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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.

Assists low income families and others to access the correct seat for their child at every age. Car seats are made available for free to parents and legal guardians of children from birth until the child is ready to ride safely without a seat. Booster seats for older children are available. Assistance is meant to be one-time only.

• Offers educational programs geared toward community wellness, disease/injury prevention, and healthy behavior.

• Offers car seat distribution program as well as information on proper installation and use of car seats.

Assists low income families and others to access the correct seat for their child at every age. Car seats are made available for free to parents and legal guardians of children from birth until the child is ready to ride safely without a seat. Booster seats for older children are available. Assistance is meant to be one-time only.

Provides education and support in areas of disease and injury prevention. Areas may include nutrition, dental health in children, STDs, worksite wellness, HIV/AIDS, cancer screening and education, teen pregnancy, family planning, lead poisoning prevention, physical activity, communicable and chronic diseases, rabies control, tobacco use prevention and cessation, and car seat safety.

Provides a variety of classes on topics related to childbirth, including the following. Prepared Childbirth: Provides tips to make pregnancy easier, along with facts about labor, delivery, and recovery at home. Discusses care for both mom and baby after leaving the hospital. A tour is included. Lamaze Focus: Geared towards parents who want additional focus on the Lamaze technique for natural child birth. Classes have four sessions and followed by a tour at Sisters. Covers all topics covered in the standard Prepared Childbirth classes. Prepared Cesarean Delivery: Covers what to expect for parents scheduled for a Cesarean Delivery. Covers all topics covered in the standard Prepared Childbirth classes, excluding focus on labor. Also provides discussion of recovery at home, pain control techniques, and questions about surgical delivery. Preparing to Breastfeed: A lactation consultant reviews common questions and concerns regarding the first weeks of breastfeeding. Both parents are welcome. Marvelous Multiples Classes: Intended to add to the childbirth classes for parents expecting more than one new arrival. Covers special concerns and special care of both mom and babies. Class offers more information about what is happening during pregnancy along with tips from moms who have been through pregnancies with multiple babies. Includes a tour of the NICU. Baby Talk: Intended to help reduce the stress of the first few weeks after childbirth. Focuses on newborn care, health concerns to watch for, and challenges faced by all new parents. Includes discussion time and practice time with lifelike dolls. Grandparents Classes: Covers new infant care, safety (especially car seat and sleep safety), supportive care for the new parents, and fun activities to prepare for the arrival of a precious grandchild. Infant and Child CPR/First Aid: Focuses on preparation for emergency situations. Covers how to respond if a child is choking, drowning, injured, or in need of CPR, with a focus on both infant and child age groups. Car Seat Safety: Provides a short safety presentation on car seat basics followed by an appointment for a one-on-one car seat fitting with a certified Child Passenger Safety technician. Parents should bring the car seat they will use so that it can be installed properly before leaving the hospital. The technician will assist with car seat installations for all kids, not just the new baby. Gestational Diabetes: Provides instruction on diabetes self-care and nutrition. Tours are available for all expectant parents. As space is limited, expectant parents should call to inquire at least a month before their due date. High Risk Pregnancies & Deliveries: Covers special concerns related to high risk pregnancies. The first three sessions cover medical care, what to do at home, and what to expect before and after delivery. The fourth session addresses neonatal intensive care and what parents should know about the possibility of their baby visiting the NICU before heading home.

Provides a workshop that teaches families car seat safety basics, helping them gain the skills and knowledge they need to properly install, check, and maintain a seat. Families learn the different developmental stages of babies and children, and how each stage is most safe in a car seat. Families in need of a new seat will also receive one upon completion of the program. Car seats are standard and do not have any specialized equipment that may be needed for children with different disabilities.

Provides a variety of classes on topics related to childbirth, including the following. Prepared Childbirth: Provides tips to make pregnancy easier, along with facts about labor, delivery, and recovery at home. Discusses care for both mom and baby after leaving the hospital. A tour is included. Lamaze Focus: Geared towards parents who want additional focus on the Lamaze technique for natural child birth. Classes have four sessions and followed by a tour at Sisters. Covers all topics covered in the standard Prepared Childbirth classes. Prepared Cesarean Delivery: Covers what to expect for parents scheduled for a Cesarean Delivery. Covers all topics covered in the standard Prepared Childbirth classes, excluding focus on labor. Also provides discussion of recovery at home, pain control techniques, and questions about surgical delivery. Preparing to Breastfeed: A lactation consultant reviews common questions and concerns regarding the first weeks of breastfeeding. Both parents are welcome. Marvelous Multiples Classes: Intended to add to the childbirth classes for parents expecting more than one new arrival. Covers special concerns and special care of both mom and babies. Class offers more information about what is happening during pregnancy along with tips from moms who have been through pregnancies with multiple babies. Includes a tour of the NICU. Baby Talk: Intended to help reduce the stress of the first few weeks after childbirth. Focuses on newborn care, health concerns to watch for, and challenges faced by all new parents. Includes discussion time and practice time with lifelike dolls. Grandparents Classes: Covers new infant care, safety (especially car seat and sleep safety), supportive care for the new parents, and fun activities to prepare for the arrival of a precious grandchild. Infant and Child CPR/First Aid: Focuses on preparation for emergency situations. Covers how to respond if a child is choking, drowning, injured, or in need of CPR, with a focus on both infant and child age groups. Car Seat Safety: Provides a short safety presentation on car seat basics followed by an appointment for a one-on-one car seat fitting with a certified Child Passenger Safety technician. Parents should bring the car seat they will use so that it can be installed properly before leaving the hospital. The technician will assist with car seat installations for all kids, not just the new baby. Gestational Diabetes: Provides instruction on diabetes self-care and nutrition. Tours are available for all expectant parents. As space is limited, expectant parents should call to inquire at least a month before their due date. High Risk Pregnancies & Deliveries: Covers special concerns related to high risk pregnancies. The first three sessions cover medical care, what to do at home, and what to expect before and after delivery. The fourth session addresses neonatal intensive care and what parents should know about the possibility of their baby visiting the NICU before heading home.

Schoharie County Department of Health distributes children's car seats and provides education on their proper use.

Safe Start is committed to promoting the safety of all occupants riding in motor vehicles and reducing the number of children riding unrestrained. The Safe Start program conducts educational workshops for the public. Safe Start's permanent fitting stations located in Nassau and Suffolk Counties can provide families with the opportunity to have their safety seats inspected by certified technicians ensuring correct installation. EAC's Safe Start van provides staff with the tools needed to operate a mobile fitting station while promoting efforts to ensure that children are safely strapped in.

Provides supplemental foods and nutrition education to pregnant women and to children (birth-5 yrs) who meet financial and nutritional guidelines. Free car seats for low income families (WIC guidelines) and provides training in proper use and importance of car restraints for all passengers.

To teach people how to properly install their child's passenger seat and replace unsafe ones.Various Locations throughout Broome County.

Provides safety education to parents on child passenger safety issues regarding car seats, booster seats, and seat belts. Staff are trained safety seat installers and can assist parents with installation. Sponsored by the New York State Governor's Traffic Safety Committee (GTSC). Call for further information. Appointment required.

Promotes traffic safety education to the community. Coordinates the Child Passenger Safety initiative, which includes car seat distribution and installation education.

Provides safety education to parents on child passenger safety issues regarding car seats, booster seats, and seat belts. Staff are trained safety seat installers and can assist parents with installation. Appointment required. Sponsored by the New York State Governor's Traffic Safety Committee (GTSC). Call for further information.