Agency file

Police Dispatch

Source file: City of Buffalo — Open Payroll / ingested Jun 19, 2026

The Police Dispatch provides law enforcement and public safety — patrol, criminal investigation, and emergency response.

In 2026, this agency had 25 employees with median total compensation of $101,082; the highest distinct record was $196,459.

Year: 2026
Employees: 25
Median total: $101,082
Highest record: $196,459

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

$2,872$196,459+

How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 25 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($101,082) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $41,152 (45%)
Overtime — $35,564 (39%)
Other — $14,981 (16%)
Benefits — $0 (0%)

What an average paycheck here is made of — base salary versus overtime, other pay (bonuses, allowances), and benefits. A large overtime or other-pay share means take-home often exceeds base salary.

Pay percentiles

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$4,773

$33,800

$101,082

$142,633

$164,266

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $164,266 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $4,773. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Public Safety Dispatcher

16 · $73,361

Police Lieutenant

6 · $154,584

Senior Publ Safety Dispatcher

3 · $124,343

The most common job titles in this department by headcount, with the median total compensation for each. Click a title to see everyone who holds it.

Record list

Employees

Highest-paid first / page 1

Darren Mcduffie

Police Lieutenant/Police Dispatch

2026 total comp

$196,459

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $84,711
Overtime: $80,124
Other pay: $31,624
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $196,459

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 172563

Darren Mcduffie works as a Police Lieutenant for Police Dispatch within Public Safety. Darren earned $196,459 in 2026.

Susan Forero

Senior Publ Safety Dispatcher/Police Dispatch

2026 total comp

$164,539

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $44,845
Overtime: $103,394
Other pay: $16,300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $164,539

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 167468

Susan Forero is a Senior Publ Safety Dispatcher at Police Dispatch within Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $164,539.

Anthony Mchugh

Police Lieutenant/Police Dispatch

2026 total comp

$164,266

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $91,268
Overtime: $46,432
Other pay: $26,566
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $164,266

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 95000

Anthony Mchugh holds the role of Police Lieutenant at Police Dispatch within Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $164,266.

Michael Sullivan

Police Lieutenant/Police Dispatch

2026 total comp

$162,591

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $93,103
Overtime: $44,060
Other pay: $25,428
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $162,591

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 165332

At Police Dispatch, Michael Sullivan serves as a Police Lieutenant within Public Safety. Their 2026 pay totaled $162,591.

Mark Vara

Police Lieutenant/Police Dispatch

2026 total comp

$146,577

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $94,152
Overtime: $29,056
Other pay: $23,369
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $146,577

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 168270

Mark Vara is a Police Lieutenant at Police Dispatch within Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $146,577.

Leonetta Russell-Baskerville

Police Lieutenant/Police Dispatch

2026 total comp

$144,678

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $85,235
Overtime: $27,819
Other pay: $31,623
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $144,678

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 168261

Leonetta Russell-Baskerville is a Police Lieutenant at Police Dispatch within Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $144,678.

Christie Rossney

Public Safety Dispatcher/Police Dispatch

2026 total comp

$142,633

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $44,122
Overtime: $86,637
Other pay: $11,873
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $142,633

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 173811

Christie Rossney works as a Public Safety Dispatcher for Police Dispatch within Public Safety. Christie earned $142,633 in 2026.

Adam Okonczak

Senior Publ Safety Dispatcher/Police Dispatch

2026 total comp

$124,343

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $49,265
Overtime: $58,584
Other pay: $16,494
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $124,343

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 167469

Adam Okonczak holds the role of Senior Publ Safety Dispatcher at Police Dispatch within Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $124,343.

Stephen Schulz

Police Lieutenant/Police Dispatch

2026 total comp

$122,658

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $92,317
Overtime: $4,583
Other pay: $25,758
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $122,658

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 130820

Stephen Schulz works as a Police Lieutenant for Police Dispatch within Public Safety. Stephen earned $122,658 in 2026.

Amy Misztal

Public Safety Dispatcher/Police Dispatch

2026 total comp

$121,890

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $44,547
Overtime: $63,825
Other pay: $13,519
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $121,890

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 99420

Amy Misztal is a Public Safety Dispatcher at Police Dispatch within Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $121,890.

Bryanna Reynolds

Public Safety Dispatcher/Police Dispatch

2026 total comp

$113,065

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $34,296
Overtime: $72,050
Other pay: $6,719
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $113,065

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 175946

Bryanna Reynolds holds the role of Public Safety Dispatcher at Police Dispatch within Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $113,065.

Katherine Milks

Senior Publ Safety Dispatcher/Police Dispatch

2026 total comp

$112,496

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $42,520
Overtime: $48,582
Other pay: $21,394
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $112,496

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 165163

Katherine Milks is a Senior Publ Safety Dispatcher at Police Dispatch within Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $112,496.

Richleigh Gloss

Public Safety Dispatcher/Police Dispatch

2026 total comp

$101,082

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $31,929
Overtime: $60,276
Other pay: $8,878
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $101,082

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 175923

At Police Dispatch, Richleigh Gloss serves as a Public Safety Dispatcher within Public Safety. Their 2026 pay totaled $101,082.

Bobby Smith

Public Safety Dispatcher/Police Dispatch

2026 total comp

$86,857

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $35,312
Overtime: $47,147
Other pay: $4,399
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,857

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 170431

Bobby Smith works as a Public Safety Dispatcher for Police Dispatch within Public Safety. Bobby earned $86,857 in 2026.

Cassidy Parker

Public Safety Dispatcher/Police Dispatch

2026 total comp

$84,084

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $32,064
Overtime: $43,866
Other pay: $8,155
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,084

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 175924

At Police Dispatch, Cassidy Parker serves as a Public Safety Dispatcher within Public Safety. Their 2026 pay totaled $84,084.

Samuelle Thomas

Public Safety Dispatcher/Police Dispatch

2026 total comp

$79,714

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $45,607
Overtime: $23,507
Other pay: $10,600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,714

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 172940

At Police Dispatch, Samuelle Thomas serves as a Public Safety Dispatcher within Public Safety. Their 2026 pay totaled $79,714.

Laurice Clarke

Public Safety Dispatcher/Police Dispatch

2023 total comp

$77,519

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $15,298
Overtime: $22,306
Other pay: $39,914
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,519

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 25960

At Police Dispatch, Laurice Clarke serves as a Public Safety Dispatcher within Public Safety. Their 2023 pay totaled $77,519.

Estate Of James Porter

Public Safety Dispatcher/Police Dispatch

2024 total comp

$75,903

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $24,524
Overtime: $43,448
Other pay: $7,931
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,903

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 175711

Estate Of James Porter holds the role of Public Safety Dispatcher at Police Dispatch within Public Safety. In 2024, their total compensation was $75,903.

Kara Scanlon

Public Safety Dispatcher/Police Dispatch

2026 total comp

$75,872

Sub-department: FRINGE BENEFITS
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $75,872
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,872

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 173194

Kara Scanlon is a Public Safety Dispatcher at Police Dispatch within Fringe Benefits. 2026 total compensation came to $75,872.

Jada Newton

Public Safety Dispatcher/Police Dispatch

2026 total comp

$70,850

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $35,773
Overtime: $31,007
Other pay: $4,069
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70,850

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 176357

Jada Newton works as a Public Safety Dispatcher for Police Dispatch within Public Safety. Jada earned $70,850 in 2026.

Jean Whalen

Public Safety Dispatcher/Police Dispatch

2024 total comp

$63,671

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $12,604
Overtime: $29,236
Other pay: $21,831
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,671

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 154300

Jean Whalen is a Public Safety Dispatcher at Police Dispatch within Public Safety. 2024 total compensation came to $63,671.

Ellen Ferrara

Public Safety Dispatcher/Police Dispatch

2023 total comp

$35,465

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $3,476
Overtime: $8,001
Other pay: $23,988
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,465

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 136521

Ellen Ferrara works as a Public Safety Dispatcher for Police Dispatch within Public Safety. Ellen earned $35,465 in 2023.

Nasiara Jones

Public Safety Dispatcher/Police Dispatch

2026 total comp

$33,800

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $15,611
Overtime: $14,250
Other pay: $3,939
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $33,800

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 175738

Nasiara Jones is a Public Safety Dispatcher at Police Dispatch within Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $33,800.

Donna Fraterrigo

Public Safety Dispatcher/Police Dispatch

2023 total comp

$30,994

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $7,112
Overtime: $12,063
Other pay: $11,819
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $30,994

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 174016

Donna Fraterrigo holds the role of Public Safety Dispatcher at Police Dispatch within Public Safety. In 2023, their total compensation was $30,994.

Timothy Strunk

Senior Publ Safety Dispatcher/Police Dispatch

2024 total comp

$28,874

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $28,874
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $28,874

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 164544

Timothy Strunk works as a Senior Publ Safety Dispatcher for Police Dispatch within Public Safety. Timothy earned $28,874 in 2024.

Mary Mahoney

Public Safety Dispatcher/Police Dispatch

2026 total comp

$21,937

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $16,606
Overtime: $3,898
Other pay: $1,433
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $21,937

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 165632

Mary Mahoney holds the role of Public Safety Dispatcher at Police Dispatch within Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $21,937.

Jameelah Gaines

Public Safety Dispatcher/Police Dispatch

2025 total comp

$18,003

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $14,747
Overtime: $2,315
Other pay: $941
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $18,003

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 176261

Jameelah Gaines holds the role of Public Safety Dispatcher at Police Dispatch within Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $18,003.

Tanaisha Green

Public Safety Dispatcher/Police Dispatch

2025 total comp

$11,276

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $9,831
Overtime: $776
Other pay: $669
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $11,276

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 176262

Tanaisha Green works as a Public Safety Dispatcher for Police Dispatch within Public Safety. Tanaisha earned $11,276 in 2025.

Michael Conley

Public Safety Dispatcher/Police Dispatch

2023 total comp

$10,840

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $9,966
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $874
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $10,840

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 175715

Michael Conley is a Public Safety Dispatcher at Police Dispatch within Public Safety. 2023 total compensation came to $10,840.

Bridget Lockwood

Public Safety Dispatcher/Police Dispatch

2023 total comp

$10,822

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $8,637
Overtime: $211
Other pay: $1,974
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $10,822

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 175635

Bridget Lockwood works as a Public Safety Dispatcher for Police Dispatch within Public Safety. Bridget earned $10,822 in 2023.

Jontai Bolden

Public Safety Dispatcher/Police Dispatch

2023 total comp

$9,177

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $1,474
Other pay: $7,703
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $9,177

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 174034

Jontai Bolden works as a Public Safety Dispatcher for Police Dispatch within Public Safety. Jontai earned $9,177 in 2023.

Nicholas Keane

Public Safety Dispatcher/Police Dispatch

2025 total comp

$8,939

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $3,986
Overtime: $4,438
Other pay: $515
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $8,939

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 175945

At Police Dispatch, Nicholas Keane serves as a Public Safety Dispatcher within Public Safety. Their 2025 pay totaled $8,939.

Salvatore Polizzi

Public Safety Dispatcher/Police Dispatch

2023 total comp

$8,727

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $1,917
Other pay: $6,810
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $8,727

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 116220

At Police Dispatch, Salvatore Polizzi serves as a Public Safety Dispatcher within Public Safety. Their 2023 pay totaled $8,727.

Sheila Bergmann

Senior Publ Safety Dispatcher/Police Dispatch

2023 total comp

$8,438

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $779
Other pay: $7,659
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $8,438

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 11280

Sheila Bergmann works as a Senior Publ Safety Dispatcher for Police Dispatch within Public Safety. Sheila earned $8,438 in 2023.

Yolanda Singletary

Public Safety Dispatcher/Police Dispatch

2026 total comp

$6,012

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $6,012
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $6,012

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 134600

Yolanda Singletary is a Public Safety Dispatcher at Police Dispatch within Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $6,012.

Robert Marth

Public Safety Dispatcher/Police Dispatch

2023 total comp

$5,161

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $133
Other pay: $5,028
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $5,161

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 90160

Robert Marth works as a Public Safety Dispatcher for Police Dispatch within Public Safety. Robert earned $5,161 in 2023.

Johanna Andujar

Public Safety Dispatcher/Police Dispatch

2026 total comp

$4,773

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $4,613
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $160
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $4,773

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 176519

Johanna Andujar holds the role of Public Safety Dispatcher at Police Dispatch within Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $4,773.

Amari Webb

Public Safety Dispatcher/Police Dispatch

2026 total comp

$4,773

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $4,613
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $160
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $4,773

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 176520

At Police Dispatch, Amari Webb serves as a Public Safety Dispatcher within Public Safety. Their 2026 pay totaled $4,773.

Mamie Glay

Public Safety Dispatcher/Police Dispatch

2026 total comp

$3,616

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $3,536
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $80
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $3,616

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 176432

Mamie Glay holds the role of Public Safety Dispatcher at Police Dispatch within Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $3,616.

Carlon Carter

Public Safety Dispatcher/Police Dispatch

2024 total comp

$3,149

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $2,434
Overtime: $294
Other pay: $420
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $3,149

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 175729

Carlon Carter holds the role of Public Safety Dispatcher at Police Dispatch within Public Safety. In 2024, their total compensation was $3,149.