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Marine Patrol

Harpswell Marine Division works on the water
and the shores of Harpswell. The Marine Patrol’s
Unit (2 Deputies) responsibilities included marine
harvester inspections, a total of 387 bushels
inspected. Shell Fish Haversting violations
resulted in 9 summonses and 8 warnings being
issued by the deputies. The team performed
several checks of coves, landings, and property.

Due to limited staffing in 2019 our patrol efforts
on Sebago Lake were limited.

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, eight (8) hour training sessions throughout the
year. These training sessions are designed to maintain the diver’s
underwater skills, dive equipment integrity and water craft

operation and navigation.
Dive Training Sites: Dive Calls for Service:
Big Sebago Lake Raymond - Polar Dip Safety
Little Sebago Lake Bridgton - Vehicle Recovery
Presumpscot River Casco - Stolen Property Recovery
Atlantic Ocean, Harpswell

Emergency Services Unit

The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office Emergency Services Unit is a highly trained, multi-
jurisdictional team with members hailing from the Sheriff’s Office, Falmouth PD, Gorham PD, South
Portland PD, Westbrook PD, Windham PD and Cumberland Co. Regional Communications Center. The
Team includes Tactical Operators, Tactical Medics, Marksmen, Negotiators, Support Personnel and
Tactical Communications Officers. Each team member receives at minimum 240 hours of training per year.

ESU CALLS FOR SERVICE

84
67 Calls for
63
Service
Full Team
Activation

5 6 4
7.
2017 2018 2019