If the State Police assumed the role of Marine Patrol, I wonder how they would handle the part-time duties of the summer officers? The staties seem to have a "we want it all and then-some" when it comes to perks and benefits.
I also could see much more of a police state with the cops looking for revenue "ideas" to justify their existence. This change would impact everyone from shore front owners to weekend boaters.
Will it really save money? Yeah right, don't hold your breath as now the Concord crowd already sees boaters as easy pickings for fee changes. Wouldn't surprise me that the state police would use this as a reason to get larger and before you know it, fees would go up again. If this happens, I will bet $$$$ that the water patrols end up with suped up boats. There go your fees again. Concord can't control itself.....
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