The Venice Police Department Marine Unit is responsible for law enforcement and rescue activities on the waterways in and around the City of Venice. The unit patrols area lakes, the Intracoastal Waterway, and the Gulf of Mexico up to 9 miles offshore. Marine officers patrol all parks and government properties assigned to the West Coast Inland Navigation District and the Army Corp of Engineers.

The unit works closely with the City of Venice Fire Department, Sarasota County Sheriffs Marine Unit, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, United States Coast Guard, and many other marine enforcement agencies.

The Marine Unit has five vessels, a 32 foot Andros, 26 foot Yellow Fin, a 17 foot Boston Whaler,  and two 14 foot Jon Boat for shallow water applications.

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