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CATAWBA COUNTY LAKE PATROL: ABOUT US
UNIT STAFFING
The Lake Patrol unit is made up of two full time Lake Patrol Deputies that patrol the lakes and surrounding area year around. Approximately 25 part-time Deputies during peak season
TRAINING
Lake Patrol deputies have received advance training in marine law enforcement, water rescue techniques, radiological monitoring and emergency medical training. Full time deputies attend the Small Craft Enforcement course at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center located in Glynco. Ga. Part time Lake deputies attend a boater safety course, basic first aid course and conduct approximately 100 hours of training before being considered for the Lake Patrol Unit.

The Lake Patrol unit participates in a yearly Nuclear Regulatory Commission training and testing for lake evacuation in the event of a nuclear emergency. The unit is also a member of the Lake Emergency Response Team, made up of the local municipalities that surround Lake Norman.



Lake Patrol: A Division of Catawba County Sheriff's Office
 
 

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