Coming enforcement action to focus on boating safety

Recreational boating fatalities last year jumped to their highest levels since 1998, and boating under the influence (BUI) was the leading contributing factor, according to the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) report entitled “2011 Recreational Boating Statistics.” The report comes just weeks before the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office participates in the national Operation Dry Water (ODW) 2012 campaign. This nationwide campaign focuses on enforcement of BUI laws and educating all boaters on the risks of operating a boat under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. Officers will be out in force June 22,...