WASHOE COUNTY SHERIFF DEPARTMENT
MARINE "9"
INCLINE MARINE AUXILIARY
"IMA"
Washoe County Sheriff's Office-"Marine 9" Vessel
"Marine 9" is a 24' Almar patrol/rescue vessel based in Incline Village, Nevada and is available for use by the department 365 days a year. It is operationally ready for any need, be it emergency, search and rescue, law enforcement requirements and to assist other law enforcement agencies on the Lake. It can be underway within minutes, when the need occurs.
We as a volunteer group maintain a level of proficiency to respond as a team with the WCSO for these “on call” emergencies. Additionally, during the summer season, it is staffed with a deputy and volunteers from the IMA group for routine patrolling and on special events and holidays. We also will schedule special training days, to keep current with the demands of the Washoe County Substation.
On occasion, there is the mutual need to provide training and introduction, to the public, law enforcement and other persons with a need to ride along in law enforcement vehicles.
Marine-9, under rigid guidelines will provide this accommodation. Authorization from key management personnel is required.
When a request has been approved, this individual is required to view the “Onboard Safety” video (see link below), take a brief quiz relating to the safe operation onboard Marine 9 and complete the “INDEMNITY AND HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT”. Please bring it along on your first “Ride-along” assignment or your first meeting. This form will be kept in your file for future rides and indoctrination into the IMA program.
"HOW DO I JOIN"
You need to attend three sanctioned IMA events or monthly meetings. Meetings are held monthly at the Incline Sub Station. Before you attend the first meeting, you will need to view the “Onboard Safety” video (see link below), take a brief quiz relating to the safe operation onboard Marine 9 and complete the "liability waiver", the IMA application and submitt it to an IMA board member. After your third event, this application will be submitted for a full background check. The IMA Board will interview you at the Sheriff's office and vote on your admission to the unit.
ARE THERE DUES?
Yes. $25.00, due and payable between January 1st and March 1st.
WHAT ARE THE MINIMUM TRAINING REQUIREMENTS?
You need to be CPR/Basic First Aid trained. The unit usually offers this training once a year, but you are encouraged to get outside training. The Marine 9 vessel has special requirements of safety, search and rescue, foul weather gear, night operations, navigation and boat handling skills that are taught and maintained.
You will also be expected to participate in the various training that the IMA provides, depending on what areas you are interested in.
IS THERE A MINIMUM AMOUNT OF TIME THAT I HAVE TO DEVOTE TO THE IMA?
Yes….50 hours minimum a year.
DOES THE UNIT SUPPLY ANY EQUIPMENT?
A 24 foot Almar Law Enforcement Vessel and the required safety equipment. The following uniform items are for sale at the volunteers expense and required to be worn while on duty: Team hat, short sleeve team shirt, long and short pants.
WHAT IF I AM INJURED DURING A SEARCH?
You are covered under the county’s workman’s comp insurance. You will be covered from the time of call out, to the time you return to your residence (providing you are going straight home). You are also covered while traveling to and from a meeting or training.
ARE THERE BYLAWS GOVERNING THIS ORGANIZATION?
Yes.
They are available on request. Thank you for your interest in the Washoe
County Sheriff Office IMA volunteer program.
Click on Link Below to view movie and take test. At the end of the test, please print and sign the waiver and bring it with you on your first observation ride-along.
(Please be patient, depending on your loading speed, the movie may take several minutes to load)
