South Buffalo has hired a second full-time police officer and plans to add a third.
Aaron S. Fuesting, 24, was hired as the department’s newest officer on Jan. 4. After completing training, Fuesting’s first day on duty was Wednesday.
He will make $17.50 an hour.
“It was kind of a no-brainer that I was going to go into police work,” said Fuesting of Harrison. “From a young age, I always wanted to do it.”
Fuesting joined the military when he was 19. He now serves in the Pennsylvania Air National Guard’s 171st Air Refueling Wing.
He said he had family members in law enforcement, inspiring him to follow in their footsteps.