Marine Division/ lake enforcement

[Norwich2012]

Anyone here have any experience in on the water LE?

Pros and cons of the field?

Tips/precautions/stories?


thanks fellas

[retdetsgt]

I can't speak from my personal experience, but several of my friends with a couple of different S.O.'s worked river patrol and they loved it. The advantages would be obvious and I don't recall them ever making negative comments about the job.

In fact, there was always a continuing waiting list of people wanting to get on it.

[Joeyd6]

Watch out for water snakes! Or so my old says.

[retdetsgt]

Johninaustin works river patrol, but I haven't seen him here in a while....

[Cat_Doc]

Johninaustin works river patrol, but I haven't seen him here in a while....

So, what are you saying? Did a water snake get him?

[retdetsgt]

So, what are you saying? Did a water snake get him?

I dunno. But that's one of the FEW dangerous critters you don't have to worry about much, huh?

[Cat_Doc]

Yep, but bar snakes and lot lizards are another story.

[retdetsgt]

Yep, but bar snakes and lot lizards are another story.

I used to rather enjoy their natural habitat though....

[cntryboy0531]

Speaking of water critters, bumped into a cotton mouth water moccasin today on an off duty gig. Good 4ft long or so.

[retdetsgt]

Another reason I like Orygun. The only thing poisonous here is a couple of spiders....

[Rlong1985]

A good way to go into this field is join the Coast Guard, or as a second option the Navy. These are the largest agencies that operate and enforce laws on the water. If your looking for something closer to home San Diego Harbor Police are always hiring. Customs and Boarder Patrol also deal with alot of traffic on the water due to the big cargo ships.