Sheriff's Office

 

Marine Patrol & Water Rescue

 

The Grant County Marine Unit is active all year patrolling the waters of Grant County. The Marine Unit routinely responds to boaters and persons in distress on the waters of Grant County. The Marine Deputies are specially trained in the following areas:

• Boat Handling

• Marine Law Enforcement and Education

• Basic/Advanced Boat Collision Investigation

• Instructors in Boating Safety

• Personal Watercraft swift Water Rescue

The experience and training of the Marine Unit provides a valuable 24 hour service to the citizens of Grant County and to those that visit the waters of Grant County.

 

The Marine Unit patrols the waters of Grant County to promote boating safety and to enforce Grant County Ordinance (6.08) and Washington State Boating Laws RCW 79a.60. County ordinances are currently under revision and will be posted when complete. Please do your part and take a boating safety class. Contact the Grant County Sheriffs Office for the next class we will be offering at specialops@co.grant.wa.us or 800-572-0119 ext 468 or 509-754-2011 ext 468. For boating classes being offered in your area go to www.boatwashington.com.

 

The Grant County Marine Unit wishes you safe and enjoyable boating wherever you choose to boat. Please know the water that you choose to boat on. Contact the jurisdiction that you’re going to boat in for possible hidden hazards on bodies of water. Knowing the water you choose to boat on could “keep you out of deep water”.