[OSMB-News] News Release -Klamath County Marine Patrol Recognized for Outstanding Service to Boating Safety

[Massey, Ashley]

For Immediate Release                                                                 Date: Wednesday, November 3, 2010

Klamath County Marine Patrol Recognized for Outstanding Service to Boating Safety

                The Oregon State Marine Board recognized Klamath County marine deputies and volunteers for their outstanding job performance and contributions to boating safety during the 2010 boating season at the Marine Board's annual Law Enforcement Conference held in Bend, on October 19.
                Deputy Daren Krag brought home two prestigious awards: the Boating Under the Influence Award for awareness and dedication in deterring intoxicated boat operators and the Deputy of the Year Award.  Deputy Krag conducted 963 boat examinations, issued 48 citations and 392 warnings, conducted 28 hull inspections and apprehended 11 intoxicated boaters.  "Deputy Krag has won Officer of the year two years in a row," said Marty Law, Boating Safety Program Manager for the Marine Board.  "Congratulations for your outstanding work and dedication to boating safety."
[cid:image003.png at 01CB7B5B.6CF0C570]                The Klamath County Marine Patrol program volunteers were also recognized with the Volunteer of the Year and the Don Christensen Team Volunteer awards.  William Richards single handedly contributed 749 hours in support of marine law enforcement activities and the entire volunteer team, in which Richards is a part, contributed 2,202 hours toward marine patrol and boating education outreach.  "This is a very strong volunteer program, and Klamath County boaters are lucky to have such high caliber people out on the water ensuring their safety," Law added.
For more information about the Marine Board's law enforcement boating safety partnerships and programs, visit www.boatoregon.com<http://www.boatoregon.com>
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Ashley A. Massey
Public Information Officer
Oregon State Marine Board
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