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For current information about any of the following Operation Lifesaver programs, or to schedule an event, please contact  New York State's Operation Lifesavers Coordinator:

Even Eisenhandler - State Coordinator

PO Box 214
Rensselaer, NY 12144
Phone: (518) 269-9131
Email: NYSOPLifesaver@aol.com

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New York State Operation Lifesaver Committee Meetings.
Meetings are conducted monthly. Location varies. Call for details.  OLI Board meetings are held quarterly.

"Officer-on-the-Train" Program.
These highway/railroad grade crossing law enforcement programs are conducted at least twice a year at various locations in the state. Police officers riding a special train work in conjunction with fellow officers stationed along the route to issue summonses to motorists passing downed crossing gates, people trespassing on the tracks and other violations.

Operation Lifesaver "Officer-on-the-Train" - July 27, 2007
Pre-train Media Event — (Click on the pictures to see full-size images.)

GTSC Chair & DMV Commissioner David Swarts GTSC Chair & DMV Commissioner David Swarts and OLS Coordinator Charles Alonge

Grade Crossing Collision Investigation and Prevention Course for Police Officers.
This three-day course for law enforcement officers is offered at least twice a year. The program trains police officers in the techniques for investigating, and preventing, highway/rail grade crossing crashes.

"Operation Lifesaver Safety Express" Train.
This special train trip is run at least once a year (usually during the New York State Fair) to help educate the public about the dangers associated with highway/rail grade crossings and other rail safety issues.

Operation Lifesaver Level I Presenter's Courses.
To assist the NYS Operation Lifesaver Committee maintain an active speakers bureau, they conduct these Presenter's Courses. The Level I course is offered at least twice a year.

Fair Exhibits and Train Shows. (Click on the pictures to see full-size images.)

Operation Lifesaver Special Law Enforcement Train - May 23, 2006

State Coordinator Charles Alonge speaking Engineer's view Group that rode the train

Operation Lifesaver sponsors and staffs exhibits at the New York State Fair and at about 20 county fairs, train shows and other events.

Fair Exhibit Fair Exhibit Presentation at a school Fair Exhibit Fair Exhibit

OLS-8 On Display

OLS-8 display OLS-8 display OLS-8 display Fair Exhibit