Police Department Expansion and Community Advisory Council
Town of Cheektowaga
Summary
The board approved a $14,419.59 grant-funded drone for search-and-rescue and crash response. One resident argued the money would be better spent on proven measures like lighting and fencing.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 27, 2026.
Impact analysis
$14,419.59, covered by grant funds.
Police and residents needing faster search-and-rescue and crash-scene response.
Residents with civil-liberties concerns about surveillance technology.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Board - Regular Meeting — October 27, 2026
The board approved a $14,419.59 grant-funded drone for search-and-rescue and crash response. One resident argued the money would be better spent on proven measures like lighting and fencing.
Board - Regular Meeting — July 14, 2026
The town board appointed seven new police officers and debated the creation of a Police Department Community Advisory Council amid resident calls for police accountability and concerns over surveillance cameras.
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