C.M.R. 16, 227, ch. 5, A Bureau of the Department of Public Safety, HARBOR MASTER BASIC TRAINING COURSE

Current through 2024-51, December 18, 2024

HARBOR MASTER BASIC TRAINING COURSE

Specification S-22

The following requirements are specified for certification of Harbor Masters as required by Title 25 M.R.S.A. SS 2803-A, subsection 7 and authorized to make arrest under Title 38, Chapter 1, subchapter 1, relevant to their duties as Harbor Master.

This certification empowers Harbor Masters to perform related law enforcement duties only; no general law enforcement authority outside this limited scope of duty is intended nor granted.

Requirements:

1. Be employed as a Harbor Master, and;

2. Successfully complete the pre-service law enforcement training as required of Reserve Officers, and;

3. Within a year of employment successfully complete the Harbor Master training course as prescribed by the Board.

4. 12 hours of instruction.

Procedures:

1. Harbor Masters who have sworn power to arrest and/or authority to carry a firearm in the course of duty will enroll in a reserve officer training course.

2. Knowledge and skills training of Harbor Master Duties will be conducted at sites specified by the Academy.

3. Certification will be issued on completion of both levels of training.

C.M.R. 16, 227, ch. 5, A Bureau of the Department of Public Safety, HARBOR MASTER BASIC TRAINING COURSE