Interesting show about the U.S. Coast Guard
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snowskierandpilot
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Ex law enforcement here. Appreciate drug interdiction efforts of USCG. Using man's best friend and partner, the canine,would greatly improve efficiency and safety of a boarding operation. Save time, improve safety and move to the next job. Thanks for reminding me of the same type of work being done on the seas. Only knowledge I have is on the hard.
psneeld
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The USCG does use dogs off and on.
My recollection is it is often the delivery from one vessel to another, which is pretty dangerous and difficult for humans much of the time may restrict their use.
I remember just picking up the phone and requesting DEA dogs for drug searches back in the early 80's. So, they do get used, and as undermanned as the USCG can be at times I would think there are some pretty good reasons their use is not more widespread.
My recollection is it is often the delivery from one vessel to another, which is pretty dangerous and difficult for humans much of the time may restrict their use.
I remember just picking up the phone and requesting DEA dogs for drug searches back in the early 80's. So, they do get used, and as undermanned as the USCG can be at times I would think there are some pretty good reasons their use is not more widespread.
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Found another episode where they had to rescue fisherman in Alaska in 80 knot winds and 30' seas. Had to go back to refuel 3 times, but they got it done. A swimmer went into those waters to clip those guys in so they could be hauled up. In my mind, those guys are real heros!
psneeld
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I was on awards boards (or had input) at different USCG Airstations for almost 8 years, you would be amazed at how often USCG Air and boat crews do some pretty amazing things.
Often award recommendations get submitted and whether approved or denied, and the general public never knows of the vast majority of them.
No different I am sure than the rest of the US Military and country wide first responders. Not too slight the rest of the world, I am sure real heroes are all over the place.... too many times that word is used and it's a far cry from reality.
Often award recommendations get submitted and whether approved or denied, and the general public never knows of the vast majority of them.
No different I am sure than the rest of the US Military and country wide first responders. Not too slight the rest of the world, I am sure real heroes are all over the place.... too many times that word is used and it's a far cry from reality.
