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Tuesday, 14 July 2009 14:55
We have two full-time deputies assigned to patrol the waters of the Columbia River, including the Columbia County portion of Multnomah Channel.  We also have a part-time, seasonal deputy deployed  during the spring and summer months.
 
Marine deputies are assisted by reserve deputies and VIPS volunteers on a case-by-case basis to promote water safety and good boating.
 
The Oregon Marine Board provides a large portion of the funding for Marine deputies, who are dedicated to river patrol.
 
 
BOAT INSPECTIONS
 
The Sheriff's Office promotes boating safety by providing safety inspections on the river, along the shore and at the Sheriff's Office. The sheriff deploys sworn deputies and certified volunteers to conduct these inspections.
 
Those wishing to obtain a hull inspection or safety inspection can meet at 10:00 a.m. every Sunday morning at the sheriff's office.
 
Every boat on the water is subject to a safety inspection at any time. Our aim is to make boating on Oregon's waterways a safe and pleasurable experience for boaters of all ages.
 
Last Updated on Thursday, 03 September 2009 19:04