Does Texas Highway Patrol have speed boats?

Officially classified as “shallow water interceptors” and operated by the Highway Patrol Marine Unit, the boats of the class are named after officers of the Texas Highway Patrol who were killed in the line of duty….Davis-class patrol boat.

How fast can a patrol boat go?

Most modern designs are powered by gas turbine arrangements such as CODAG, and speeds are generally in the 25–30 knots (46–56 km/h; 29–35 mph) range. They are primarily used for patrol in a country’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ).

Does Texas have armored boats?

In early December, the Texas Department of Public Safety unveiled its new armored gun boats. The fact that DPS now has a tactical marine unit received scant news coverage. There was also little mention that each boat is equipped with anwhere from four to six machine guns.

How long is Texas Highway Patrol Academy?

Cadets will be assigned to Austin for a 21 to 26 week Licensed Peace Officer training school at the DPS Law Enforcement Academy. The length of the recruit school will vary depending on the size of the class.

Is it legal to boat on the Rio Grande?

It is legal to float down the Rio Grande in kayaks, canoes, rafts and other non-motorized water craft. Home-made craft do not qualify as legal water craft. Boaters must follow all New Mexico State Parks boating regulations.

How many patrol boats does the U.S. Navy have?

25 patrol boats
The U.S. Navy has exactly 25 patrol boats that are small enough to sail in the shallowest stretches of the Persian Gulf where Iranian forces lurk. All of these vessels—13 Cyclone-class coastal-patrol boats and a dozen smaller Mk. VI patrol boats—are on their way out of the fleet.

How much does a Texas State Trooper make a year?

Average Texas Department of Public Safety State Trooper yearly pay in the United States is approximately $60,503, which is 12% above the national average.

Can you float down the Rio Grande?

River Access. It is legal to float down the Rio Grande in kayaks, canoes, rafts and other non-motorized water craft. In and around Albuquerque there are several places where you can access the river. Most river bridges in the Albuquerque area provide access, with some walking required from the parking areas.

Does the Rio Grande run through Albuquerque?

The Albuquerque Basin (or Middle Rio Grande Basin) is a structural basin and ecoregion within the Rio Grande rift in central New Mexico. It contains the city of Albuquerque. The Rio Grande flows through the basin from north to south, and its valley has been irrigated for at least 1,000 years.