Investigation into BPD Surveillance Camera Room Timekeeping Allegations
Buffalo
Summary
Councilmembers called for an internal affairs investigation into the Buffalo Police Department camera room following reports of payroll falsification and oversight failures.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 2
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 23, 2026.
Impact analysis
Loss of public funds due to unworked hours and payroll discrepancies.
Taxpayers and citizens seeking police accountability and fiscal transparency.
Individuals involved in alleged payroll falsification.
Mentions & discussions (4)
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Cheektowaga residents call for removal of Flock cameras after alleged misuse
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Police Oversight Committee - Sep 23, 2026
The committee examined a media report revealing that eight police officers assigned to monitor surveillance cameras claimed pay for hundreds of hours they did not work. Although Internal Affairs sustained charges, previous police administration leadership closed the files without issuing discipline, prompting council members to consider subpoenas.
Common Council - Sep 15, 2026
Councilmembers called for an internal affairs investigation into the Buffalo Police Department camera room following reports of payroll falsification and oversight failures.
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