Delaware unveils two new vessels to protect
our waterways and critical infrastructure
our waterways and critical infrastructure
WHO: Governor Jack Markell
Delaware U.S. Senator Chris Coons
Department of Safety and Homeland Security Secretary Lewis D. Schiliro
DNREC Secretary Collin P. O’Mara
Delaware State Police Colonel Robert M. Coupe
Division of Fish & Wildlife Chief of Enforcement Jim Graybeal
Delaware U.S. Senator Chris Coons
Department of Safety and Homeland Security Secretary Lewis D. Schiliro
DNREC Secretary Collin P. O’Mara
Delaware State Police Colonel Robert M. Coupe
Division of Fish & Wildlife Chief of Enforcement Jim Graybeal
WHAT: Unveiling of the new Delaware State Police Maritime Unit and two Homeland Security vessels that will patrol our waterways and protect critical infrastructure
WHEN: 10 a.m., Friday, November 4
WHERE: Fort Delaware State ParkAdjacent to the Fort Delaware State Park Ticket Office and city dock
45 Clinton Street
Delaware City, DE 19706
Directions are attached
45 Clinton Street
Delaware City, DE 19706
Directions are attached
WHY: Gov. Jack A. Markell, Homeland Security Secretary Lewis D. Schiliro and Natural Resources and Environmental Control Secretary Colin O’Mara will unveil two new maritime vessels acquired to enhance homeland security in Delaware.
The acquisition of both vessels came as a result of two separate federal grants. The Department of Safety and Homeland Security was awarded a 2009 Port Security grant to fund and completely stand up the Delaware State Police Marine Unit. The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control was awarded a 2008 Chemical Buffer Zone Protection Program grant to purchase its 22-foot watercraft. Both agencies are working together to protect critical infrastructure along Delaware waterways.
2 comments:
Isn't it curious that a nation that's broke (US)outfits the Department of Homeland Security with BOATS? The US Coast Guard has been guarding the coast of our homeland for a long time. Oh, yes, the Coast Guard is part of the military and the president wants his own civilian armed force to keep us citizens under control
Somehow, I get the feeling that these new toys WON'T be used to "protect the critical infrastructure", but, instead, be used to harrass and intimidate more American citizens. Nothing like being stopped on the water for a "safety inspection" while looking down the barrel of a .50 cal. The TSA has decided they can now patrol the nations highways and randomly "inspect" anyone they want to (resist, and die trying) and NOW, the Dept of Homeland Security (that name even SOUNDS like some Nazi dream) has decided they need to have high-tech naval vessels. Just in case, you know, there is anyone NOT wearing their safety vests, or carrying an ID while fishing. God help us. He might be the only one that can, now.
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