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Marine Patrol

The Harpswell Marine Patrol unit actively patrols the
ocean and shores of Harpswell. The Marine Patrol
Unit’s has two deputies whose responsibilities include
marine harvester inspections. In 2021 there were a
total of 208 bushels inspected. Shell fish harvesting
violations resulted in four (4) citations and ten (10)
warnings being issued by the deputies. The deputies
performed twenty-seven (27) checks of coves,
landings, and property.

Dive Team

The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office Dive Team is continually
prepared for any underwater emergency or investigation in, but
not limited to, the waters of Cumberland County. The Dive Team
conducted nine (9) 8-hour training sessions throughout the year. One
training session provided support to the Sebago Lake Rotary Polar

Dip in Raymond during the Sebago Lake fishing derby. The training
sessions are designed to maintain the diver’s underwater skills, dive
equipment integrity, and water craft operation and navigation.

Dive Calls for Service: Dive Training Sites:
Hollis - Missing Person Big Sebago Lake
Little Sebago Lake
Presumpscot River
Atlantic Ocean, Harpswell
Crystal Lake, Gray
Pleasant Lake, Casco
Emergency Services Unit

The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office Emergency Services Unit (ESU) is a highly trained, multi-jurisdictional
team comprised of law enforcement officers from the Sheriff’s Office, Falmouth PD, Gorham PD, South
Portland PD, Westbrook PD, Windham PD and the Cumberland County Regional Communications Center.
The Team includes Tactical Operators, Tactical Medics, Marksmen, Crisis Negotiators, Support Personnel, and
Tactical Communications Officers. Each team member trains for a minimum of 300 hours per year.

ESU CALLS FOR SERVICE

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