The Lockport Police Department – Traffic & Safety Division is a dedicated branch of the City of Lockport’s public safety services, serving to uphold public order and ensure roadway safety for all who live in or travel through the city. As part of a broader municipal law enforcement agency, this division specifically focuses on traffic flow management, enforcement of vehicle and transportation laws, and accident response and investigation. Officers in this department are trained to manage pedestrian and vehicular safety, handle traffic-related community concerns, and implement educational initiatives aimed at promoting safe driving practices.

In addition to enforcement duties, the Traffic & Safety Division works closely with local schools, community organizations, and government agencies to cultivate public awareness campaigns about road safety. Leveraging modern traffic monitoring tools and data analysis, the department continually evaluates road conditions and incident trends to recommend infrastructure or policy changes that enhance safety. A strong emphasis is placed on community engagement, ensuring that residents’ concerns about speeding, signal issues, or accident-prone intersections are addressed attentively and proactively. The department also supports seasonal initiatives, such as school zone patrols and impaired driving checkpoints during holidays, to further safeguard the public.

Key Services:

– Enforcement of local and state traffic laws
– Accident response and investigation
– Traffic control during public events and emergencies
– Community road safety education programs
– Traffic pattern analysis and infrastructure recommendations
– School zone enforcement and crossing guard coordination
– Speed monitoring and targeted patrols
– Impaired and distracted driving prevention campaigns