I guess what was missing in the MP conversation with Joanna16 was any mentioned of a storm or what Joanna16 should do during this storm. Instead it appears that the MP was sent out to enforce the “no rafting” statue and that was what this autobot did.
In reading the large number of posts on many different threads regarding MP officers, it appears that the officers need additional training not only on boating and criminal laws but more importantly on how to interact with the populace. When reading the posts, most people are complaining about the officers demeanor.
This is not surprising as the Marine Patrol, as a group, is the least trained police department in the State. The majority of the officers are part time officers and as a result do not benefit from Police Standards and Trainings full time academy.
The State should seriously look at either abolishing the MP division and have the State Police handle boating or significantly increase the MP officers training.
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