Maritime Law

Law Enforcement Day this weekend – Shreveport Times

Recreational boaters can meet deputies with the Caddo Sheriff’s Marine Unit and get safety information Saturday during Red River Law Enforcement Day. The event will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Sheriff’s Marine Substation on Red … Continue reading

Law enforcement officers test their skills on water – KTVL

It is part of the state marine board’s Marine Law Enforcement Academy. Students worked through 10 real life scenarios ranging from outstanding warrants to educating boaters on boat safety. “We are learning all kinds techniques in different situations you …

Marine faces discharge after criticizing President Obama on Facebook – Gaston Gazette

SAN DIEGO — The Marine sergeant facing discharge because of critical comments about President Barack Obama says the board that recommended his dismissal ignored the law and instead relied on “personal opinion.” “I believe it was more …

ACLU: Marine was within his rights to criticize Obama – USA Today

But the Marine Corps is trying to kick him out because he spoke … about defending the Constitution and not following unlawful orders, as military law itself requires. Under Wilcox, this case does not present the “clear danger” to loyalty … Continue reading

Port of Kalama Seeks to Fill Commission Vacancy Left by Death of Longtime Port Commissioner Jim Lucas – Oregonian

According to state law, an appointment shall be made by the Port of Kalama … The port offers shovel ready sites, a new Industrial Park, state of the art Marine Terminals and transportation accessibility to rail and highway all just … Continue reading

Experts sleuth out what killed Puget Sound orca – Associated Press

Marine experts believe the female killer whale … suspect the injuries are linked to an underwater explosion or military training activity at sea. Law enforcement officers with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration last week …

Marine sorry for racial Trayvon Martin tweet – Marine Corp Times

Marine Corps Times received an email late Wednesday that … Stein’s attorneys have argued he’s acting within the boundaries of the law, and that he has a right to free speech. In January, the world learned via YouTube of a … Continue reading

New Jersey State Police ends hiring freeze, will accept applications – NJ.com

“From community policing to homeland security, aviation to marine law enforcement, crime scene forensics to cyber investigations, the New Jersey State Police has a specialty area that is sure to suit an applicant’s unique skills and …

Maritime security tackled in PNoy-Bryce meet – ABS-CBN

In her press statement, Bryce said that Australia and the Philippines share a common interest in ensuring maritime security “in accordance with international law.” “We talked about the productive cooperation we enjoy on defense and security matters.

CPSO to host Red River Law Enforcement Day – Shreveport Times

Recreational boaters can meet deputies with the Caddo Sheriff’s Marine Unit and get safety information Saturday during Red River Law Enforcement Day. The event will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Sheriff’s Marine Substation on Red … Continue reading