The Wandering Disciple

Protect and serve, Gulf edition as the Venice Police Department marine patrol races to a call in the Gulf of Mexico. With miles and miles of coastline, its marine units like this one from Venice Police that keep boaters safe rain or shine. (Photo: July 12, 2014)

The marine patrol of the Venice Police Department responds to an emergency in the Gulf of Mexico off Venice Beach. The Venice Police Department patrols the 16 square mile city using vehicle patrol, K-9 units, a bike team and the marine patrol unit. The department is accredited through the Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation. (Photo: June 12, 2012)

The marine patrol unit from the Venice Police Department patrols the intercoastal waterway prior to the start of the Venice Christmas Boat Parade. (Photo: December 7, 2013)

A marine unit from the Venice Police Department responds to a call in the Gulf of Mexico. Established in 1927, the Venice Police Department protects 10 square miles in Southwest Florida. Their force of 45 officers provide uniformed patrol, K-9 services, Marine Patrol and support services. (Photo: June 12, 2012)