A Buffalo police officer is under investigation by the department's Internal Affairs unit after a video surfaced showing the officer asleep in a patrol vehicle. The incident, which has drawn public attention, is being reviewed to determine if any departmental policies were violated.
The video, which circulated on social media, appears to show the officer with their head down and eyes closed while seated in a marked police cruiser. The exact date and location of the incident have not been officially confirmed by the Buffalo Police Department.
In a statement, the department acknowledged the video and confirmed that an Internal Affairs investigation has been initiated. The officer's identity has not been released, and it is unclear if the officer has been placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of the investigation.
This incident comes amid ongoing scrutiny of police conduct and accountability. The department has not provided a timeline for the investigation's completion.
