BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Buffalo will officially welcome its first female police commissioner into office next week following approval from the city’s common council on Tuesday.
Having worked as chief of police in both Louisville and Atlanta, Erika Shields brings years of prior experience into the role.
Mayor Sean Ryan introduced Shields as his top pick for the job last month. As part of the confirmation process, Shields needed at least five votes by members of the common council to officially assume the role…