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Coast Guard Sector Northern New England (SNNE) reserve members attached to SNNE including Station Rockland, Station South Portland and Station Portsmouth Harbor, participate in law enforcement training at the range as part of their Boarding Team College in Portland, Maine, May 19, 2023. Law enforcement members qualify or prequalify while practicing their marksmanship skills to maintain proficiency. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Amber Howie)

Sept. 3, 2024

Calling Reservists who want to be Boarding Officers!

The Boarding Officer Practical Course (BOPC) is for you!

A Coast Guard member maintains officer's presence while being taunted by men dressed in "red man suits" during boarding team member training at Coast Guard Station Juneau (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Jon-Paul Rios)

May 1, 2024

Coast Guard to review law enforcement training

Now is your chance to shape the future of law enforcement.

Boarding officers in an interceptor boat from the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Stratton take suspected smugglers into custody during the boarding of a suspected smuggling vessel in international waters in the drug transit zone of the Eastern Pacific Ocean, Feb. 23, 2017. The Stratton seized a total of 3,700 pounds of cocaine during their counter-smuggling patrol. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Mark Barney)

Jan. 8, 2024

From Mission Analysis Report to action: Reshaping Coast Guard maritime enforcement

Changing times means changing missions - expectations for safety remain.

A coast guard member is in body armor at a firing range with his weapon level and pointed at the targets during a qualification course.

Dec. 5, 2023

After 20 years the Coast Guard is changing their Personal Defense Weapon

Here’s when you can expect to see the change.

The Coast Guard’s new law enforcement operational clothing (LEOC), the First Tactical Defender top and trouser, is made from a breathable blend of cotton and nylon with ripstop and moisture-wicking technology. The Coast Guard authorized designated law enforcement units to buy and use the LEOC for maritime law enforcement training and missions.

May 30, 2023

Coast Guard authorizes alternate uniform and weapon-mounted lights for law enforcement

The new clothing is designed to keep members cool and dry during hot weather.

Nov. 16, 2022

Mentoring opportunity for DHS women in law enforcement

The DHS Women in Law Enforcement Mentoring Program is accepting applications for those interested in mentoring and being a mentee.

A U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Clearwater aircrew and a Royal Bahamas Defence Force boat crews intercepted 88 people aboard a Haitian sail freighter near Great Inagua, Bahamas Jan. 23, 2022. The people were intercepted during a suspected migrant venture approximately 23 miles west of Great Inagua, Bahamas. (Royal Bahamas Defence Force photo)

Jan. 27, 2022

Frontline Focus: Coast Guard, partner agency intercept 88 Haitians near Great Inagua, Bahamas, and more.

Coast Guard, partner agency intercept 88 Haitians near Great Inagua, Bahamas; Coast Guard rescues six from distressed sailing vessel near Mona Island, Puerto Rico; Coast Guard repatriates 90 Dominicans to the Dominican Republic following three illegal voyage interdictions near Puerto Rico; Coast Guard rescues kayaker near Slidell, Louisiana; and Navy and Coast Guard stop boat in Caribbean with suspected cocaine shipment worth $22 million.

Petty Officer 3rd Class Noah Denend (foreground) watches as his shipmates demonstrate ground escape procedures during law enforcement training at Coast Guard Station Chincoteague, Virginia, February 18, 2020. The new Coast Guard training adds a focus on ground fighting in order to keep law enforcement officers safe as they adapt to ever-changing situations. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Stephen Lehmann)

Jan. 19, 2022

LEIs: Make sure you attend LEI school by Oct. 1

In order to maintain your LEI designation you must attend LEI school