Officer Detail: Michael A. Delong
General Information
| Name | Michael A. Delong |
| OpenOversight ID | 83985 |
| Department | [NY] Buffalo Police Department |
| Race | White |
| Gender | Male |
| Birth Year (Age) | Data Missing |
| First Employment Date | 2000-07-21 |
| Number of known incidents | 1 |
| Currently on the force | No |
Assignment History
| Job Title | Badge No. | Unit | Start Date | End Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lieutenant | Decertified | 2021-04-30 | 2021-04-30 | ||
| Lieutenant | B District | 2013-07-15 | 2020-04-20 | ||
| Lieutenant | Relief Circuit | 2012-04-16 | 2013-07-15 | ||
| Police Officer | Mobile Response Unit | 2007-05-11 | 2012-04-16 | ||
| Police Officer | E District | 2004-08-24 | 2007-05-11 | ||
| Police Officer | B District | 2001-01-12 | 2004-08-24 | ||
| Police Officer | L420 | Academy | 2000-07-21 | 2001-01-12 |
Salary
| Annual Salary | Overtime | Total Pay | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $126,623.00 | FY2020 |
Incidents
Incident 34 |
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| Date | Jun 28, 2020 |
| Department | Buffalo Police Department |
| Officers | Michael A. Delong |
| Description | CW: Lieutenant Michael DeLong, was suspended after being videotaped directing a vile, misogynist insult at a woman outside a convenience store. DeLong called the woman a “disrespectful little fucking cunt” when she questioned how police were handling a man in distress outside the store who has a history of drug and mental health issues. The woman taking the video was upset about the size of the police response to the scene. DeLong was suspended the day after the June 28 incident for 30 days without pay for his insult, then, under state law, was returned to the payroll while remaining under suspension. He was paid about $63,000 while awaiting an arbitration hearing in which the city was expected to ask that DeLong be further disciplined or fired. |
| Address |
Connecticut Street
Buffalo, NY |
Links
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Disciplinary Card
Current as of January 7th, 2021 Delong allegedly strikes man 4 times in shoulder with baton. 6 use of force complaints in his first 4 years. Delong allegedly punched, choked arrested man. 5 years into his tenure, Delong has 10 PSD investigations, 8 for use of force. Alleged punching, head-butting and calling man a "black bastard". Tells individual "You think I won't shoot black people, I'm scared of black people." and "I will shoot a black person". Along with another officer pushing gun into man's temples. Called women "bitches" and "cunt". - Charlie Specht (WKBW)
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Profane, suspended police lieutenant retires
Lt. Michael Delong walks away with a pension estimated at $58,000 and lifetime health insurance - Jim Heaney, Investigative Post
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Brady List
Removal for Cause - 9 NYCRR §6056.2(g)(3): an employee’s waiver of any rights available pursuant to one of the processes described in 9 NYCRR §6056.2(g)(1)