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The City of Buffalo partners with Verizon Business to advance public safety communications
BUFFALO, N.Y., Sept. 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In a move to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in serving the community, the City of Buffalo, New York, the Buffalo Police Department (BPD) and Verizon Business today announced a deal that will deliver city employees and police officers a comprehensive communications upgrade. For the residents of Buffalo, this upgrade of a full suite of advanced communications tools helps ensure their local government and police department have what they need
About this update from Verizon Communications Inc.
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