Police boat

Police boat

A police boat is usually a small sea-faring vessel that is used by police agencies to patrol bodies of water. They are usually employed on major rivers [ [http://www.thamespolicemuseum.org.uk/index.html Thames Police Museum] ] , in enclosed harbors near cities or in places where a stronger presence than that offered by the Harbourmaster or Coast Guard is needed.

Police boats have high-performance engines in order to catch up with fleeing fugitives on the water. They have been used since the beginning of the 20th century. [ [http://www.eastrivernyc.org/ehistory/pirates_48027_1_p.php 1903 New York Harbor Police boat patrol capturing pirates] ]

Gallery of police boats

See also

*Coast guard
*Fire boat
*Harbourmaster
*Water police

References


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