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The Erie County Sheriff's Office, located in Erie, Pa., offers services for the protection of residents lives and property, as well as deterrence, detection and investigation of criminal activities. It has a Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team that specializes in bomb disposal and hostage and barricaded gunman situations. The Erie County Sheriff's Office also maintains a K-9 team that handles issues related to drug intervention, tracking, and searches for persons, buildings and evidence. In addition, the office operates warrant, civil, real estate, firearms, clerical, search and rescue, mounted and school resource divisions. The Erie County Sheriff's Office supports TRIAD, which is a community policing initiative between senior citizens, law enforcement officers and service providers.

Crawford County Human Services, based in Meadville, Pa., offers a range of services to the area community. The organization provides intake and case management services for mental health, mental disabilities and children and youth services to the area community. The human services department also contracts with a variety of mental health, mental disabilities, and children and youth providers. Many of the service providers offer community based programs that provide services in schools and homes of clients. Each service is available through its integrated base service unit and case management programs. The services are provided in a manner that enables individuals and families to maintain a healthy and stable lifestyle.

Crawford County of Domestic Relations Section in Meadville, PA is an office of the Court of Common Pleas that enforces the legal duty of parents to provide financial support for their children and/or spouse. They do not handle property settlements, visitation, or custody matters. Crawford County, located in northwestern Pennsylvania, was formed in 1800 and named after Colonel William Crawford, a military hero and close friend of George Washington. Originally inhabited by Native American tribes, the land was later acquired by Dutch investors and resold to settlers. The county is dedicated to providing services and support to its residents, ensuring the well-being of families and the efficient functioning of the legal system.Generated from the website