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Welcome to the Erie County Sheriff's Police Benevolent Association (PBA) page. The PBA is the union that represents sworn police officers within the ECSO.

Even if you don’t live in a town where the Sheriff's Office is your primary police agency you will find Deputies providing a variety of police services to all municipalities in the county. They can assist your police departments through specialized support in a variety of emergency situations. The Erie County Sheriff’s Office has the only Type 1 SWAT Team and Bomb Squad in the Western New York region. This classification is earned through the teams being equipped and trained in a wide variety of specialties in these two arenas. Ranging from hostage rescue to high-risk warrant service the SWAT team is ready to be anywhere in the county in a short time. The SWAT Team is equipped to handle multiple incidents at any given time. They also provide assistance and work hand-in-hand to augment SWAT teams from other agencies in the county. The Bomb Squad is equipped to handle a multitude of critical incidents from Large Vehicle Borne Improvised Explosive Devices to ordnance disposal. The Bomb Squad also provides fireworks destruction services for all police agencies in the county in accordance with the ATF directives for safe destruction. The Sheriff’s Special Operations Division also has a marine unit to patrol the more than 90 miles of coastline and the waters Lake Erie and the Niagara River. The Underwater Recovery Team can provide search and rescue capabilities as well recovery operations in all the different waterways throughout the county. The Snowmobile unit is always ready to provide patrol and rescue services on the miles and miles of trails winding throughout the county to ensure Western New York winter outdoor activities are both fun and safe. The Arson Investigation unit responds around the clock as requested by your local Fire Chiefs to provide investigative services to determine the cause of fires around the county not just our patrol areas. In every municipality throughout Erie County you will find deputies working in the Family Court Warrants and Child Support Enforcement Unit. They serve Orders of Protection and execute criminal warrants, Family Court Warrants, welfare warrants and Buffalo Housing Warrants. The unit also serves summonses for the Department of Social Services and Erie County Family Court. Last but certainly not least is the Aviation unit,. This unit deploys Erie County’s Air 1. Air 1 is an American Eurocopter helicopter that the Sheriff’s office has used countless times to extend the rescue and surveillance capabilities of the deputies. The exceptional airmanship of the pilots has put Air 1 and her crew in the national spotlight with rescue operations in Niagara Falls. As you can see the men and women who make up the Erie County Sheriff’s Police Benevolent Association are serving all over the county even in areas where you may not have known about. In addition to the above listed support for all municipalities, the Erie County Sheriff’s are the primary police agency for more than half the county. Covering areas totaling up to over 645 square miles the Deputies have a lot of ground to cover. To put it into perspective that is more than half of all the land in the county.

10/26/2026

Good luck, Deputy Tyler Candler, on your new assignment.

SHERIFF JOHN C. GARCIA
UNDERSHERIFF WILLIAM J. COOLEY

Today, Deputy Tyler Candler starts his new assignment as School Resource Officer for the Akron Central School District. The Erie County Sheriff's Office is looking forward to a successful partnership with the District in the interest of our mutual priority to keep students, faculty, and staff safe. We will work in collaboration with district officials and the Akron Police Department in pursuit of the best public safety practices on school grounds and beyond.

Pictured: Deputy Tyler Candler and Akron Central School District Superintendent Andrea Kersten Taylor

10/09/2026

Another example of the tireless work our members do in order to help deliver justice. Congratulations Detective Scott Kuhlmey on receiving a citation for Bravery from the Bufflao FIre Commissioner.

SHERIFF JOHN C. GARCIA
UNDERSHERIFF WILLIAM J. COOLEY

On Saturday, Detective Scott Kuhlmey of the Fire Investigation Unit was awarded the Buffalo Fire Commissioner's Unit Citation for Bravery. The honor is related to Detective Kuhlmey and K9 Clipper's investigation into a residential structure fire in the City of Buffalo on October 18, 2025. An adult female and newborn baby were found dead inside the home. Deputy Kuhlmey's investigation found that ignitable liquids were present at the scene of the fire. A suspect was later indicted on murder and arson charges.

10/09/2026

In a unanimous 11-0 vote today (Oct. 8, 2026), the Erie County Legislature approved the new contract between the county and the Erie County Sheriff's Office Police Benevolent association. Here is a statement from PBA President Simon Biegasiewicz:

"On behalf of our membership, I want to thank the Erie County Legislature for approving our new contract with the county today (Oct. 8, 2026).

"Special thanks and gratitude to Erie County Legislator John Gilmour who serves as chair of the Public Safety Committee. Legislator Gilmour is a strong supporter of the PBA and has been an advocate for negotiating a fair contract between the PBA and Erie County.

"The agreement reflects their commitment to the important role sheriff’s deputies play in helping to keep residents safe. This long-term deal provides stability and certainty for our membership. It also helps recruiting efforts. The Erie County Sheriff’s Office is a competitive option for people pursuing law enforcement careers. Our membership remains committed to upholding the highest standards of policing. Erie County deserves nothing less."

𝑃𝑖𝑐𝑡𝑢𝑟𝑒𝑑 𝐿-𝑅: 𝐷𝑒𝑝𝑢𝑡𝑦 𝐷𝑦𝑙𝑎𝑛 𝐷𝑟𝑒𝑦𝑒𝑟 (𝑏𝑜𝑎𝑟𝑑 𝑚𝑒𝑚𝑏𝑒𝑟 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑛𝑒𝑔𝑜𝑡𝑖𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑡𝑒𝑎𝑚 𝑚𝑒𝑚𝑏𝑒𝑟), 𝑃𝐵𝐴 𝑃𝑟𝑒𝑠𝑖𝑑𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑆𝑖𝑚𝑜𝑛 𝐵𝑖𝑒𝑔𝑎𝑠𝑖𝑒𝑤𝑖𝑐𝑧, 𝐿𝑒𝑔𝑖𝑠𝑙𝑎𝑡𝑜𝑟 𝐽𝑜ℎ𝑛 𝐺𝑖𝑙𝑚𝑜𝑢𝑟, 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑃𝐵𝐴 𝑇𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑠𝑢𝑟𝑒𝑟 𝑅𝑖𝑐𝑘𝑦 𝐿𝑢𝑛𝑑𝑏𝑒𝑟𝑔.

09/25/2026

Mercy Hospital of Buffalo Thanks for the shout out!

09/21/2026

7 News WKBW 𝐄𝐫𝐢𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲 𝐒𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐟𝐟'𝐬 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐲 𝐇𝐨𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐮𝐩 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐫 𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐬𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐜𝐤𝐬

Sgt. Simon Biegasiewicz said the partnership with Mercy Hospital of Buffalo was a natural fit.

The Erie County Sheriff's Office partnered with Mercy Hospital Saturday for a free child safety seat check event behind the hospital on Mercy Street in Buffalo, kicking off a week of similar events.

09/18/2026

Are you enjoying Victory Friday? Our members were on the job last night at the new Highmark Stadium, keeping Bills fans safe. Go Buffalo Bills

09/11/2026

On this 25th anniversary of 9/11, we remember the more than 400 New York City firefighters, 60 New York City Police officers, and other first responders who gave their lives in service to others. We will always remember and honor their sacrifice, as well as the souls of all who were killed that fateful day.

09/08/2026

Everyone is back-to-school this week.

School bus safety is no accident. The first-time fine for illegally passing a school bus is a $250 to $400 fine, 5 points on your license, and/or possibly 30 days in jail. Take your time. The alternative is not worth it.

09/04/2026

School bus safety is no accident. The first-time fine for illegally passing a school bus is a $250 to $400 fine, 5 points on your license, and/or possibly 30 days in jail. Take your time. The alternative is not worth it.

09/01/2026

𝐎𝐍𝐄 𝐌𝐎𝐑𝐄 𝐃𝐀𝐘 to apply for the Civl Service Exam for Erie County Sheriff's Office Deputy.

Take the Civil Service Exam for open Erie County Sheriff's Office Deputy Sheriff-Criminal positions on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026.

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐖𝐞𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭. 𝟐, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔.

For current openings and how to apply, visit: https://www3.erie.gov/employment/applications-due

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Orchard Park, NY
14127

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http://www.ecspba.com/

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