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SAFETY PATROLS Auxiliary safety patrols directly support the Coast Guard's Search and Rescue mission. Auxiliarists conduct safety patrols for the specific purpose of locating and/or helping persons and boats in distress. In most cases, auxiliary safety patrols work for a Coast Guard Operational Commander. In other cases, the Auxiliary are the only Coast Guard presence the public ever sees and may not have a local Coast Guard Operational Commander. Safety patrols are extremely important in providing the public with an opportunity to observe the Coast Guard Auxiliary in action. A proper patrol enhances the image of both the Coast Guard Auxiliary and the Coast Guard. It develops a sense of belief among members of the boating public that, when in trouble, assistance will be available. Due to issues with patrol security, no specific information will be available to the general public. |
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