The Public Safety Emergency Force (PSEF) is a specialized unit in the
Westchester County Department of Public Safety.  It is comprised of Part-Time
Deputy Sheriffs.  All member are duly sworn Peace Officers and possess those
powers to carry out their duties.

The primary mission of the PSEF is to provide assistance, upon request, to town,
village, and city police departments with regard to traffic and crowd control at
special events such as parades, street fairs, and firework celebrations.  The
PSEF also works in conjunction with the Westchester County Police on a variety
of details throughout the County.  Past assignments have included September
11th, hurricanes, blackouts, Presidential/Vice-Presidential and Papal visits.
On average, the PSEF works over 85 details a year.  The PSEF is also probably
the only volunteer law enforcement organization in New York State to have a
Motorcycle Squad.  The can often be seen leading parades and motorcades
and their use allows for easy maneuvering in traffic control.

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