The Transit Authority Police Department was established in 1984, by the Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority, to ensure the safety and security of the public transportation system for Erie and Niagara counties. Over the years, the department's responsibilities have expanded to support other NFTA properties, including the Buffalo Niagara International Airport, Niagara Falls International Airport and NFTA Boat Harbor.
All Transit police officers are New York State certified in accordance with the New York State Bureau of Municipal Police Training. The department currently has an authorized strength of 86 sworn Officers and three civilian personnel. Transit police officers have the authority to exercise police powers and duties, as provided under New York State law.
The Transit Police headquarters is located at 1404 Main Street in the City of Buffalo, with sub-stations located at the following locations:
- Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Niagara Falls International Airport
- Metropolitan Transportation Center, Buffalo
- Niagara Falls Transportation Center
- All underground Metro Rail Stations
- NFTA Boat Harbor
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