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Traffic Safety Unit:
The Traffic Safety Unit is comprised of the following:
Captain
Sergeants (2)
Traffic Officers (10)
Animal Control Supervisor
Animal Control (4)
School Crossing Guard Coordinator School Crossing Guards
Traffic Volunteer
Motorist Assist Unit (4)
Animal Control
The Traffic Safety Unit responds to all fatality accidents, at least 50% of all roadway accidents, the majority of all serious injury accidents, and investigate the majority of hit and run accidents. The Traffic Safety Unit also conducts enforcement in high accident locations (HAL) and traffic complaint areas (TCA). Traffic Safety also assist with special events such as graduations, dignitary visits, runs and parades.
The Animal Control Unit handled 4,125 calls for service and issued 711 animal related citations
The Motorist Assist Unit answered 2,122 calls for service in 2017. The motorist Assist Unit also conducted 12 Child Car Seats Installation Events.
