Housing Officers Make Quick Arrests In Fatal Shooting

Jul-30-2010 — Buffalo police officers assigned to the recently created Housing Unit played a key role that led to arrests in connection with Thursday night's fatal shooting at the Perry Housing Complex. Read More.

BPD Looking for Shooting Suspect Armed & Dangerous

Jul-30-2010 — Buffalo police are looking for the public's assistance in locating a suspect, considered armed and dangerous, in connection with a shooting incident that occurred on July 22nd. Read More.

Daniel Derenda Sworn-in as New Police Commissioner

Jul-21-2010 — Just minutes ago, the Buffalo Common Council confirmed Daniel Derenda as the new police commissioner. Moments after being confirmed, the 51 year old Derenda was sworn in.

Commissioner Derenda has over 24 years of experience in the Buffalo Police Department including being deputy police commissioner in charge of operations since 2006. He has been the Interim police commissioner since the beginning of this year. Read More.

Mayor Brown Announces Top Department Appointments

Appointments Include Veteran Law Enforcement Professionals for Police Department’s Top Posts; Commissioner for Newly Formed Department of Parking; and New Law Department Management Team

Jun-30-2010 — Mayor Byron W. Brown today announced that he has filed with the Buffalo Common Council the appointment of Daniel Derenda as Commissioner of the Buffalo Police Department. In addition, Mayor Brown announced his appointment of a veteran of the federal Drug Enforcement Administration to the position of Deputy Police Commissioner, Kevin J. Helfer as Commissioner of the city’s newly formed Department of Parking, David Rodriguez as Corporation Counsel, Timothy A. Ball, Senior Deputy Corporation Counsel and Peter J. Savage III, Deputy Corporation Counsel. Read More.

Stolen Statue Returned

Jul-14-2010 — A valuable statue that was stolen from the Italian Festival was returned Wednesday night. Police believe the statue of Poseidon, was taken sometime overnight between 1am and 5am this morning. Read More.

BPD Make Arrest in Elmwood Avenue Fatal Stabbing

Buffalo Police Homicide Detectives have arrested two people in connection with the robbery-murder of a 61 year old Buffalo man.

Jun-24-2010 — Detectives have arrested 30 year old Robert Mills of Buffalo and charged him with murder in the 2nd degree and first degree robbery.

Police say that Mills robbed and then stabbed Anthony LoCascio to death in the victim’s Elmwood Avenue apartment.

The victim’s body was discovered by an apartment employee in the morning hours of May 25th of this year.

“I have said it before and I’ll say it again. We will be relentless when it comes to bringing to justice people who commit violent acts like this.” — Mayor Byron W. Brown

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Mayor Byron W. Brown Announces Creation of BPD Housing Unit

Jun-22-2010 — BUFFALO – Mayor Byron W. Brown and the Buffalo Police Department today announced the creation of the new BPD Housing Unit. Twenty-one Buffalo police officers will now oversee all policing and security issues involving the 27 Buffalo Municipal Housing Authority developments within the city and its nearly 12,000 residents. Read More.

Mayor Brown Announces Opening of New Buffalo Police Department Internal Affairs Office

Jun-14-2010 — Mayor Byron W. Brown today announced the Buffalo Police Department will open its new Internal Affairs Division (IAD) office in City Hall. The new office will be located in the city’s 311 suite of offices on the second floor of City Hall. It will be staffed by Buffalo Police Department personnel Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The IAD office at BPD headquarters will remain open and accessible to the public. Read More.

Mayor Brown Announces Neighborhood Anti-Crime Effort

New Keeping Neighborhoods on Watch (KNOW) Initiative Designed to Support Block Clubs and Residents in Monitoring and Reporting Suspicious Activity

Jun-10-2010 — Mayor Byron W. Brown today announced the creation of a new, neighborhood-based anti-crime effort that will support city block clubs and residents in monitoring and reporting suspicious activity. Read more...

Mayor Brown Announces Summer Police Foot & Bicycle Patrols

Police Patrols Will Focus on Commercial Districts, Residential Neighborhoods & Parks

May-28-2010 — Mayor Byron W. Brown today announced that the Buffalo Police Department’s foot and bicycle patrols in each of the Department’s five districts are prepared for another summer season, providing comprehensive patrol coverage in the city’s commercial districts, residential neighborhoods & parks. Read More.

New Program Allows You to TEXT TIPS to BPD Anonymously

Program will start Wednesday, May 26th at 8am

May-24-2010 — Mayor Byron W. Brown and the Buffalo Police Department unveiled a new program that allows YOU to anonymously and safely help fight crime by using your own cell phone. Read More.

Update: City and BPD Announce Temporary Home for D District

Mar-22-2010 — Monday afternoon, March 22, Mayor Byron W. Brown and Buffalo Police officials announced a temporary home for the D District police station. D District will now handle all police services at 205 Esser Avenue at Chadduck Avenue. To reach D District by phone call 851.4413 or 851.4417. Read the release and view the map.

Mayor Brown Presents Final Air Quality Report On D District

Mar-12-2010 — Mayor Byron Brown today released findings of a final report on air quality and other related environmental issues by Leader Professional Service, Inc. at the Buffalo Police Department’s D District building on Hertel Avenue. Read More.

Mayor Brown Announces Expanded School Resource Officers Unit

Unit Expanded to Provide Greater Support to School Safety and Security

May-18-2010 — Mayor Byron W. Brown today announced that his Administration has expanded the School Resource Officer Unit to provide greater support to Buffalo Public School safety and security activities throughout the city. Read More.

Rewards Offered For Suspect Who Shot At Officer

Dec-04-2009 — Two rewards have been set up in connection with a late November armed robbery where the suspect shot at an on-duty Buffalo police officer. Read more.

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News & Events

BPD Looking for Shooting Suspect Armed & Dangerous
Jul-30-2010 — Buffalo police are looking for the public's assistance in locating a suspect, considered armed and dangerous, in connection with a shooting incident that occurred on July 22nd.

Housing Officers Make Quick Arrests In Fatal Shooting
Jul-30-2010 — Buffalo police officers assigned to the recently created Housing Unit played a key role that led to arrests in connection with Thursday night's fatal shooting at the Perry Housing Complex.

BPD Investigate Sunday Shooting
Jul-26-2010 — Buffalo Police Homicide Detectives continue to investigate a Sunday morning shooting.

Homicide Detectives Make Arrests in East Side Fatal Shooting
Jul-22-2010 — Buffalo Police Homicide Detectives work quickly to make two arrests in a fatal East Side shooting.

Daniel Derenda Sworn-in as New Police Commissioner
Jul-21-2010 — On Wednesday, July 21st, the Buffalo Common Council confirmed Daniel Derenda as the new police commissioner. Moments after being confirmed, the 51 year old Derenda was sworn in.