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There are
numerous waterways within the City of Melbourne, including the
saltwater Indian River Lagoon and its freshwater tributaries, as
well as several lakes. A portion of Melbourne is located on the
barrier island that lies between the lagoon and the Atlantic
Ocean. The various water bodies are a major source of recreation
for the residents of Melbourne and all of Brevard County.
The Melbourne Police Department has designated marine patrol
officers who are assigned to waterway patrols. The officers are
also part of our Dive Recovery Team. Some of the dive team
call-outs are completed in conjunction with other law
enforcement agencies including the Brevard County Sheriff’s
Office and the Coast Guard.
The department may also be called upon to deal with homeland
security issues related to two main causeways, and can also be
involved in port and inlet security activities including the
boarding of suspicious boats. Marine activities include patrols
of canals in order to provide a police presence for homeowners
and decrease waterfront crimes.
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