Town of Lancaster Police Department

The Lancaster Police Department proudly serves the Town of Lancaster, a community of 45,106 residents (as of the 2020 census). Lancaster is a suburb of the city of Buffalo, NY. The Department currently has 52 sworn officers and 16 civilian employees. In addition to our uniformed Patrol division, we have several specialized units, including a Detective Bureau, Emergency Response Team, Accident Investigation Unit and three full-time School Resource Officers. The current Chief of Police is William M. Gummo The Lancaster Police Department is a New York State Department of Criminal Justice Services Accredited law enforcement agency. Mission Statement The Lancaster Police Department endeavors to provide the community with a safe and thriving environment by deterring and effectively responding to disorder, problematic conditions and crime. The women and men of the Lancaster Police Department shall respect and protect the rights of individuals and act in collaboration with, and for the benefit of, the public. Non-emergency: (716) 683-2800. Dial 911 for emergencies.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 2023), Lancaster village, NY has an estimated population of 10,127.