Oklahoma Department of Public Safety

Highway Patrol Division
Lake Patrol Section

The Lake Patrol Section (Troop W) of the Oklahoma Highway Patrol serves as the boating safety education, enforcement and marine investigation arm of the Oklahoma Department of Public Safety.

Responsibilities

• Enforcing all state and federal laws, special rules and regulations pertaining to boating safety
• Teaching boating safety education programs for schools, civic clubs and other interested agencies and persons
• Performing emergency search, rescue and recovery missions statewide in all manmade or natural disaster situations
• Providing training opportunities for other marine law enforcement agencies
• Conducting courtesy boarding inspections of all vessels for proper equipment, registration and overall safety
• Investigating and submitting reports on all boating accidents and drownings
• Presenting programs and exhibits concerning boating safety issues at fairs, boat shows and other public events
• Investigating marine theft and fraud within the territorial boundaries of Oklahoma