State Senator Sean Ryan announces public safety plan in race for mayor
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BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- State Senator Sean Ryan announced his plans for public safety in the City of Buffalo on Friday ahead of the mayoral primary in June and the general election in November.
Keeping the city safe will be his top priority if he becomes mayor, he said.
Here are the steps he is proposing:
- set clear goals
- support safe communities to prevent crime
- data driven community policing
- bolster police intelligence sharing
- invest in technology
- invest in training and wellness
- improve transparency
- support state efforts
- safer streets and pedestrian safety
Ryan emphasized the need to reduce homicides, rapes, and other violent crimes. He said he would work to address gang activity, getting illegal guns off the streets, and improving safety along commercial corridors.
Ryan said he would expand opportunities for at-risk youth and adults in an effort to prevent crime as well as keeping police present in high-crime hotspots.
The Gun Involved Violence Elimination, that helped reduce shootings in the city by 57% between 2021 and 2024, would continue to be expanded by Ryan should he become mayor, he said.
"Everyone should be able to feel safe while walking around their neighborhood, no matter where they live in the city," Ryan said. "I'll ensure our police officers have the training that they need, demand accountability and transparency from local law enforcement, and ensure the Buffalo Police Department is fully staffed and funded."
Kayleigh Hunter-Gasperini joined the News 4 team in 2024 as a Digital Video Producer. She is a graduate of Chatham University.