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Welcome to Our Website. The Cheektowaga Police Department consists of Law Enforcement Professionals committed to serving the Community. We operate under the Core Values of Honor, Integrity, Discipline and Respect. Our Goal is to provide a Professional and Courteous experience to all we meet.

We rely on and welcome assistance from our community and citizens; we cannot do this job alone.  Together we can make the Town of Cheektowaga a great place to live, work and recreate in.

Please explore Our Website to learn more about Our Department and what we do.

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Cheektowaga Police Department

2 days ago

Cheektowaga Police Department
🎃 HAPPY HALLOWEEN FROM THE CHEEKTOWAGA POLICE DEPARTMENT! 👻We received a special surprise in our Facebook Messenger today and just had to share it with everyone!It looks like Officer Cookfair has a pretty big fan out there — and possibly a Halloween doppelgänger! 😂We have to admit, the uniform looks pretty sharp, and this young officer-in-training certainly captured the look!Thank you to the family for sharing these great photos with us. It's moments like these that remind us how special the connections between our officers and the community really are.From Officer Cookfair and everyone at the Cheektowaga Police Department, we wish everyone a fun, safe, and SPOOK-tacular Halloween! 🎃Stay safe, look out for one another, and have a great night!#CheektowagaPolice #CommunityPolicing #HappyHalloween #SROCookfair ...

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2 days ago

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🎃👻 HAPPY HALLOWEEN FROM THE CHEEKTOWAGA POLICE DEPARTMENT! 👻🎃The Cheektowaga Police Department wishes all of our residents, families, and little ghosts and goblins a safe, fun, and memorable Halloween tonight!As our community heads out for trick-or-treating and Halloween festivities, we ask everyone to take a few extra precautions to help ensure everyone gets home safely.🚔 HALLOWEEN SAFETY REMINDERS:🎃 For Parents & Trick-or-Treaters:- Young children should always be accompanied by a responsible adult.- Use sidewalks whenever possible. If sidewalks aren't available, walk facing traffic.- Cross streets at designated crosswalks and intersections. Never assume a vehicle sees you.- Carry a flashlight or glow stick and wear reflective clothing to increase visibility.- Make sure costumes fit properly to avoid tripping hazards.- Use face paint when possible instead of masks that may restrict vision.- Only visit homes with porch lights on, and never enter a stranger's home or vehicle.- Parents should inspect all treats before allowing children to enjoy them.🚗 For Motorists:- Slow down and remain especially alert in residential neighborhoods.- Watch carefully for children crossing streets and walking between parked vehicles.- Avoid distractions and keep your eyes on the road.- Use extra caution when entering and exiting driveways.- Never drive impaired.🏠 For Homeowners:- Keep walkways, driveways, and porches well-lit and free of obstacles.- Secure pets so they don't become frightened or accidentally run outside.- Keep candles and open flames away from costumes and decorations.A MESSAGE FROM YOUR CHEEKTOWAGA POLICE OFFICERS:Our officers will be out in the community throughout Halloween evening, helping keep our neighborhoods safe. Please don't hesitate to say hello if you see us out and about!Let's all do our part to make Halloween enjoyable and safe for everyone.🧡💜 From our police family to yours, have a SPOOKTACULAR HALLOWEEN!STAY SAFE. LOOK OUT FOR ONE ANOTHER. AND HAVE FUN!🚔 Cheektowaga Police DepartmentServing and Protecting Our Community Since 1932#CheektowagaPolice #HalloweenSafety #SafeHalloween #CommunityFirst #CheektowagaNY ...

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3 days ago

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🐾❤️ HOW HAS THIS SWEET GIRL NOT BEEN ADOPTED YET?!Meet Flower! While she waits for her forever home, she’s been spending her days at the Cheektowaga Police Department, soaking up the sunshine, getting spoiled with treats, and stealing hearts! 🐶☀️But what Flower really needs is a family to call her own! 🏡❤️CAN’T ADOPT? PLEASE SHARE! Her forever family might be just one share away! ...
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3 days ago

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The Cheektowaga Police Department would like to say congratulations and give a heartfelt thank you to our Lead Matron Mary Buczkowski for her almost 29 years of service to the Town of Cheektowaga. Mary kept our cellblock safe and took excellent care of our female prisoners for many many years. Her attention to detail in scheduling and all aspects of the job will be greatly missed. Mary has worked for several different bosses at the department in her 29 years. We all would like to thank her for making our jobs easier and to wish her a happy and healthy retirement because she truly deserves it. Congratulations again Mary and best of luck in retirement! ...

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3 days ago

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Thank you so much to MISSION BBQ for providing lunch for our department yesterday. Thank you for always supporting our first responders and military. Welcome to the area. We look forward to collaborating with you out in the community! ...

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Call in your Tip

If you have a crime tip you would like to share with us, please contact our Front Desk at 716-686-3501. They will process your needs appropriately. Callers can remain completely anonymous if you desire.

SURVEILLANCE CAMERA REGISTRY

The Cheektowaga Police Department is committed to solving every crime that is reported. Having support from the community often makes that task easier to complete. If you have surveillance cameras at your location and would like to notify us that they exist, please complete the form below. This information WILL NOT BE POSTED PUBLICLY. It will strictly be stored internally at the Police Department and shared with the Erie Crime Analysis Center. Unless a crime occurs in your area, you will never be contacted regarding your security. If a crime does occur, an Officer may call or email you and ask that you check your video for possible assistance in the case. Thank You for your continued support!

Any questions may be directed to our Community Crime Prevention Office at 716-897-7293.

  • Please enter your zip code.
  • Please enter a contact number to call if we have to speak with someone to check your cameras.

Citizen Commendation / Complaint Form

If you have a commendation or complaint regarding how an Employee or Officer handled an incident for you, please fill out the attached form and we can look into your concerns. A Police Department Supervisor will contact you within 5 business days. If you wish to inform us of a traffic situation or neighborhood issue, please contact the Patrol Captain at 716-686-3518, or Dispatch using 911. Any non-service related situations entered here will NOT BE ADDRESSED.

PARKING TICKETS

01/01/2026 – 09/30/2026

1372

CITATIONS

01/01/2026 – 09/30/2026

9733

ARRESTS

01/01/2026 – 09/30/2026

2431

CALLS FOR SERVICE

01/01/2026 – 09/30/2026

41575

CHEEKTOWAGA POLICE DEPARTMENT

3223 Union Road
Cheektowaga, New York 14227

Phone: (716) 686-3500

911 FOR EMERGENCIES

CHIEF BRIAN F COONS

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Copyright © 2022
Cheektowaga Police Department
All rights reserved.

Become a Police Officer!
Reform and Reinvention Plan

A MESSAGE FROM THE CHIEF

Welcome to Our Website. The Cheektowaga Police Department consists of Law Enforcement Professionals committed to serving the Community. We operate under the Core Values of Honor, Integrity, Discipline and Respect. Our Goal is to provide a Professional and Courteous experience to all we meet.

We rely on and welcome assistance from our community and citizens; we cannot do this job alone.  Together we can make the Town of Cheektowaga a great place to live, work and recreate in.

Please explore Our Website to learn more about Our Department and what we do.

ABOUT THE CHIEF
CHEEKTOWAGA POLICE FACEBOOK FEEDCHEEKTOWAGA POLICE TWITTER FEEDCRIME STOPPERS BUFFALO FEEDCHEEKTOWAGA POLICE NEWS BLOGTIPSSURVEILLANCE CAMERA REGISTRYCITIZEN COMMENDATIONS / COMPLAINTS
Cheektowaga Police Department

2 days ago

Cheektowaga Police Department
🎃 HAPPY HALLOWEEN FROM THE CHEEKTOWAGA POLICE DEPARTMENT! 👻We received a special surprise in our Facebook Messenger today and just had to share it with everyone!It looks like Officer Cookfair has a pretty big fan out there — and possibly a Halloween doppelgänger! 😂We have to admit, the uniform looks pretty sharp, and this young officer-in-training certainly captured the look!Thank you to the family for sharing these great photos with us. It's moments like these that remind us how special the connections between our officers and the community really are.From Officer Cookfair and everyone at the Cheektowaga Police Department, we wish everyone a fun, safe, and SPOOK-tacular Halloween! 🎃Stay safe, look out for one another, and have a great night!#CheektowagaPolice #CommunityPolicing #HappyHalloween #SROCookfair ...

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🎃👻 HAPPY HALLOWEEN FROM THE CHEEKTOWAGA POLICE DEPARTMENT! 👻🎃The Cheektowaga Police Department wishes all of our residents, families, and little ghosts and goblins a safe, fun, and memorable Halloween tonight!As our community heads out for trick-or-treating and Halloween festivities, we ask everyone to take a few extra precautions to help ensure everyone gets home safely.🚔 HALLOWEEN SAFETY REMINDERS:🎃 For Parents & Trick-or-Treaters:- Young children should always be accompanied by a responsible adult.- Use sidewalks whenever possible. If sidewalks aren't available, walk facing traffic.- Cross streets at designated crosswalks and intersections. Never assume a vehicle sees you.- Carry a flashlight or glow stick and wear reflective clothing to increase visibility.- Make sure costumes fit properly to avoid tripping hazards.- Use face paint when possible instead of masks that may restrict vision.- Only visit homes with porch lights on, and never enter a stranger's home or vehicle.- Parents should inspect all treats before allowing children to enjoy them.🚗 For Motorists:- Slow down and remain especially alert in residential neighborhoods.- Watch carefully for children crossing streets and walking between parked vehicles.- Avoid distractions and keep your eyes on the road.- Use extra caution when entering and exiting driveways.- Never drive impaired.🏠 For Homeowners:- Keep walkways, driveways, and porches well-lit and free of obstacles.- Secure pets so they don't become frightened or accidentally run outside.- Keep candles and open flames away from costumes and decorations.A MESSAGE FROM YOUR CHEEKTOWAGA POLICE OFFICERS:Our officers will be out in the community throughout Halloween evening, helping keep our neighborhoods safe. Please don't hesitate to say hello if you see us out and about!Let's all do our part to make Halloween enjoyable and safe for everyone.🧡💜 From our police family to yours, have a SPOOKTACULAR HALLOWEEN!STAY SAFE. LOOK OUT FOR ONE ANOTHER. AND HAVE FUN!🚔 Cheektowaga Police DepartmentServing and Protecting Our Community Since 1932#CheektowagaPolice #HalloweenSafety #SafeHalloween #CommunityFirst #CheektowagaNY ...

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3 days ago

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🐾❤️ HOW HAS THIS SWEET GIRL NOT BEEN ADOPTED YET?!Meet Flower! While she waits for her forever home, she’s been spending her days at the Cheektowaga Police Department, soaking up the sunshine, getting spoiled with treats, and stealing hearts! 🐶☀️But what Flower really needs is a family to call her own! 🏡❤️CAN’T ADOPT? PLEASE SHARE! Her forever family might be just one share away! ...
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3 days ago

Cheektowaga Police Department
The Cheektowaga Police Department would like to say congratulations and give a heartfelt thank you to our Lead Matron Mary Buczkowski for her almost 29 years of service to the Town of Cheektowaga. Mary kept our cellblock safe and took excellent care of our female prisoners for many many years. Her attention to detail in scheduling and all aspects of the job will be greatly missed. Mary has worked for several different bosses at the department in her 29 years. We all would like to thank her for making our jobs easier and to wish her a happy and healthy retirement because she truly deserves it. Congratulations again Mary and best of luck in retirement! ...

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Cheektowaga Police Department

3 days ago

Cheektowaga Police Department
Thank you so much to MISSION BBQ for providing lunch for our department yesterday. Thank you for always supporting our first responders and military. Welcome to the area. We look forward to collaborating with you out in the community! ...

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Buffalo Crime Stoppers

Call in your Tip

If you have a crime tip you would like to share with us, please contact our Front Desk at 716-686-3501. They will process your needs appropriately. Callers can remain completely anonymous if you desire.

SURVEILLANCE CAMERA REGISTRY

The Cheektowaga Police Department is committed to solving every crime that is reported. Having support from the community often makes that task easier to complete. If you have surveillance cameras at your location and would like to notify us that they exist, please complete the form below. This information WILL NOT BE POSTED PUBLICLY. It will strictly be stored internally at the Police Department and shared with the Erie Crime Analysis Center. Unless a crime occurs in your area, you will never be contacted regarding your security. If a crime does occur, an Officer may call or email you and ask that you check your video for possible assistance in the case. Thank You for your continued support!

Any questions may be directed to our Community Crime Prevention Office at 716-897-7293.

  • Please enter your zip code.
  • Please enter a contact number to call if we have to speak with someone to check your cameras.

Citizen Commendation / Complaint Form

If you have a commendation or complaint regarding how an Employee or Officer handled an incident for you, please fill out the attached form and we can look into your concerns. A Police Department Supervisor will contact you within 5 business days. If you wish to inform us of a traffic situation or neighborhood issue, please contact the Patrol Captain at 716-686-3518, or Dispatch using 911. Any non-service related situations entered here will NOT BE ADDRESSED.

PARKING TICKETS

01/01/2026 – 09/30/2026

1372

CITATIONS

01/01/2026 – 09/30/2026

9733

ARRESTS

01/01/2026 – 09/30/2026

2431

CALLS FOR SERVICE

01/01/2026 – 09/30/2026

41575

CHEEKTOWAGA POLICE DEPARTMENT

3223 Union Road
Cheektowaga, New York 14227

Phone: (716) 686-3500

911 FOR EMERGENCIES

CHIEF​ BRIAN F COONS

FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA

Copyright © 2022
Cheektowaga Police Department
All rights reserved.

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