law enforcement

FMCSA issues new driver-ban rules for drug and alcohol abusers

States have until November 2024 to comply with a new requirement that they ban drivers with drug and alcohol violations from operating a truck before completing the return-to-duty process.

The rule is scheduled to be posted in the Federal Register on Thursday. It resulted from a 2020 Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration proposal requiring state agencies to stop issuing, renewing or upgrading commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs) or commercial learner’s permits (CLPs) to drivers with drug...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/fmcsa-issues-new-driver-ban-rules-for-drug-and-alcohol-abusers

Metal Shark’s law enforcement market share increases

Shipbuilder Metal Shark announced it has 20 new law enforcement customers and over 35 welded aluminum law enforcement vessels either recently delivered or currently in production.

Among its newbuilds, Metal Shark is producing five custom 23′ Relentless center console patrol boats for the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, while continuing to deliver 26′ and 28′ Relentless center console vessels for Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, the nation’s largest conservation law...

https://www.workboat.com/news/shipbuilding/metal-shark-law-enforcement-market-share-increases/

Coast Guard cutter Dauntless returns home after 28-day patrol

The 210’x34′ U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Dauntless returned to homeport in Pensacola, Fla., Saturday, Feb. 1, after completing a 28-day law enforcement and port security mission.

The crew completed 12 inspections of commercial fishing vessels from Key West, Fla., to St. Petersburg, Fla. The inspections enforced both fishery and safety regulations.

The crew also led other Coast Guard assets in setting a security zone for the launch of SpaceX’s Falcon 9 on Jan. 19. The training involved a launch...

https://www.workboat.com/news/government/coast-guard-cutter-dauntless-returns-home-after-28-day-patrol/