Massachusetts Environmental Police Officers on patrol at Gloucester’s Annual Greasy Pole Competition.

Police targeting intoxicated boaters during holiday weekend wcvb.com/article/massac…

Keep it simple - don't drink and boat! Alcohol is the leading contributing factor in fatal boating incidents. MEP will be joining law enforcement agencies across the country who will be on heightened alert this weekend for those in violation of BUI laws. #ODW23

🇺🇸 Wishing you a happy and safe Fourth of July 🇺🇸

This summer, when swimming in lakes, ponds, and other natural bodies of water, be aware of tree limbs, rocks or other obstacles and steep drop-offs that can take you by surprise. More safety tips can be found at mass.gov/SwimSafe #SwimSafeMA

Officers located a sea turtle entangled in fishing gear & were able to safely free the animal from the line. Boaters are encouraged to keep an eye out for entanglements when underway. Report injured, entangled, or deceased sea turtles & marine mammals 24/7 to 1-866-755-6622.

Search continues this morning for missing paddle boarder on Vineyard. mspnews.org/post/update-1-…

Last night we joined Brockton Police and MAEnviroPolice for "Operation Hot August Nights" -- a #zerotolerance street crime enforcement mission in Brockton that resulted in arrests of numerous criminal offenders. Read more, and watch another video, here: mspnews.org

MEP Officers responded to a disabled sailboat adrift near Graves Light. Officers safely brought children from the disabled vessel aboard the MEP patrol boat and towed the sailboat back to port.

We would like to welcome aboard our newest Environmental Police Officers! They will now begin an extensive specialized training program to equip them for their roles as EPOs. Congratulations and best of luck to you all, we look forward to having you join us in the field!

Best of luck to MEP’s 6 candidates who began their journey to becoming EPOs yesterday, and to their 50 classmates.

Officers patrolling Stellwagen Bank, ensuring boater compliance with whale regulations, received a warm welcome from the locals this afternoon.

We would like to extend our sincerest condolences to the family and friends of Patrolwoman Kourtny DeForitis and to her co-workers at Seekonk Police Dept..

Today we reflect and honor the brave spirit of the lives lost 22 years ago. The effects of 9/11 are far and forever reaching, we stand as one as we remember.

Last week we joined Lawrence, Massachusetts Police MAEnviroPolice & Essex County Sheriff's Department for Operation Jack-O-Lantern, which targeted a variety of crimes, including reckless and dangerous operation of motorbikes on city streets. m.facebook.com/MassStatePolice

Apply to be MA Division of Marine Fisheries's Assistant Deputy Director for Shellfish! The person in this position will be based in their New Bedford office. massanf.taleo.net/careersection/…