Buffalo Area Sheriff Creates Threat Assessment Team in Wake of Active Shooter Attack

Erie County Sheriff John Garcia on Thursday announced the creation of a multi-organizational effort to combat domestic terrorism and other threats in light of the Buffalo supermarket mass shooting.

Garcia announced a group of law enforcement professionals will form a new Behavioral Threat Assessment Team. He called the unit a “central clearinghouse of information,” WIVB reports.

Garcia said the multi-agency group will create a website, mobile app and other methods for community members to make anonymous tips. “If you see it, say something,” Garcia said.