Council calls for police oversight review of camera room after FOIL report

Council members voted to refer a resolution calling for investigation into the Buffalo Police Department camera room to the police oversight committee and asked that police command staff and internal affairs attend the next oversight meeting.

A sponsor told colleagues that investigative reporting and a FOIL request had revealed concerns and said the council should be informed: "We would like to know dates and times, actions that were taken," and asked for the police commissioner and relevant staff to appear at the oversight meeting. Members said the investigation was completed and urged the department to be prepared to share findings and documentation.

The presiding officer set the matter for the police oversight committee meeting on Sept. 23 and members requested internal affairs presence to clarify the timeline and any steps taken.