What Is a Police Boat?
A police boat is a watercraft which is designed to be used in law enforcement operations. Police boats are typically equipped with high performance engines which enable rapid response to emergency situations and allow the boat to pursue lawbreakers efficiently. Specialized police boats have been in used in harbors and waterways all over the world since the early 20th century, supplementing harbor police and Coast Guard personnel. Police forces in many major cities with ports have boats and the staff to crew them.