Law Enforcement (LE) is a HUGE part of the Coast Guard. When the Coast Guard boards boats, they have to be prepared for anything and everything they might encounter! They do carry guns and are trained to use them when needed. They know how to take people down and protect themselves against attackers.
Located in Charleston South Carolina is the USCG Maritime Law Enforcement Academy. Here is a little about the academy:The U.S. Coast Guard Maritime Law Enforcement Academy was established in November, 2004 at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center in Charleston, SC to prepare Coast Guard personnel to perform as Maritime Law Enforcement Officers. In addition, we enhance the Maritime Law Enforcement skills of students from our fellow federal, state and local agencies, as well as the international community. We accomplish this through the delivery of high quality training that provides the knowledge and skills necessary for graduates to perform in a Safe, Legal and Professional manner. We also develop, maintain and make readily available up-to-date training material that supports the standardization and professionalism of the Coast Guard’s entire Maritime Law Enforcement Training system. Click HERE to visit the CG website and learn more about the USCG MLE.
I was recently in touch with Jason who works with the Coast Guard. He visited the USCG MLE and shot some really cool footage during his visit! Here is one of the videos he shot. It will give you a little insight into what he USCG MLE is all about!
There is also a channel set up on Daily Motion. Go HERE and check out more videos and lots of interesting information!
Also, you can visit GoCoastGuard.com to learn more about the CG and the CG Reserve!
I think it is important for the US people to be more informed about the Coast Guard and what they do! There are so many times, the Coast Guard gets forgotten about. People focus more on the Army, Navy, Marines, and Air Force. Which I understand, they are in the news more. Please know that the CG does their part too! Don't think that the CG isn't overseas helping, because they are! They protect our country and our boarders! Please thank a Coastie any chance you get. And sleep well tonight knowing that my husband is out to sea protecting right now, protecting YOU!
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