U. S. Water Patrol

Welcome

Is to help guard aginst terrorism and to assist in safeguarding our national water ways for Homeland Security and aid in public safety on and around our waterways anywhere, anytime we are needed,

Also to protect life and property whenever possible.





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Often, the U.S. Water Patrol Officer is the first responder to the scene of emergency situations such as boat accidents and drowning's. After assessing the situation and alerting other officers &/or agencies, the USWPO continues to assist investigating officers and rescue personnel.

Note:

All U.S.Water Patrol Equipment: Boats,Trucks,Generators, ETC. are made available to other Organizations, and Agencies as needed upon request.



The United States Water Patrol was conceived in the late summer of 1999 on the Ohio River in Louisville, KY. It was just a father and son and 1 14' boat wanting to assist other boaters on the Ohio River and local Lakes near Louisville, KY. At that time we were limited to towing short distance only, providing gas and limited assistance. Also at that time we where just assisting other boaters as non uniformed good Samaritans.

On May 4, 2001: We were officially chartered as a uniformed all volunteer Public Safety Organization to assist boaters on all waterways in Kentucky.


On June 11, 2005 We received our 501c3 status as a non profit Volunteer Homeland Security & Public Safety Organization from the IRS.


On Sept. 11, 2001: The U.S. Water Patrol changed from it's Primary mission of Public Safety to Homeland Security being our primary mission and Public Safety became our secondary mission. Assisting in the security of our nation is our main concern.

Also On September 11, 2001 the U.S. Water Patrol's Name and Logo was registered as a Homeland Security Organization with the Commonwealth of Kentucky and granted a Certificate of Registration