12/30/2013

SPECIALTY TEAMS AND UNITS
Marine Patrol
 
   
 
 
  Enforcement Goal:  
  The Linn County Sheriff's Office, in joint cooperation with the Oregon State Marine Board, strives to provide safe and pleasurable boating on Oregon's waterways. The Linn County Sheriff's Office strives to enhance boating safety by providing high visibility on-water patrols and vigorous enforcement of all boating laws.  
  Composition:  
  The Linn County Sheriff's Office Marine Patrol is comprised of one full time Marine Deputy, and three seasonal Deputies that are employed during the summer months. Marine Patrol currently has a fleet of two trucks, one North River jet boat, one Almar jet boat, and one Willies drift boat.  
  Training:  
  All Marine Deputies currently attend the Oregon State Marine Board Marine Academy, which must be completed prior to operating any of the boats. Marine Deputies are also given specific training in areas of boat theft and identification, accident investigation, and mandatory education.  
     
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