Town of Chickawaga promotes police officers to new ranks and assignments

The Cheektowaga Town Board meeting held on February 13, 2025, focused on significant personnel changes within the police department and the initiation of a public hearing regarding the fiscal year 2025 to 2029 consolidated plan.

The meeting commenced with the promotion of Lieutenant Bibzak, who has served in the department for over 17 years. He has held various roles, including sergeant, traffic officer, and crisis response team member. Starting the following day, he will transition to the accident investigation unit. The council members expressed their support for his promotion.

Additionally, the board unanimously approved the promotion of Police Officer Charles Shaborski to the rank of police sergeant. Shaborski, currently on vacation, has been with the Cheektowaga Police Department for over five years and previously served as a lieutenant with the NFTA. He will return to the department to take on a patrol day shift role.

Following the personnel announcements, the meeting moved to a public hearing concerning the fiscal year 2025 to 2029 consolidated plan and the annual plan for 2025. The board called upon Rachel Straker to present the details of the plan, marking an important step in the town's financial planning process.

The meeting highlighted key advancements in the police department's leadership and set the stage for future fiscal discussions, reflecting the town's commitment to public safety and responsible governance.