NFTA Transit Authority Police Department

04/16/2026

04/10/2026

It is with profound sadness that we share the sudden passing of K-9 Kuko. Kuko was an Explosives Detection K-9 assigned to our Aviation Division with his handler, Officer Janiszeski. Kuko served the NFTA Police Department with unwavering loyalty and dedication. Please keep Officer Janiszeski and his family in your thoughts during this difficult time.

04/09/2026

Matt said he had run out of gas, and when he reached for his phone to call for help, it was dead. Matt said that cars passed and no one stopped, until someone did.

03/18/2026

Women’s History Month 👮🏽‍♀️👮🏼‍♀️🚔 Left to right: Officer Pyc, Officer McGowan, Officer Crosby, Lieutenant Zani, Officer Dobbs, Officer Stanley, Officer DeLaRosa

03/05/2026

We recently visited the International Institute of Buffalo to participate in a roundtable discussion and share our insight about human trafficking. Thank you for having us! 🙏

02/27/2026

Congratulations to Captain John Ford on his retirement after 23 years of dedicated service to the NFTA Transit Authority Police Department!

Throughout his distinguished career, Captain Ford has had many leadership roles including Emergency Response Team Leader, Administrative Lieutenant, Captain of Investigative Services, Fi****ms Instructor Unit, and the Canine Unit. Captain Ford is also a graduate of the FBI National Academy.

We thank Captain Ford for his service and wish him well in retirement! 🚔🚨

02/18/2026

Thank you Milk-Bone for supporting the TAPD K-9 unit! 🦴 🦴 🦴

02/13/2026

A driver says Lt. Fontana was there for him in his time of need, preventing him from "more than likely freezing to death."

Hear what Lt. Fontana has to say tonight at 6 p.m. on 7 News WKBW! 👮

02/11/2026

We'd like to give a special shout-out to Lt. Michael Fontana...

Recently, we heard from someone who found himself in a dire roadside situation in the southtowns. This person says Lt. Fontana "stopped to assist me in my time of need."

"He was a gentleman and a class act. Not only did he help me when he didn't have to, but he also prevented me from, more than likely, freezing to death. I never do things like this, but Lt. Fontana deserves some form of recognition for not just being a good officer, but also for being a great human."

Thank you, Lt. Fontana! 👮‍♂️

02/09/2026

Congratulations to Officer Beecroft and Officer Hammond on joining the ranks of the TAPD! 👏👏

01/14/2026