Decades of Dedicated Service

The United States Water Patrol was founded on May 4.1996 in Louisville KY.  to assist boaters on the Ohio River and local Lakes. near Louisville, KY and Southern Indiana. Our duties at that time we limited to towing short distance only and providing gas and limited assistance. Also at that time the primary mission of the U.S.W.P. was assisting boaters.

 The US Water Patrol was officially chartered and registered with the IRS, and the state of Kentucky  in 2001, as a uniformed all volunteer Homeland Security Support and Public Safety organization.

 The USWP's primary mission was changed from it's original concept of Public Safety to Homeland Security Support being our first priority and Public Safety became our secondary mission and extending our service on all waterways within the U.S. as well as assisting in natural disasters.when and as needed.

We are ready to assist Federal, State and Local authorities in any emergency situation as needed, such as Flooding, Rescue and support. And will continue to do so as long as necessary and the ability to do so. Among Homeland Security duties, the U.S. Water Patrol also provides the following duties & services:

 Homeland Security Support: We are the eyes and ears and a part of the front line of defense for our nation's Homeland Security by providing support, manpower and  equipment  as needed.  We patrol on land as well as water monitoring  activities on and around the water ways. This includes Dams & Locks, Power Stations, bridges, Shipping, Airports, Military installations  and public water supplies. We are also able to assist in any type of National, State or Local Disaster.

The United States Water Patrol's  Members do this solely for the satisfaction of making our Country and waterways safer and more enjoyable for all who use the nation’s Waterways.   

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Note: Within 2 hours of the attack on the World Trade center the  U.S. Water Patrol was on patrol guarding against possible terrorist attacks on targets.

The United States Water Patrol is a federally & State Registered 501c3 Uniformed maritime, multi-mission All Volunteer Homeland Security Support & Public Safety Organization​  that uses Naval ranks in its management methods and is dedicated to assist in protecting the safety and security of America. The U.S. Water Patrol  is composed of Homeland Security Officers, as well as Active, Former, and / or Retired members of the United States Armed Forces and Law Enforcement / Security officers and citizens from all types of backgrounds. 

Every member dedicated to the assurance of a safe and secure America for all.  The United States Water Patrol is also dedicated in assisting the boaters and the public on and off the water by responding to distress calls and / or safety & education. The U.S. Water Patrol operates 24 hours a day 7 days a week 365 days a year

When the US Water Patrol first started out we were asked in a meeting by the USCG "Why reinvent the wheel when you can join us and the Auxiliary and be part of it" Our answer to that was " We are not reinventing the wheel we are adding a spoke to the wheel thus making it stronger and better" By adding more people and boats and training we can make it easer for you and make safer and better on the water. It is not and never has been our intention to try to replace or take away from others I feel that everyone working together can make it better.  

 I have also heard some misunderstandings about us. I hope this will answer any questions you may have about us.

 ANWSERS: Homeland Security: Homeland Security is every American's duty to help guard and protect the United States from harm.  We also feel that there is a need for organized and trained people who know what and where to look for possible problems and how to respond to them. Also, we do this because we want to give something of ourselves to our country and other people; and also make it a little safer and better for us all.  Public Safety If you are a boater this will not be a surprise to you. There is a great need for assistance on the water. There are a lot of things that can go wrong while out on or around the water. There are limited resources for you to call upon. We help by providing assistance to the public. Have you ever ran out of gas or needed a tow. Most boaters will come to another boater’s aid, but by not knowing what to do can sometimes cause more problems. Also most boaters do not always know what to look for in spotting others in need. If you call for help you could be charged a large amount for assistance or a tow.  

Safety Patrols: We aid and assist the public on and along the waterways And respond to and/or assist in water related distress calls such as Disabled boats, Accidents, Medical Transpirations. Escorts,   Search and Rescue Marking reporting and removing water hazards, monitoring unsafe Water conditions  Diver Support. 

Security: Patrolling and monitoring activities on and around, Marinas, Docks and Slips, Launching Ramps, Water front parks, vehicles parked around these sites, Boats & Ships at anchor, Tow boats & Barges, Factories and business, Rail Road Tracks and Bridges, Power lines, Power Plants, Dams & Locks, Bridges along the highways over water, dock areas, Ports, Water Intakes, and Reservoirs. We monitor and report unsafe boating, vandalism, theft, pollution, illegal dumping. 

Public Service: we provided a variety of information to the boating public on safe boating & River & Water information, Safety and life saving equipment. Boating and safety class. Charts, Maps. ​

When able We also provide  boats to stand by and assist with the following: Fishing Tournaments, Scout Outings, regattas, Sport/Recovery Diving, other water events.

When needed can also deliver medical supplies and staples to Towboats and other vessels while underway to their destinations including transporting sick and injured crewmen from the vessel to land  

 Assistance:  Search and Rescue, Body search  Boat fires, First Aid, Emergency message delivery, Towing, Gas,Boat recovery, Navigation, Launching and Docking assistance, Extracting boats. Diver Support, Escort, Security checks.

The United States Water Patrol was founded on May 4.1996 in Louisville KY.  to assist boaters on the Ohio River and local Lakes. near Louisville, KY and Southern Indiana. Our duties at that time we limited to towing short distance only and providing gas and limited assistance. Also at that time the primary mission of the U.S.W.P. was assisting boaters.

 The US Water Patrol was officially chartered and registered with the IRS, and the state of Kentucky  in 2001, as a uniformed all volunteer Homeland Security Support and Public Safety organization.

 The USWP's primary mission was changed from it's original concept of Public Safety to Homeland Security Support being our first priority and Public Safety became our secondary mission and extending our service on all waterways within the U.S. as well as assisting in natural disasters.when and as needed.

We are ready to assist Federal, State and Local authorities in any emergency situation as needed, such as Flooding, Rescue and support. And will continue to do so as long as necessary and the ability to do so. Among Homeland Security duties, the U.S. Water Patrol also provides the following duties & services:

 Homeland Security Support: We are the eyes and ears and a part of the front line of defense for our nation's Homeland Security by providing support, manpower and  equipment  as needed.  We patrol on land as well as water monitoring  activities on and around the water ways. This includes Dams & Locks, Power Stations, bridges, Shipping, Airports, Military installations  and public water supplies. We are also able to assist in any type of National, State or Local Disaster.

The United States Water Patrol's  Members do this solely for the satisfaction of making our Country and waterways safer and more enjoyable for all who use the nation’s Waterways.                                                                                                                                                                                                    When the US Water Patrol first started out we were asked in a meeting by the USCG "Why reinvent the wheel when you can join us and the Auxiliary and be part of it" Our answer to that was " We are not reinventing the wheel we are adding a spoke to the wheel thus making it stronger and better" By adding more people and boats and traning we can make it easer for you and make safer and better on the water. It is not and never has been our intention to try to replace or take away from others I feel that everyone working together can make it better.  Ihave also heard some misunderstandings about us.  Homeland Security  is every American's duty to help guard and protect the United States from harm.  We also feel that there is a need for organized and trained people who know what and where to look for possible problems and how to respond to them. Also, we do this because we want to give something of ourselves to our country and other people; and also make it a little safer and better for us all.   Public Safety, If you are a boater this will not be a surprise to you. There is a great need for assistance on the water. There are a lot of things that can go wrong while out on or around the water. There are limited resources for you to call upon. We help by providing assistance to the public. Have you ever ran out of gas or needed a tow. Most boaters will come to another boater’s aid, but by not knowing what to do can sometimes cause more problems. Also most boaters do not always know what to look for in spotting others in need. If you call for help you could be charged a large amount for assistance or a tow.  I don't think you will find very many people out on the water whose only purpose is to assist the public in Safety and Security just for the joy of doing it. Safety Patrols: We aid and assist the public on and along the waterways And respond to and/or assist in water related distress calls such as Disabled boats, Accidents, Medical Transpirations. Escorts,   Search and Rescue Marking reporting and removing water hazards, monitoring unsafe Water conditions  Diver Support. Security: Patrolling and monitoring activities on and around, Marinas, Docks and Slips, Launching Ramps, Water front parks, vehicles parked around these sites, Boats & Ships at anchor, Tow boats & Barges, Factories and business, Rail Road Tracks and Bridges, Power lines, Power Plants, Dams & Locks, Bridges along the highways over water, dock areas, Ports, Water Intakes, and Reservoirs. We monitor and report unsafe boating, vandalism, theft, pollution, illegal dumping.