Amherst Police 🚔

This is the official Amherst Police Department LinkedIn page. We are a New York State Accredited Agency comprised of 154 sworn officers and supported by 35 full and part-time civilian employees. Our mission is to provide a high level of safety and police services for the 122,366 residents of Amherst, the largest suburb of Buffalo, located in upstate Western New York. Amherst was founded in 1818 and covered 53.5 square miles. We also provide police services for the Village of Williamsville, which is located within the town boundaries. It is our goal to maintain a proactive approach to resolve all public safety concerns and quality of life issues that may arise in order to maintain our ranking as one of the safest communities in the country. This proud distinction was attained by the hard work and dedication of all our men and women who commit themselves daily to the mission of excellence, a constant trait found throughout our history. The Amherst Police Department will continue to strive for excellence to achieve our objectives, working in partnership with the community and local government. Please spend some time getting acquainted with the department that continues to be Big enough to serve you but small enough to know you. Visit the Amherst Police Department on social media: Facebook: amherstpoliceny Twitter: @amherstpoliceny YouTube: amherstpoliceny Instagram: amherstpoliceny