The
NASBLA BOAT Program is excited to announce the expansion of its course catalog with the addition of the
Personal Watercraft for Law Enforcement training course. This course gives maritime law enforcement and emergency responders, with proficient boating skills, a comprehensive framework in order to become more proficient with specialized skills necessary to operate personal watercraft in the maritime law enforcement environment.
“We are excited to offer this PWC-LE course to better prepare our nations maritime law enforcement operators to respond to all scenarios they encounter on the water while operating personal watercraft,” said Dave Considine, NASBLA’s Boat Operations and Training (BOAT) Program Director.
A key element of this course will be the preparation of participants to become qualified in the tasks necessary for response to maritime safety and security operations, and Coast Guard/FEMA recognition in the national qualification database maintained by and through NASBLA. The three day (24 hour) course will focus on the elements in the following qualification areas.
- PWC Basics, Nomenclature, Safety Considerations
- PWC Handling at slow and high speed
- Off Throttle Steering
- Advanced PWC Operations and Hazard Mitigation
- PWCLE Intercepts
- Evasive Maneuvering
- Operation around and recovery of persons in the water Trailering
- PWCLE vs PWC Intercepts and Pursuits
- PWC Interruption Tactics
The class is designed to provide federal, state, county, local and tribal law enforcement officers and first responders in the maritime domain the knowledge and skills to perform PWC operations in a safe and efficient manner, under a national curriculum. Students who seek this specialized training must have advanced boating skills (required) - some PWC operational experience is preferred, but not a prerequisite.
For more information visit the Boat Operation and Training (BOAT) Program's
course catalog page.