The scope and purpose for the Monroe County Sheriff's Office Marine Patrol Division is to provide a safe and fun environment to the many residence and visitors to Monroe County's many lake fronts and water ways. Monroe County Sheriff's Office employs two vessels through out the boating season to patrol the water ways and assist boaters and TWRA with enforcement of Tennessee's watercraft laws and on the water rescue operations. The Marine Patrol consists of 14 deputies who operate the 2 vessels and are able to be called upon at any time of an emergency.