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Buffalo Police Department

Welcome to the home page of the Buffalo Police Department.

Officers of the Buffalo Police Department are proud of the service they provide for the Citizens of Buffalo.

MISSION STATEMENT OF THE BUFFALO POLICE DEPARTMENT

THE BUFFALO POLICE DEPARTMENT SHALL STRIVE TO:

• PROTECT LIFE AND TO PRESERVE PROPERTY;
• ENFORCE ALL LAWS FAIRLY AND EQUALLY AMONG ALL PEOPLE;
• CREATE AN ENVIRONMENT WITHIN THE COMMUNITY THAT IS CONDUCIVE TO RAISING FAMILIES, AND SUPPORTIVE OF THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY;
• MAKE THE GENERAL PUBLIC AWARE OF THE ISSUES EFFECTING LAW ENFORCEMENT AND THEIR DAILY LIVES;
• OPERATE IN A MANNER DESIGNED TO GAIN THE CONFIDENCE AND SUPPORT OF THE COMMUNITY AT LARGE;
• PROVIDE EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE AND RELIEF IN TIMES OF DISASTER;
• OPERATE IN AN EFFECTIVE AND PROFESSIONAL MANNER.

To perform that mission, the Buffalo Police Department has 3 full time officers, 1 part time officer and 1 reserve officer. The Department also operates a fleet of marked and unmarked vehicles.

The Buffalo Police Department has primary jurisdiction for all offenses, occurring within the City limits of Buffalo. The Department works alongside other law enforcement agencies in the area, such as the Leon County Sheriff’s Office, Texas Department of Public Safety, Texas Rangers, and Texas Parks and Wildlife.

Buffalo City Police

Officers of the Buffalo Police Department are trained to respond to and investigate all types of criminal and traffic related offenses. Additionally the Department works with members of the community, and elected officials in the enforcement of city ordinances, and other issues that affect the quality of life of our residents.

The Buffalo Police Department does not maintain a jail or 911 dispatch center. Those services are provided by the Leon County Sheriff’s Office.

CONTACT INFORMATION

The Buffalo Police Department is located in Buffalo City Hall, 144 Avant Street. For dispatch services contact (903) 536-2749. For the court and administrative functions call (903) 322-5347. For all emergencies, call 911.