Marine Patrol

Marine Patrol Boats

The mission of the Marine Patrol is the promotion of boating safety and the protection of life and property in the waters surrounding Mercer Island and the cities of Bellevue, Renton, Medina, and the Towns of Hunts Point, and Yarrow Point. 

We achieve our mission by conducting regular boat patrols of the lake and surrounding shoreline, enforcing state and local laws, responding to calls for assistance, providing emergency medical aid, suppressing boat and waterfront fires, investigating water-related accidents, and educating the public on safe boating practices.

If you have any boating-related questions or want boating safety material, please get in touch with us at the following:

Telephone: (206) 275-7953 or
Email Marine Patrol Sergeant Herzog

Marine Patrol Unit
Mercer Island Police
9611 SE 36th Street
Mercer Island, WA 98040

 
Boating Education

The Marine Patrol unit promotes boating safety and education in all facets of their work: boating enforcement contacts, educational literature, boating safety inspections, public presentations and special events.

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It's the Law! Mandatory Boater Safety Education

Currently, all boaters in Washington State age 50 and under are required to take or have taken a National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) and Washington State approved boating education course to operate a boat with a motor rated over 15 horse power. 
 
To receive a Boater Education Card, boaters must complete the course then submit a copy of their course certificate along with the State Parks application.

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Marine Patrol Staffing

The City of Mercer Island has placed a priority on its marine patrol with full-time staffing during the boating season of May through September. This staffing includes a full-time Marine Patrol Sergeant and a Marine Patrol Officer. Additionally, a majority of the Mercer Island Police Officers are cross-trained in boating operations and enforcement (which enables the unit to have a 24-hour emergency response).

Key Benefits

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Public Assistance

The primary duty of the marine patrol is to promote public safety on the water. In fulfilling this mission, it frequently becomes necessary to rescue persons in varying degrees of distress. It is the policy of the Department to provide emergency assistance to prevent loss of life, injury, or damage to property and to assist the public with situations such as the following:

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Vessels Marine Patrol 11

The 30 foot ALMAR Patrol/Rescue was placed into service in 1997 and was built in Tacoma Washington, by Aluminum Marine Construction Inc. She has a full cabin, large working cockpit, is well suited for dive operation and capable of carrying up to 8 sick or injured people on full backboards.  This vessel is also equipped with fire suppression equipment. This vessel has proven to be a great workhorse in gale-force winds, the demands of Seafair, as well as day-to-day patrols.

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