We are proud to announce that the Tillamook County Sheriff’s Office was recognized as the Marine Program of the Year by the Oregon State Marine Board (OSMB) at their annual Post-Season Conference in Bend, earlier this week.
Accepting, and ultimately responsible, for this honor, was TCSO Marine Deputy Dennis Greiner. Our Marine Program has been shorthanded by one deputy for several years, but Deputy Greiner, along with Seasonal Marine Cadet Brodie Cloud, have still managed to provide award-winning service to the residents and visitors of Tillamook County.
TCSO’s Marine Program is a year-round program funded by the OSMB through boat registration fees and waterway access permits. The TCSO Marine Program provides boat patrol on all of Tillamook County’s navigable waterways, water and boat safety education programs, water rescues, and assists our public safety partners whenever possible.
Deputy Greiner has been serving in the Marine Program for more than five years and is also responsible for maintaining TCSO’s fleet of watercraft, ensuring that they are ready to launch when needed. Deputy Greiner also instructs at the OSMB’s training academy at both the jet-boat and drift-boat schools, which are provided to Marine Deputy’s and OSP personnel around the state.
“I’d say the favorite part of my job is educating the public about boating and water safety, and instructing for the OSMB,” said Deputy Greiner.
Congratulations Marine Deputy Greiner and Marine Cadet Brodie Cloud, and keep up the great work!
