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Buffalo's First African-American Police Commissioner Prepares for Duty

By Eileen Buckley

Buffalo, NY – The Buffalo Common Council is expected to vote on the appointment of a new police commissioner Tuesday.

The man appointed to become Buffalo's top cop is McCarthy Gipson, a 35-year local law enforcement veteran.

Gipson was appointed by Mayor Byron Brown to become the City's first African-American police commissioner.

WBFO'S Eileen Buckley talked with Gipson about his thoughts on his new role.

You can hear the interview by clicking the "listen" icon above.