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Traffic Safety Bureau
The mission of the Traffic Safety Bureau is to promote traffic safety for pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorists within the Town of Westfield.
It's responsibilities include:
- Investigation all serious and fatal motor vehicle crashes, as well as all reported “leaving the scene” motor vehicle crashes unable to be completed and/or resolved by patrol units;
- Review all Police Crash Investigation Reports (NJTR-1) for accuracy and completeness;
- Manage the department’s fleet of vehicles including scheduling routine maintenance and unexpected repairs;
- Budget for the purchase of new police vehicles and accessory emergency equipment annually and ensure that all new police vehicles are properly outfitted prior to being placed into service;
- Maintain and ensure the proper repair of traffic signals, signs, and other traffic control devices within the Town;
- Promote an awareness of and provide public education on matters relating to traffic, bicycle and pedestrian safety;
- Handle all insurance claims related to damaged police vehicles;
- Coordinate street closings, devise detours and address traffic direction and control concerns resulting from road construction projects and other special events;
- Deploy traffic counters and speed measuring devices in order to make recommendations to the Chief of Police for directed police patrols and selective enforcement assignments;
- Install and maintain radar units and ensures the certification of tuning forks and police vehicle speedometer readings;
- Conduct selective enforcement details on those roadways where serious and/or persistent traffic violations are reported;
- Conduct follow-up investigations of reported abandoned motor vehicles on public roadways and other traffic hazards and obstructions and take appropriate actions to address them;
- Identify potential problem areas with roadway equipment or engineering designs and making or recommending necessary improvements;
- Management of the Crossing Guard Program and coordination with the Town’s contractor (ACMS) to facilitate the program;
- Investigate, address and resolve line-of-sight complaints.
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Thomas Ostrander
SergeantPhone: 908-789-6068
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Eric Loffredo
Traffic Safety OfficerPhone: 908-789-6039
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Town of WestfieldPolice Department