Marine Patrol

Mission Statement


  • To conduct marine law enforcement on the waters subject to the jurisdiction of East Hampton Town and the State of New York.
  • Conduct search and rescue operations within the jurisdiction of the Town and State and assist the United States Coast Guard in matters that pertain to public safety.
  • Assist other Town departments in matters of public safety and enforcement with the marine environment.
  • Act as primary enforcement department for the waterways, beaches, shell fish and nature preserve sections of the East Hampton Town Code.

Department Responsibilities


  • Boating safety enforcement
  • Marine environmental protection
  • NDZ enforcement
  • New York State navigation law enforcement
  • Search and rescue operations on the waterways and beaches of the Town and State
  • Shell and fin fish enforcement
  • Town Code enforcement
  • V&T enforcement