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Erie County Sheriff's Office - Traffic Bureau and Crash Investigation Unit

Erie County Public Safety Building, 45 Elm Street, Buffalo, NY 14202

Eligibility

Open to all. Service Area: Erie County.

Hours

24/7 availability.

Application process

Call for more information.

Fees

None.

Service area

Erie County, NY

Description

Bureau is routinely requested by local police agencies to assist with crash investigations. Deputies assigned to the Traffic Bureau have advanced training and experience in crash investigations and are utilized to investigate serious physical injury and fatal motor vehicle crashes. Also responsible for: - Organizing and participating in child car seat inspection events, utilizing specially trained technician officers to ensure proper installation and safety of child passengers. Events occur at various times and locations throughout the year. - Processing and mailing requested accident reports handled by the Erie County Sheriff's Office. - Monitoring all daily motor vehicle accident activity in the Sheriff's patrol districts, including deer strikes. - Researching, compiling, logging, and filing Erie County Sheriff’s Office accident reports, traffic arrest records, and statistics. - Participate, oversee, and monitor all traffic enforcement details, which include; DWI checkpoints, Seat belt checkpoints, and roving patrols for speed, seat belt, and DWI enforcement.

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211 Western New York

Providing organization

Erie County Sheriff's Office

Erie County Sheriff's Office - Traffic Bureau and Crash Investigation Unit