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FAQs
1. How do I become a Cheektowaga Police Officer?
The Cheektowaga Police Department recruits personnel from a competitive civil service examination for police officer that is given every two years. Check with the Erie County Department of Personnel at
855-8484 to see when the next exam will be given. Candidates must be United States citizens.
The Cheektowaga Police Department also requires a two-year degree or the equivalent number of credit hours and residency for
appointment. Selections are made from the Civil Service list based on exam scores. To check out more our training requirements click on 2. When should I use 911?
911 is an emergency line. The non-emergency number for the police department is 686-3500.
3. How do I get a copy of a police report or accident report?
You may contact the records department of the police department Monday through Friday from
8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. There is a fee for the reports. Police reports - 686-3523
Accident records - 686-3512 (Also check out the 4. How do I get crime prevention information?
Click on
You may also arrange group tours of the police station, request speakers on police topics or receive
information on 5. How do I make a citizen's complaint or report outstanding performance by an officer or an employee?
It is the policy of the Cheektowaga Police Department to carry out its departmental mission while operating at the highest level of integrity, professionalism and discipline. The Cheektowaga Police Department
encourages citizens to bring forth legitimate complaints regarding misconduct, unprofessional and/or inadequate police service and investigates all complaints in a competent, professional and impartial manner. The
department takes appropriate criminal and/or disciplinary action in all cases in which an investigation substantiates a violation of law or the orders, rules, regulations or procedures of the Cheektowaga Police
Department. It also seeks appropriate remedy for intentional false allegations.
Complaints are accepted:
In person - Cheektowaga Police Headquarters, 3223 Union Road, Cheektowaga , New York 14227 In writing - same address as above
By telephone - 686-3500 - ask to speak with the watch commander or shift supervisor
Online - e-mail to Anonymous complaints are investigated as
much as possible.
Ask to speak with or direct your complaint to a supervisor. If you wish you can bring a family member, friend, witness or your lawyer with you when you file the complaint.
The following information would assist the department in investigating your complaint:
A supervisor will discuss your complaint with you and help you file the appropriate citizen complaint form. The supervisor may be able to explain the officer's
or officers' actions or the departmental
policy regarding procedures and during your
initial contact. If your complaint is not
resolved, the supervisor will assist you in
filing a citizen complaint form that will be
thoroughly investigated. You may request a copy of the form that you filed and one will be given to you. Your complaint will be investigated in a timely manner and you will be notified of the results of the investigations.
6. What is the bicycle helmet law in New York?
New York State Bicycle Helmet Law Section 1238 of the New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law requires that all bicyclists under 14 years of age must wear protective headgear when riding a bicycle. The
helmets must meet ANSI or Snell standards for protective headgear. Also, helmets are required for in-line skaters under 14 years of age.
The Town of Cheektowaga also has a bicycle helmet law when riding in town parks. Town Ordinance - 48-10.1 - Bicycle helmets required
"No person shall operate a bicycle within the limits of any park or park
approach unless he or she shall wear a protective helmet. Such helmet must be equipped with either a neck or chin strap, be reflectorized on both sides thereof and be ANSI approved."
7. What is the ordinance for barking dogs in town?
"No person, firm or corporation shall keep, or allow to be kept, on premises owned by such person, firm or corporation, any dog which by its frequent barking, howling, or whining or other noise shall unreasonably
disturb the comfort or repose of any person."
The Cheektowaga dog control officer may be reached at 686-3525. Other laws that apply to dogs
include:
8. When is the snow ban in effect?
In the Town of Cheektowaga, the snow ban is in effect from
1-6 a.m. Nov. 1 to April 1 every year. In the Village of Sloan, the snow ban is in effect from
2-7 a.m. Nov. 15 to March 15
every year. 9. How do I obtain a handicap parking permit?
Handicap parking permits are issued by the Cheektowaga Town Clerk's Office at Cheektowaga Town Hall, Broadway and Union
Road. Applications are available from 8:30 a.m.
to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. 10. Is it necessary to obtain a peddler's permit in Cheektowaga?
"It shall be unlawful for any person to engage in the business of peddler within the Town of Cheektowaga, without first obtaining a permit. Every peddler licensed shall have his permit in his immediate possession
at all times when peddling and shall display the same upon demand by any person. The following solicitations and person are exempted from obtaining a permit:
Peddler permits are issued by the Cheektowaga Town Clerk's Office at Cheektowaga Town Hall, Broadway and Union Road. Applications are available from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. 11. I received a traffic ticket. What do I do now? Guilty plea by mail: You may plead guilty by mail to a traffic violation. Sign and date Part A on the back of your summons and send it to Cheektowaga Town Court at 3223 Union Road, Cheektowaga, New York 14227. You must send this in before the court date listed on the front of the ticket. The RECORD OF CONVICTIONS stub on your New York State license must accompany the ticket. The court will notify you of the fine. Guilty plea in person: The Cheektowaga Town Court operates a "Cafeteria Court" on from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. You may go there anytime before the court date on the front of your summons, plea guilty and pay the assessed fine. You may also come on the day listed on the front of your summons and plead guilty at that time. Not guilty plea by mail: If you wish to plead "not guilty" by mail, sign and date "Part B - plea of not guilty" on the back of your summons and send it to Cheektowaga Town Court. The court will notify you of your next court date. Not guilty plea in person: You may also appear on the court date listed on the front of your summons and plead not guilty at that time. The court will assign you a trial date. 12. How do I obtain an order of protection? To obtain an order of protection in the Town of Cheektowaga Court, you must sign a complaint charging another person with an offense. Tell the officer handling your complaint that you would like the court to issue an order of protection and the officer will submit your request with the complaint information to the court. A judge will review your complaint and sign a criminal summons or warrant for the offender. A member of the police department will then serve the offender with the summons or warrant. If the offender has already been arrested in Cheektowaga, you may call the town court at 686-3436 and request that an order of protection be issued. You may also obtain an order of protection from Family Court by calling 858-8234 if you are married or have been formerly married to the offender, have a child in common or are related by blood. 13. When may I put my garbage containers out at the curb? Garbage, non-recyclable refuse and rubbish or recyclable rubbish should be set out for collection after 6 p.m. on the day preceding collection and before 6 a.m. on the day of collection. Containers or receptacles should be removed from the curb line within 12 hours after being emptied to a place invisible from the street. 14. Do I need to obtain a permit to snowplow in the Town of Cheektowaga? If you are snowplowing for a fee, you must obtain a permit from the town clerk's office to snowplow. This does not apply to plowing snow on the confines of your own property. "No person, firm or corporation shall plow or cause to allow snow to be plowed by the use of any vehicle with in the Town of Cheektowaga unless a permit therefore, issued by the Town Clerk is in full force and effect. Such permit shall be prominently displayed by affixing it to the driver's side window of the vehicle." 15. How many points will I get for a speeding ticket? Check out the
New York State Department of Motor Vehicles home
page for information on points. Below is a list of violations and their point value from the DMV
Web site. The DMV "point system" helps identify drivers
who commit several traffic violations in a short period of time. It is important to note that this system is NOT THE ONLY
basis for suspending or revoking driver licenses. For example, three speeding violations in 18 months or a single DWI violation will result in mandatory revocation, regardless of points. The point system
identifies "persistent violators." While each violation is not in itself serious enough to require license suspension or revocation, several violations may indicate that action should be taken.
The following table gives the point values assigned to moving traffic violations: Violation Points
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