Marine Unit
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The Swinomish Police Department's Marine Division is equipped with two Wave Runners, a 19" John Boat and a 32' Argus
Class, Northwind Boat. All of the boats are used in search, rescue and law enforcement as an independent function of the
Police Department and in cooperation with the Skagit County Sheriff's Department, Department of Emergency Management and
the US Coast Guard.
The marine patrol area includes the waters of Puget Sound from a line between Edmonds and Kingston, north to the Canadian
border and west in the Strait of Juan de Fuca to Port Angeles. The patrol area reflects the usual and accustomed fishing
area of the Swinomish Nation.
The 32' Northwind boat, pictured on this webpage, is a multi purpose vessel which has been
used successfully in search and rescue, fire fighting and law enforcement. The boat is equipped for day and night
operations. The fire fighting manifold is powered by an inboard V6 and is capable if delivering 1250 gallons a minute
@ 125 psi at the fire monitor. The inboard system is also capable of propulsion for use in a shallow water environment.
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Marine Division
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