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Marine Enforcement Unit
 Our #1 goal is public safety on the waterways of Calcasieu Parish.
- Patrols more than 325 square miles of waterways in Calcasieu Parish, and assists with patroling more that 650 square miles with our neighbors to the south, Cameron Parish.
- We have assisted with drowning and boating accidents from the Mississippi to the Sabine River.
- The marine unit currently has 3 full time, 1 part time and 5 reserve boat captains.
- Currently we are averaging 10 fatalities a year.
- Most fatalities are related to boating accidents, with some related to swimming with strong currents, and unattended children.
Have a great day on the water and be courteous to your fellow boaters!
Float Plan: [Download PDF Document]
Complete this form before boating and leave it with a reliable person who can be depended upon to notify the Sheriff Department or Coast Guard or other rescue organization in case you do not return as scheduled. Do not try to file this form with the Coast Guard, they do not accept float plans. A word of caution: In case you are delayed, and it is not an emergency, inform those with your float plan, the police and/or Coast Guard of your delay in order to avoid an unnecessary search
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