11/2020

Buffalo Police Department

12/10/2020

Last month, an E-District officer recognized an individual who was wanted on multiple extraditable warrants from North Carolina for violent robbery charges. The individual was confronted by officer and attempted to flee. The officer’s excellent awareness and training helped him make an arrest, without incident, as well as recover an illegal firearm that was on the body of this individual. An incredible and courageous job by this PBA member!

12/07/2020

With more of us shopping online this holiday season, remember to remain vigilant about when and where your packages are scheduled to be delivered.

As the holidays approach, we would like to remind people to take steps to prevent package thefts from their homes. Please report suspicious activity to 911 and try to have your packages sent to an address where someone can receive them.

12/04/2020

Friday Fact

12/03/2020

Child & Family Services

Thank you to the Buffalo Police Department C-District for the donations to Haven House!

12/03/2020

Right before Thanksgiving, officers helped hand out 500 turkeys in a drive-thru giveaway at Seneca One thanks to donations from Douglas Development Corporation and M&T Bank. #ThrowbackThursday

12/01/2020

AmazonSmile: You shop. Amazon gives.

The WNY Law Enforcement Helpline provides 24/7 support for officers, dispatchers and their families. This valuable resource assists with any issues that may impact work and family life. This #GivingTuesday, consider utilizing Amazon Smile where Amazon will donate .5% of your eligible purchases to the Helpline.

Shop at smile.amazon.com and we’ll donate 0.5% of eligible purchases to your favorite charitable organization—no fees, no extra cost.

11/30/2020

Buffalo PBA

Now through December 7, Buffalo Police Department in collaboration with Buffalo Police Explorers are collecting new or gently used coats and socks for families, individuals and children in need throughout the city. www.buffalopoliceexplorers.com

11/26/2020

Wishing you a happy and healthy Thanksgiving!

11/24/2020

Officer Tony is coming up on his 32nd anniversary of joining the force. During his tenure with the Buffalo Police Department, he has received the PBA Billy Reiman Award as well as the BPD Distinguished Service Award. Officer Tony is a longtime member of the Buffalo PBA board, is the president of the South Buffalo Community Table and is a team leader for the BPD peers group which assists officers in need. #BuffaloPBA #bflopba

11/23/2020

C-District officers and NET held a donation within their station house to collect gently used and new items for those in need. A C-District officer and NET officer meet with the Matt Urban Center Development Director to assist in transporting the donated gently used clothing, bedding, and business attire, along with new children’s toys, books, and some perishable food.

11/19/2020

E-District officers were recently alerted to flagrant behavior of an individual displaying what appeared to be firearms while driving. Aware of this high-risk behavior, officers noticed a similar vehicle, same driver making a traffic infraction in the reported neighborhood. Once pulled over, officers noticed firearms in plain view. Working with gun violence unit, two illegal firearms, including one from out of state, were recovered. Thank you to our officers for removing more lethal firearms off our city’s streets.

11/18/2020

Best wishes to recent retirees Det. Patricia, Insp. Anthony, PO Adrian, PO Thomas, PO Daniel, PO Anthony, Det/Sgt. Harvey, PO Judith, PO Pascal, PO James and PO John. Thank you for your service to the Buffalo community!

11/17/2020

Two E-District officers responded to a shooting this month and quickly relayed suspect information to other officers, while rendering first aid to the victim until paramedics arrived. Two other officers did see a suspect matching the description attempting to hide and was ultimately apprehended. The suspect was found to be in possession of a firearm that is suspected to be used in the shooting. Incredible job by officers who acted quickly, bravely and applied their skills of first aid and understanding of criminal behavior.

11/17/2020

New memorial placed to honor Buffalo Police Officer

Rest In Peace Officer James Shields. You will not be forgotten.

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)– The City of Good Neighbors came together Sunday to recognize a Buffalo Police Officer, who died in the line of duty. Police dedicated a new memorial to Officer James Shi…

11/16/2020

Now through December 7, Buffalo Police Department in collaboration with Buffalo Police Explorers are collecting new or gently used coats and socks for families, individuals and children in need throughout the city. www.buffalopoliceexplorers.com

11/16/2020

Last week, PBA President John Evans and Vice President Kristin Russo met with Pastor Dwayne Jones and other East Side clergy at Mount Aaron Baptist Church to engage the faith-based community on current policing matters in the City of Buffalo.

11/15/2020

Buffalo Singing Cops to Be Honored at People's Choice Awards

Buffalo's Singing Cops to be honored at the People's Choice Awards airing tonight.

Norwood and Badger have not taken their platform lightly.

11/13/2020

#FridayFact #BuffaloPBA #BfloPBA #thankyouforyourservice

11/11/2020

In honor of Veterans Day, thank you to all our members, both current and retired, who have served our country.

11/05/2020

AT THE PEAK FOR SUPPORT

An annual family tradition of backpacking through California’s Sierra Nevada mountains took on added significance this year when George Burns from Fredonia, his brother and three others friends carried a locally focused #BlueLivesMatter flag to Mount Whitney, the highest peak in the continental U.S. Thank you for your support! #ThrowbackThursday #BuffaloPBA #BfloPBA

An annual family tradition of backpacking through California’s Sierra Nevada mountains took on added significance this year when George H Burns III from Fredonia, his brother Chris from Poway, Calif., and three others friends carried a locally focused Blue Lives Matter flag to Mount Whitney, the h...

11/04/2020

C-District officers recently conducted a routine traffic stop which resulted in the recovery of a firearm, more than $5,000 cash, 1 1/2 ounces of crack cocaine, 1 ounce powder cocaine, and 4 1/2 ounces of heroin/fentanyl. This was a joint effort with intelligence and narcotics. Thank you to our officers for their efforts in the extremely dangerous task of removing lethal firearms and deadly drugs off of Buffalo's streets.

#BuffaloPolice #BuffaloPBA #BfloPBA

11/03/2020

A group of law enforcement and fire and rescue alumni of Bishop Timon - St. Jude High School have launched “Battle of the Badges,” an effort to raise $50,000 for the school and a commitment from an anonymous Foundation to match every dollar raised by the alumni which could raise $100,000 for the school. Team Law Enforcement is being co-captained by retired Buffalo Police Detective Ed Cotter (‘77) and current Buffalo Police Officer John Davidson (’02).
https://www.wkbw.com/news/local-news/bishop-timon-st-jude-presents-battle-of-the-badges

11/02/2020

Yesterday, Buffalo Police Department officers assisted Ms. Triggs, founder of None Like You/We Care Outreach to deliver more than 1,900 turkey dinners in collaboration with Buffalo's WDAP Radio, Galleton Block Club, Moose 8, Buffalo State’s Zeta Chi Omega and more. An additional 2,000 turkey dinners will be distributed in South Buffalo today. #BuffaloPBA

11/02/2020

Buffalo Police trick-or-treat drive-through is a hit

Thank you to all who participated in Saturday's drive-thru trick or treating from residents to our officers!

After city officials recommended that residents refrain from trick-or-treating this Halloween because of the pandemic, they offered the drive-through as an alternative.

10/31/2020

BPD Captain Jeff Rinaldo shares tips on how to protect yourself while trick-or-treating

BPD Captain Jeff Rinaldo shares tips on how to protect yourself while trick-or-treating

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)–Many Western New York kids will hit the sidewalks to trick-or-treat today, and we were joined this morning by Buffalo Police Captain Jeff Rinaldo with some tips for famil…

10/31/2020

On behalf of the Buffalo PBA, enjoy a safe Halloween.