Policy Text
I. Marine Patrol Unit Responsibilities
A. Enforce all criminal laws, Florida Statutes (FS), applicable regulatory laws
and ordinances relating to boating and marine safety;
B. Assist in investigations of crimes related to vessels;
C. Protect the lives and property of residents and visitors utilizing the
marinas, waterways and coastal waters of the city;
D. Investigate boating accidents;
E. Coordinate vessel movement, supervise mooring and regulate marine
traffic;
F. Enforce the City’s Anchorage Ordinance;
G. Investigate hazards to navigation and reporting hazards to the appropriate
agency;
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H. Assist in the preparation and implementation of ICS planning to include:
1. Distribution of hurricane materials and information;
2. Monitoring and reporting of tidal and flooding information;
3. Acquisition of applicable hurricane supplies; and
4. Evacuation.