A decorated military veteran and law enforcement official who has dedicated his life to serving his town and his country, Patrick Chludzinski was elected to the New York State Assembly on November 5, 2024. Pat joined the Cheektowaga Police Department in 1999 as a Patrolman, and through his work ethic, dedication, and professionalism, has steadily risen through the ranks over the last 25 years. He became a Patrol Sergeant in 2008, was promoted to Lieutenant in 2013, and accepted his last assignment as Detective Lieutenant of the Youth and Family Offense Unit in 2022. Pat was especially proud of being named Commander of the Cheektowaga Police Honor Guard Unit in 2014, a post he held until his election to the Assembly. Pat’s commitment to excellence was evident in his successful completion of 26 law enforcement training courses over his career. Pat is a veteran of the United States Army and served in the Army National Guard. After the devastating attacks of September 11, Pat was activated and assisted in the search and rescue efforts at the World Trade Center. During Operation Iraqi Freedom, Pat served as a machine gunner in Baghdad conducting counter-insurgency and high-value target search missions. Prior to joining the Cheektowaga Police Department, Pat received an associate degree in Science Humanities from Erie Community College and studied Psychology and Criminal Justice at Buffalo State College.
