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How does the Coast Guard find out about mariners who get convicted of dangerous drug related offenses?

April 26, 2017Coast convicted dangerous drug guard mariner offenses

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How does the Coast Guard find out about mariners who get convicted of dangerous drug related offenses?

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There are several ways the Coast Guard can find out about a mariner who has received a dangerous drug offense. The most common method is during the license/document renewal process in which the Regional Exam Center conducts a criminal background check. In addition, at times, the Coast Guard receives anonymous tips or the mariner them self calls a local Coast Guard office to report the conviction. The earlier the conviction is reported to the Coast Guard, the earlier the issue can be resolved.