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Union warns Buffalo police staffing could fall below minimum if medical MOA is not extended
Summary
A union representative told the Council Committee on Finance that nearly 80 officers could retire if a medical memorandum of agreement expires, potentially leaving the department below charter-mandated staffing levels. HR and civil service officials outlined timelines for exams and academy classes but said replacements will take months.
A representative for police employees told the Buffalo City Council Committee on Finance on Thursday that the Buffalo Police Department could lose dozens of supervisors and officers if the current medical memorandum of agreement (medical MOA) is not extended.
"If the medical does not get extended, almost 80 members will have really no choice at that point but to retire," said Mr. Davidson, representing the bargaining unit that submitted the letter discussed in committee. He said the retirements would be concentrated among supervisory ranks and that the department could lose about 20 lieutenants between now and next June.
Council members and HR officials pressed for timetable details. "There are so many moving…
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