PiP - Marine Unit

About this episode

Marine Patrol DFC Jonathan Smith discusses his experiences on the waters of Charlotte County and a recent life-saving rescue.

In this episode, we are joined by Marine Patrol DFC. Jonathan Smith, who shares the unique perspective of working on the beautiful waters of Charlotte County. He also goes into detail on a life-saving rescue he and a trainee made recently of two incapacitated older men on a sinking vessel. Hosted by Chris Hall and Gabriella Ruiz of the CCSO PIO Team.

People in this episode

Hosts: Chris Hall, Gabriella Ruiz

Guest: Jonathan Smith

Topics covered

• marine patrol
• rescue operations
• public safety
• law enforcement
• water safety

Keywords

• marine unit
• Charlotte County
• rescue
• law enforcement
• public safety

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Charlotte County

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