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Former Buffalo Police Commissioner Rocco Diina Dies at 75

10/7/2025

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Rocco Diina, former Buffalo Police Commissioner, died at 75 after battling pancreatic cancer.
He served as police commissioner from 1998 to 2005, appointed by Mayor Anthony Masiello.
Diina advocated for one-officer patrol cars and later founded RJD Security, a major security firm.
He held leadership roles, including chairman of the International Association for Chiefs of Police.

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Rocco Diina, former Buffalo Police Commissioner, died at 75 after battling pancreatic cancer.
He served as police commissioner from 1998 to 2005, appointed by Mayor Anthony Masiello.
Diina advocated for one-officer patrol cars and later founded RJD Security, a major security firm.
He held leadership roles, including chairman of the International Association for Chiefs of Police.