For Immediate Release
| PR #: | 1500071 |
| Date Issued: | Jun 23, 2015 - 11:55am |
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Washoe County Sheriff's Office launches new Marine 9 patrol boat at Lake Tahoe |
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| CONTACT: | Deputy Jeff McCaskill Washoe County Sheriff's Office Office 775-328-6370 Cell 775-771-8252 |
The Washoe County Sheriff's Office unveiled a new boat to patrol the waters of Lake Tahoe, Sheriff Chuck Allen announced today. The new state of the art vessel, "Marine 9", is being launched just as the waters of Lake Tahoe will be increasing with activity this Fourth of July and into the Northern Nevada Summer.
The Sheriff's Office new "Marine 9" is a 28-foot Titan T280 Pilot aluminum boat with twin 300hp Mercury outboard motors. The new boat is equipped with the most technologically advanced Radar, Sonar, and GPS systems to assist with search, rescue and lifesaving missions along with routine marine patrol functions.
"I know how important this vessel is to the Incline Village community and to the thousands of people who visit Lake Tahoe each year," Sheriff Allen said. "The advanced capabilities of this vessel will allow the well trained personnel at the Sheriff's Office to better serve the community."
In addition to its regular patrol duties, Marine 9 will also be available to assist partner agencies on Lake Tahoe, including the Nevada Department of Wildlife, North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District and United States Coast Guard.
"Marine 9" is staffed by specially trained Sheriff's Deputies and the all-volunteer Incline Marine Auxiliary Unit who respond to emergencies 24/7, 365 days a year. Anyone who is interested in information related to Marine 9 or who would like to make donations to the program is asked to contact Lieutenant Jeff Clark at the Incline Village Substation at (775) 832-4104.
To view a video of today's press conference, click on the following link: washoesheriff.com/tmp/Marine9.mp4
The Washoe County Sheriff's Office is dedicated to preserving a safe and secure community with professionalism, respect, integrity and the highest commitment to equality. Sheriff Darin Balaam is the 27th person elected to serve as the Sheriff of Washoe County since the Office was created in 1861. The Washoe County Sheriff's Office strives to ensure public safety by building trust and creating partnerships within the diverse communities in which we serve. We will promote the dignity of all people supported by our words and actions through open communication while fostering an environment of professionalism, integrity and mutual respect.
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