Buffalo, N.Y. (WBEN) - A Buffalo Police Special Victims Unit detective is accusing Buffalo Public School officials of obstructing investigations into child abuse and sexual assault allegations.
In an episode of "Unsubscribe Podcast" published on Saturday, SVU Detective Richard Hy, who's known for his "Angry Cops" Youtube videos, goes into detail about some of his claims.
The Buffalo Public School District sent the following statement to WBEN:
"The Buffalo Public School District is aware of unfortunate and untrue recent allegations circulating in an online video.
The district is prepared to vigorously address these untruths.
The district has prioritized the safety and security of its students and staff every day. BPS is the second largest district in NYS with some 60 schools, 30,000 students, and 7,000 staff and any transgressions that may happen are handled swiftly with seriousness, integrity, fairness, and empathy.
The Buffalo Public Schools maintains a close and professional relationship with the Buffalo Police Department as a means to ensure that safety is a priority."
John Davidson, President of the Buffalo Police Benevolent Association, sent a statement to WBEN on behalf of Hy:
"Detective Richard Hy is a passionate detective in the Buffalo Police Department who prioritizes the wellbeing of the city’s most vulnerable victims. As a member of the US Armed Forces and a Law Enforcement Officer he does not shy away from the work he does to maintain his physical and mental health. His most recent podcast shows his passion for the job and his dedication to his mental health. Detective Hy is a valued member of the Buffalo PBA and has our support."
WBEN reached out to the Buffalo Teachers Federation. Rich Nigro, BTF President, sent this statement:
"The security and safety of all our members and their students is the Federation’s highest priority. I will be following up with the District for details on the allegations reported yesterday by the Buffalo SVU detective. I will be updating our members in the coming hours or days once I have more information."
As of Sunday night, WBEN has not heard back from Buffalo Police Department officials. We have reached out to them for comment.
A member of the Buffalo School Board tells us, some board members are calling for a special meeting with the district to discuss the allegations. The date and time of the meeting have not yet been set.