The Bluffton Police Department's Marine Patrol Unit patrols the May River and surrounding waterways to both enforce the boating laws, educate boaters, as well as give aid/assistance to boaters in distress. The Marine Patrol Unit also works with the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to achieve their goals. Marine Patrol officers have received special training in boat operation, boating documentation, board and entry techniques, boat safety inspection, seamanship and boating safety, in general, as well as training in federal, state and local laws concerning water traffic.
Meet the Team
- Lieutenant Joe George
- Officer Akil Brown
- Officer Oscar Frazier
- Officer Brian Grant
- Officer Marc Robson
Launches and Docks
There are several public boat launches in the greater Bluffton area. Oyster Factory Park, located on Wharf Street, is the only public launch site located in the Town of Bluffton. Other area boat launches in our area within Beaufort County can be found HERE.
The Town of Bluffton has three public docks: Oyster Factory Park (63 Wharf Street), Calhoun Street Regional Dock (110 Calhoun Street) and Palmetto Bluff (19 Village Park Square).