Brian Patterson has been appointed as the new Chief of Police for the NFTA. Brian brings over 20 years of law enforcement experience to the NFTA, including his previous role as Police Chief, supervising downtown Buffalo and its Business District.

Brian holds a Master of Business Administration and a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from the State University of New York at Buffalo. In addition, he was on staff at Medaille College in the Social Sciences Department, teaching Criminal Justice classes. We look forward to Brian’s expertise, professionalism, and ability to lead the transit police department keeping the NFTA and the community we serve safe and secure.