| Columbia County Sheriff's Office |
David W. Harrison, Jr., SHERIFF James R. Sweet, UNDERSHERIFF
| MARINE PATROL |
| Copyright ©2006 Columbia County Sheriff's Office, Hudson,NY 12534 |
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During the boating season, the Sheriff’s Office Marine Patrol, patrols the Hudson River, Copake
Lake, Queechy Lake and Kinderhook Lake. Deputy Sheriff Chad Shufelt, who is certified by NYS
as a Public Vessel Pilot/Engineer, is the Sheriff's Office Marine Patrol Commander. Deputy Sheriff
Louis Bray is Deputy Commander.
The Marine Patrol is equipped with two patrol vessels; a 2006, 24 foot Hydra-Sport with a 250 H.P
Evinrude E-Tech motor. The patrol vessel is also equipped with a GPS Chart plotting system and is
moored in the Hudson River during the patrol season. Also, a 1999 18 foot center console, McKee
Craft with a 140 H.P Suzuki four stroke motor is assigned to the lakes and a support vessel for the
Hudson River.
In September of 2007, after receiving a grant from the New York State Division of Criminal justice
Services secured by Assemblyman Marcus Molinaro, the Sheriff's Office added a 2007 three
person SeaDoo 1500cc Personal Water Craft and trailer to its Marine Patrol. The "JetSki" will
enhance search, rescue, patrol and navigation of areas limited in access by the larger vessels. It will
also assist in DIVE Team operations and training.
In order to make our larger lakes and the thirty miles of Hudson River bordering our county as safe
as possible for all to enjoy, the Sheriff's Office Marine Patrol is responsible for the following tasks:
Deputy Sheriffs who volunteer and are assigned to the Sheriff's Marine Patrol must complete specialtraining in vessel safety, transportation, operation and laws effecting our waterways.
Lake, Queechy Lake and Kinderhook Lake. Deputy Sheriff Chad Shufelt, who is certified by NYS
as a Public Vessel Pilot/Engineer, is the Sheriff's Office Marine Patrol Commander. Deputy Sheriff
Louis Bray is Deputy Commander.
The Marine Patrol is equipped with two patrol vessels; a 2006, 24 foot Hydra-Sport with a 250 H.P
Evinrude E-Tech motor. The patrol vessel is also equipped with a GPS Chart plotting system and is
moored in the Hudson River during the patrol season. Also, a 1999 18 foot center console, McKee
Craft with a 140 H.P Suzuki four stroke motor is assigned to the lakes and a support vessel for the
Hudson River.
In September of 2007, after receiving a grant from the New York State Division of Criminal justice
Services secured by Assemblyman Marcus Molinaro, the Sheriff's Office added a 2007 three
person SeaDoo 1500cc Personal Water Craft and trailer to its Marine Patrol. The "JetSki" will
enhance search, rescue, patrol and navigation of areas limited in access by the larger vessels. It will
also assist in DIVE Team operations and training.
In order to make our larger lakes and the thirty miles of Hudson River bordering our county as safe
as possible for all to enjoy, the Sheriff's Office Marine Patrol is responsible for the following tasks:
 | Promote boating safety and an atmosphere conducive to safe recreational and commercial | |
| boat operation by direct contact with boaters. | ||
| Conduct boating education courses. | |
| Patrol in a highly visible manner to deter violations. | |
| Enforcement of navigation laws. | |
| Conduct boat safety equipment checks. | |
| Investigate accidents involving boats. | |
| Assist disabled vessels. | |
| Coordinate marine activities with other government agencies such as DEC, Parks and | |
| Recreation, other Sheriff’s Offices, etc. | ||
| Render assistance during storms, drownings, and other marine disasters. | |
| Support underwater recovery operations, rescue missions, and crime scene investigations. |
Deputy Sheriffs who volunteer and are assigned to the Sheriff's Marine Patrol must complete special
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