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State Police captain describes role in Chautauqua County; sheriff praises collaboration
Summary
Captain Hollands of the New York State Police told the county panel the state force provides full-service law enforcement across the zone, described a 'closest car' dispatch system and said about 50 troopers cover the area; Sheriff Jim Quattrone and others said interagency cooperation is strong.
Captain Hollands of the New York State Police briefed the committee on the state police role in Chautauqua County, describing the troop as a full-service law enforcement agency that operates with a "closest car" dispatch principle and noting his zone is based in Jamestown with roughly 50 troopers and several substations.
"We're a full service law enforcement agency," Capt. Hollands said. He explained the zone is based out of Jamestown and covers the western half of Cattaraugus County as well, and he described both routine traffic enforcement and investigative responsibilities ranging from noncriminal neighbor disputes up to homicide investigations. He said his team works closely with local departments and that relationships with the sheriff's office are currently cooperative.
On drug enforcement, Hollands outlined two primary approaches: roadside interdiction by uniformed troopers and long-term investigations handled by specialized units (VGNET) based out of Buffalo; he said resource concentration follows target density and that some proactive drug resources are focused in Erie County because of relative case volume. Sheriff Jim Quattrone praised the state police relationship as a "force multiplier" and said the offices collaborate regularly.
Capt. Hollands offered to return for follow-up and handed his contact card to committee members. The committee did not take formal action on this item; the update was informational.
