Disciplinary Actions Overview – Cheektowaga Police Department

Over the past decade, the Cheektowaga Police Department has faced several disciplinary actions involving its officers. Notable incidents include suspensions for social media violations, use of force against handcuffed individuals, and off-duty physical altercations among officers. The department has also dealt with cases involving driving while intoxicated, bar fights, and tampering with patrol car GPS systems. Disciplinary measures have ranged from suspensions to terminations, though some terminations have been overturned through arbitration. Specific statistics on the total number of disciplinary actions, types of violations, and their frequencies are not publicly disclosed. The department has not been publicly linked to any major department-wide corruption or scandals in recent years.

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