
Marine Patrol Services
The Napa Sheriff's Office provides Marine Patrol services for Lake Berryessa year around and will respond at night on a call-out basis for life threatening emergencies. Deputies assigned to Marine Patrol drive various types of specially equipped vessels, some of which are equipped to handle calls in inclement weather. The Marine Patrol Unit will also respond to calls for service on the Napa River outside of the city limits as needed.
Duties
Their duties on the water include:
- Boating Safety Inspections
- Boating Safety Presentations
- Enforcement of State and Local Laws
- Search and Rescue
- Vessel Accident Investigation
- Handling requests for Mutual Aid, such as providing security during "Fleet Week" in the San Francisco Bay.