NCJ Number
27186
Journal
FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin Volume: 44 Issue: 8 Dated: (AUGUST 1975) Pages: 3-6
Date Published
1975
Length
4 pages
Annotation
A SUMMARY OF THE DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS OF THIS UNIT, WHICH PROVIDES GENERAL ASSISTANCE TO BOATERS, RESCUE OPERATIONS, PROTECTION OF RIVER FACILITIES, BOAT INSPECTIONS, AND LAW ENFORCEMENT ON THE WATERWAYS.
Abstract
THE RIVER PATROL WAS FOUNDED IN 1963 AS A MOBILE UNIT. THE STATION, FACILITIES, AND EQUIPMENT OF THIS UNIT ARE DESCRIBED. RIVER PATROL ACTIVITIES IN EMERGENCY SITUATIONS AND IN CIVIC ACTIVITIES SUCH AS WATER SHOWS ARE ALSO OUTLINED. WATER SAFETY ACTIVITIES OF THE RIVER PATROL INCLUDE CONDUCTING A BOAT SAFETY SCHOOL, MEDIA PRESENTATIONS ON BOATING SAFETY, AND PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS ON WATER SAFETY. LOUISVILLE