About the Rock River Safety Patrol
The Rock River Safety Patrol is a State of Wisconsin certified Law Enforcement agency that has been promoting water safety and enforcing DNR boating laws for over 65 years. The RRSP’s area of responsibility is on the Rock River and Lake Koshkonong in Albion, Fulton, Koshkonong, Milton and Sumner Townships in Rock, Dane and Jefferson Counties. In addition to its
Law Enforcement function the RRSP is also involved with water rescues and recoveries. The RRSP is part of a Multi-Jurisdictional Water Rescue Program along with Jefferson and Rock Counties, Edgerton, Fort Atkinson, Lake Mills and Milton Fire Departments. These agencies and departments have trained together, developed rescue procedures, and have water rescue plans in place to aid in water rescues. While sometimes issuing a citation is necessary it’s not the only tool the RRSP uses to gain compliance with the law. The RRSP does complementary boat inspections and answers the boater’s questions regarding boating equipment and safe boating operation. The most valuable tool of the RRSP is its mere presence. The presences of the patrol boat in itself helps remind boaters to obey the boating laws. The officers of the RRSP are also involved in teaching DNR Boating Safety Classes, another valuable tool in reducing injuries and fatalities on our waterways. The RRSP works closely with the DNR and our local DNR Wardens to promote water safety.
