About

The Water Safety Patrol unit uses a 42-foot boat owned by Ozaukee County and part of the Emergency Management department.  The boat is docked at the Port Washington Marina and is in service during the boating season.  It is supervised by a Captain and two Lieutenants, each completing requirements specific to their position.  The unit's patrol area covers approximately 900 square statute miles during normal operations.

Missions

The missions of the Water Safety Patrol are:

To provide marine search & rescue capability on the waters of Lake Michigan adjacent to Ozaukee County, Wisconsin

To provide a limited law enforcement capability on the Lake

To cooperate with federal, state and local government agencies within the capabilities and limitations of available equipment and trained personnel.  This mission encompasses all elements of marine search & rescue and law enforcement when the WSP is operating under the direction & authority of such an agency

Click on thumbnail for larger view.  Photos courtesy of Ray Meyer.

Questions or problems regarding this web site should be directed to mfitzgerald@co.ozaukee.wi.us