City of Buffalo / Police-Gun Violence Unit (Gvu) / Detective

Job-title file

Detective

Enforce laws and maintain public safety — patrol, respond to incidents, investigate crimes, and make arrests.

7 employees hold this title in Police-Gun Violence Unit (Gvu). Median total compensation for the role is $145,888, below the department median of $152,105.

Employees: 7
Role median: $145,888
Agency median: $152,105
Comparison: Below

Record list

Employees with this title

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Richard Cruz

Detective/Police-Gun Violence Unit (Gvu)

2026 total comp

$212,285

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $83,872
Overtime: $108,121
Other pay: $20,291
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $212,285

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Employeeid: 173037

Richard Cruz holds the role of Detective at Police-Gun Violence Unit (Gvu) within Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $212,285.

Andrew Whiteford

Detective/Police-Gun Violence Unit (Gvu)

2026 total comp

$181,711

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $81,503
Overtime: $77,810
Other pay: $22,398
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $181,711

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Employeeid: 172582

Andrew Whiteford works as a Detective for Police-Gun Violence Unit (Gvu) within Public Safety. Andrew earned $181,711 in 2026.

Derek Brennan

Detective/Police-Gun Violence Unit (Gvu)

2026 total comp

$158,322

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $86,715
Overtime: $49,993
Other pay: $21,614
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $158,322

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Employeeid: 174214

Derek Brennan is a Detective at Police-Gun Violence Unit (Gvu) within Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $158,322.

Michael Forero

Detective/Police-Gun Violence Unit (Gvu)

2026 total comp

$145,888

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $85,768
Overtime: $41,199
Other pay: $18,921
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $145,888

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Employeeid: 174418

Michael Forero works as a Detective for Police-Gun Violence Unit (Gvu) within Public Safety. Michael earned $145,888 in 2026.

Courtney Sumbrum

Detective/Police-Gun Violence Unit (Gvu)

2026 total comp

$143,380

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $82,735
Overtime: $34,009
Other pay: $26,636
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $143,380

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Employeeid: 172906

At Police-Gun Violence Unit (Gvu), Courtney Sumbrum serves as a Detective within Public Safety. Their 2026 pay totaled $143,380.

Zachary Williams

Detective/Police-Gun Violence Unit (Gvu)

2026 total comp

$141,179

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $86,952
Overtime: $35,665
Other pay: $18,562
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $141,179

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Employeeid: 173222

Zachary Williams is a Detective at Police-Gun Violence Unit (Gvu) within Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $141,179.

Lamar Reeves

Detective/Police-Gun Violence Unit (Gvu)

2026 total comp

$133,610

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $81,266
Overtime: $26,877
Other pay: $25,467
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $133,610

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Employeeid: 173215

Lamar Reeves is a Detective at Police-Gun Violence Unit (Gvu) within Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $133,610.