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Erie County Sheriff's Office Mission Statement:
"To provide quality public safety services to our community by promoting a safe environment through police and citizen interaction, with an emphasis on integrity, fairness, and professionalism."
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Underage Drinking Hotline
Underage drinking hotline number: 1-800-851-1932
The tip line (1-800- 851-1932) is anonymous, confidential and free. Concerned adults, teachers, students and friends now have a number to call 24 hours a day, to report planned underage drinking parties; underage drinking parties taking place or other activities that may be harmful to the health, safety and welfare of young people.
Project Lifesaver is an electronic tracking system used by specially trained members of the Erie County Sheriff's Office to locate and rescue children and adults in our community that are at a high risk of wandering away from their families and caregivers.
For more information visit our partner's website at: Project Lifesaver WNY
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The New York State Sex Offender Registry helps protect our families and communities by requiring sex offenders to register, and providing this information to law enforcement and the public.
New York State Sex Offender Registry
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