Each interaction between recreational boaters and law enforcement personnel – or between media reporters and law enforcement personnel – offers the possibility for educational outreach to the public.
Law enforcement officers or public information officers responding to the media relative to boating accidents should be trained to always answer three questions, whether they are “asked” or not.
Keep these tips in mind as you respond to questions about a boating accident.
If you are not an appropriate media contact, please direct the reporter to the correct person in your organization.
Source: U.S. Coast Guard Recreational Boating Statistics 2015