Culver, Ore. -This year’s Marine Academy is being held in Jefferson County and hosted by the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office.
During the weeks of April 26 through May 9, newly recruited marine deputies and troopers from around the state will converge in Jefferson County for the Marine Board’s annual Marine Law Enforcement Academy.
Students will learn marine laws, boat handling in motorized and non-motorized boats, accident and theft investigations, search and rescue and will practice administering standardized field sobriety tests on boaters suspected of boating under the influence of intoxicants (BUII), among other drills.
This year’s academy will train 28 students from 13 counties, along with students from the Oregon State Police.
“This marine academy is a very comprehensive, hands-on training and really challenges students mentally and physically,” says Dale Flowers, Law Enforcement Training Coordinator for the Marine Board.
The Marine Board contracts with 32 counties and Oregon State Police for marine law enforcement services and as a function of this partnership, the Marine Board provides the training and equipment. Marine law enforcement partners make sure everyone is safe, informed and prepared when out on the water.
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