Frequently Asked Questions

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General Questions

What department within the Erie County Sheriff's Office, would I call for Crime Prevention pamphlets?

My new job requires non-criminal fingerprinting, who do I call for information?

Does the Erie County Sheriff's Office issue a Photo Identification Card to citizens?

I'm interested in taking an exam for Road Patrol Deputy, Holding Center Deputy, Correctional Facility Deputy or other position with the Erie County Sheriff's Office. Where would I find out information on possible jobs?

Where would I call to find out information regarding the Erie County Sheriff's Office Citizen Police Academy?

I am interested in the Erie County Sheriff's Explorer Unit, where would I call to get further information on this Sheriff's youth organization?

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Patrol Services

What department would I call when I have questions regarding a narcotic arrest?

How do I acquire an Erie County Sheriff's Office Traffic Accident report or information?

How Would I Acquire an incident report?

How would I acquire a fire Investigation report?

Who would I call regarding Criminal History or Employment Review?

Who would I call regarding the surrender and pick-up of a fire-arm (non-emergency)?

Who would I call regarding Pistol Permit information?

Where would I call to report crime of non-emergency nature, but want to keep it anonymous in the Village of Springville and surrounding area of Erie County?

I would like to talk to a Marine Division Officer, where would I call?

Who would I call in case of a Bomb Threat?

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Civil Division

Where would I find a fee schedule for the service and execution of legal papers related to civil litigation? CLICK HERE FOR FEE SCHEDULE.

I won a court case and wish to collect on my judgment, what can I do?

I would like to know the rules for paying on an income execution?

What are the general rules for property seizures?

What are the general rules for Sheriff's sales?

What are the general rules about evictions?

I need to have legal papers served in Erie County. What are the fees and other requirements?

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Domestic Violence/Crime Prevention

What department within the Erie County Sheriff's Office, would I call for Crime Prevention pamphlets?

Where would I call for a Crime Prevention lecture? ( Dare, Drugs, Driving Safety, kids safety, Robbery Prevention, Street Smarts for Employees, DWI, Bike & Helmet etc.)

Who would I call regarding Domestic Violence information?

What is the Sheriff's Family Court Warrant Enforcement Unit?

My children's father is not making support payments. What can I do?

Can the Sheriff's Family Court Warrant Enforcement Unit force payment of child support?

My Children's father lives in Canada or another state. Can he be served or forced to pay?

My support order is from another state. Can a warrant or summons from another state be served Here in Erie County?

Who would I call regarding Sex Offense information regarding the (Sex Offense Registry)?

Where can I report offenses against the family like child abuse, parent abuse, etc?

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Computer Crime

How do I report computer crime (non-emergency) to the Computer Crime Unit of the Erie County Sheriff's Office?   IF THIS IS AN EMERGENCY, CALL 9-1-1

Click Here to Report a Computer Crime on-line

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Holding Center/Correctional Facility

What are the Visiting Hours for the Erie County Holding Center, 40 Delaware Ave., Buffalo?

What are the visiting Hours for the Erie County Correctional Facility, Broadway, Alden, New York