Cop accused of racist rant is suspended

Captain Amber Beyer, head of the department’s Behavioral Health Team, is accused by fellow officers of making racially offensive remarks

Author: Investigative Post, Geoff Kelly

Published: 3:23 PM EST December 2, 2022

Updated: 3:30 PM EST December 2, 2022

BUFFALO, N.Y. — A Buffalo police captain accused of delivering a racist rant at police headquarters in May has been suspended without pay.

Two Buffalo police officers and a mental health specialist filed a lawsuit in federal court on Nov. 21, alleging Captain Amber Beyer — head of the department’s Behavioral Health Team — made a series of offensive remarks in the team’s offices at police headquarters. You can read the full story on Investigative Post's website.

WGRZ reported Beyer’s suspension Thursday evening.


 

 

 

 

 

 

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