Sheriff’s New Marine and Mounted Units | Chicago News

Porter County’s sheriff’s department is stepping up its game with two new specialized units: a high-speed Marine Unit patrolling 13 miles of coastline and a Mounted Enforcement Unit riding horses in community events. The Marine Unit, equipped with a 20-year-old Boston Whaler, focuses on safety, public relations, and responding to incidents — like a recent jet ski overload with kids without life jackets. Meanwhile, the Mounted Unit, still in pilot mode, brings officers to schools and fairs while training volunteers — and could one day assist in search-and-rescue where drones can’t reach. With K-9, SWAT, drone, and crisis negotiation teams already in place, this large county department uses state grants and local funding to tackle diverse emergencies. And yes — horseback riding isn’t just for PR; it’s also a stress-reliever for officers facing daily chaos. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d8aa31300bb91ccb