Across Buffalo, coverage here takes in police operations, officer discipline, use-of-force policy and federal enforcement actions. Reporting follows how the city's agencies enforce the law and how they answer for it.
The University at Buffalo has indefinitely halted a plan to test license plate-reading cameras on its campuses amid concerns over data use.
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October 30, 2026
Federal Authorities Charge Buffalo Man With Firearm OffenseDavid Williams faces potential prison time following an investigation into a shooting reported in Buffalo.
October 29, 2026
University at Buffalo to Install License Plate ReadersThe university plans to launch a 60-day camera trial program in spring 2027 to boost campus safety.
October 28, 2026
Buffalo Upgrades Police and Fire Department FleetsThe city approved a significant investment to replace aging emergency vehicles and curb rising maintenance costs.
October 22, 2026
Buffalo Man Arrested for Selling 3D-Printed Gun PartsState Police took a 19-year-old into custody following a search warrant execution on Richlawn Avenue.
October 20, 2026
Buffalo Police Overtime Costs Surge Over One-ThirdThe Buffalo Police Department reports overtime expenses topped $17 million as officer staffing levels continue to fall.
October 19, 2026
Buffalo Police Officer Arraigned on Stalking ChargesOfficer Benjamin Coughlin was released on his own recognizance following charges of stalking and harassment.
October 9, 2026
Buffalo Nightclub Owner Filed Lawsuit Against CityThe venue filed legal action after the city mandated strict age restrictions on Chippewa Street.
October 8, 2026
Buffalo Targeted Crime During Summer InitiativeFederal agents and local police collaborated on a strategy to curb violence through raids and targeted searches.
September 29, 2026
Buffalo Will Consider $4.5 Million SettlementThe city council plans to review a settlement payment for the family of a man killed in a 2017 police shooting.
September 23, 2026
Buffalo Man Indicted on Federal Firearm ChargeA grand jury indicted a 34-year-old Buffalo resident for illegal possession of a firearm following a traffic stop.
Buffalo reporting spans the Buffalo Police Department and the federal agencies working alongside it, from new policing technology to officer disciplinary cases. Coverage reaches across the city and into the communities around it wherever an enforcement story crosses the line. Changes to use-of-force rules and oversight generate as steady a stream of stories as individual arrests do. Shifts in clearance rates and staffing are the constraints that most often shape how the department's work is judged.
