Buffalo, N.Y. (WBEN) - The Buffalo Police Department is losing another official as Deputy Commissioner of Administration and Finance Dawn Kent announces her retirement.
The announcement comes just days after Joseph Gramaglia resigned as Buffalo Police Commissioner. Since then, First Deputy Police Commissioner Alphonso Wright has stepped in as Acting Police Commissioner.
WBEN received the following statement from Acting Mayor Chris Scanlon:
"I want to thank Buffalo Police Department Deputy Commissioner Dawn Kent for her dedicated service to the City of Buffalo. Throughout my tenure in government, I have had a great working relationship with Deputy Commissioner Kent, and I wish her the best in her future endeavors.
As we look ahead, I am confident in Commissioner Wright's experience, comprehensive knowledge of the department’s operations, and strong rapport with the men and women of the Buffalo Police Department as he works to assemble a new leadership team to guide the Buffalo Police Department forward."
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