525 Pavement Road, Lancaster, New York, U.S.A. This page is not constantly monitored. For emergencies, dial 9-1-1. For other complaints that require prompt attention, please call our station: (716) 683-2800.
The Lancaster Police Department proudly serves the Town of Lancaster, a community of 41,604 residents (as of the 2010 census). This includes the Village of Lancaster. Lancaster is a suburb of the city of Buffalo, NY.
The Department currently has 49 sworn officers and 14 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 two School Resource Officers.
The current Chief of Police is Gerald J. Gill Jr.
*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. They are expected to serve with courage, professionalism and sound judgment.
CONFIDENTIAL TIP LINES
Our Department's success in keeping our community safe is often dependent on the public's willingness to become involved. We need your help. If you have information on a crime that has occurred, or is currently ongoing, we ask you to report it. You can call our main Department phone number, or use one of our tip lines listed below.
Narcotics/Illicit Drugs Tip Line: (716)683-3120 ext. 136
Or you can email us:
General Tips: [email protected]
Narcotics: [email protected]
Please tell us as much information as you can about the problem, so we can better address your concern.
