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 Boat
Patrol info
- Patrol 38 miles of international border [140 sq.
miles of water]
- Have three boats Downriver, one in Grosse Pointe area
- Other
boats stationed inland for emergencies
- Detroit waterfront
handled by Detroit, US Coastguard, Windsor police
Statistics
- Nearly 285,000 registered boats
in Wayne County
- Marine officers make about 6,000 stops per year
- Write about 400 citations per year [about 25 for OUIL]
- 20-25 Search & Rescues per year
- 5,000 people trained each
year in boater safety classes - 734-675-2660 to register
- Registered
boats have quadrupled in 30 years, but fatalities are down
significantly because of boater education
Boater Tips
- Don't Drink and operate a boat or have a
designated driver
- Know your boat’s capacity
- Have enough life jackets for everyone. Wear them, make sure
they fit and are secured
- Have fire extinguisher charged and ready
- Have wet suit in case of emergency
- If you capsize, stay with boat, don’t try to swim to
shore. Huddle for warmth.
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