Faster, better…

I enjoy bragging about our Guardians! Our Coast Guard is absolutely top notch. Today Public Affairs for Sector Baltimore released a unit spotlight news release about the brave guardians that are trained in law enforcement in order to board vessels.  In Southern Maryland we are fortunate to have our Guardians as well as agencies like the Calvert County Sheriff protecting our way of life on the Chesapeake Bay. Just knowing these guys and gals are there makes us all feel warm and cozy in our most vulnerable moments.  Now the Baltimore Sector Vessel Boarding and Security Team:

News Release: Date: May 12, 2009

Contact: Public Affairs Det. Baltimore
(410) 576-2541

The Vessel Boarding and Security Team is located at Coast Guard Sector Baltimore, Md. Their mission is to detect, deter, and respond to terrorist activity and ensure the safety and security of critical infrastructure in the Port of Baltimore. The VBST performs more than 100 boardings a year in the Upper Chesapeake Bay and the National Capital Region on commercial vessels. There are currently seven active duty members and 29 reserve members serving with the VBST. Members of the VBST go through extensive law enforcement training, weapons training and first responder training such as first aid and CPR. The VBST conducts training both internally and externally with its federal, state and local law enforcement partners.

Petty Officer 3rd Class Leonard Posluzny uses a training baton on Petty Officer 3rd Class Jared Anderson during law enforcement training at Coast Guard Sector Baltimore, Md., Monday, May 11, 2009. Members of the Vessel Boarding and Security Team must be proficient in self-defense standards before performing law enforcement. (Coast Guard photo/Petty Officer 3rd Class Ayla Kelley)

Robert Taylor of the Baltimore SWAT team goes over different maneuvers of tactical entry with the members of the Coast Guard Vessel Boarding and Security Team at the Maryland State Police Training Academy in Sykesville, Md., Wednesday, May 6, 2009. The VBST regularly trains to improve their law enforcement skills and builds working relationships with state and local agencies. (Coast Guard photo/Petty Officer 3rd Class Ayla Kelley)

Petty Officer 2nd Class Karl Banks approaches a suspect for handcuffing during law enforcement training at Coast Guard Sector Baltimore, Md., Monday, May 11, 2009. Vessel Boarding and Security Team members practice proper handcuff techniques to keep themselves protected without harming the suspects. (Coast Guard photo/Petty Officer 3rd Class Ayla Kelley)

Related DougWeb posts:

1. Coast Guard reservists graduate Sector Baltimore Boatcrew College You may be seeing some of these Guardians on the...
2. Coast Guard Hosts Nate Bruckenthal Memorial Run in Baltimore, Maryland (Photo Release) Contact: Public Affairs Det. Baltimore (410) 576-2541 Members...
3. Coast Guard Replaces Electronics System in 27-foot Utility Boat in Baltimore Coast Guard Baltimore Sector has been featuring photographs of our...
4. Coast Guard Members Maintain Cutter James Rankin Seaman Jenna Seyjagat paints the railings on the Coast Guard...
5. Coast Guard Station Curtis Bay Prepares for Boating Season Seaman Danielle Fulmer and Petty Officer 2nd Class Andrew Kitchin...
6. Coast Guard Station St. Inigoes – Unit Spotlight Our local Coast Guard Station at St. Inigoes, MD is...
7. Senator tours Baltimore port with Coast Guard Press Release. Date: May 04, 2009 Contact: Public Affairs Det....
8. Coast Guard rescues 2 from boat aground in Potomac River (Press Release) BALTIMORE April 5, 2009- The Coast Guard rescued...
9. Coast Guard: Security Zone for 09′ Presidential Inauguration 2009 Presidential Inauguration: The Coast Guard will establish a temporary...
10. Coast Guard: Letter to the Editor Reproduced here in its entirety is a Letter to the...

Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.