Gulf Shores Police Boat Begins Patrol of Local Waters

News Staff • August 22, 2025

The new vessel will start patrolling immediately

Gulf Shores Police News

Along the waterways of Gulf Shores numerous outlets with docks have opened in recent years. Some of the like LuLu's and Legendary have large boat capacity. Another new outlet slated for the Gulf Shores entertainment district is planned to have dozens of docks so patron can tie up and walk the area.


To manage this expansion and boat traffic the City of Gulf Shores Police Department made the decision to be prepared. This week the GSPD showed off their newest tool. A new 29 foot boat with twin 300hp Verado Mercury engines.


With the capability of reaching speeds over 50mph, the new Shark Defiant boat is made to respond to waterway rule violators and provide safety to the daily boat traffic on the ICW.


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The Gulf Shores Police gave local officials, WKRG and other press members a up-close tour of the vessel this week. While showing of her speed and agility the staff stated Marine 1 is ready for duty.


The new patrol boat was manufactured in Louisiana and cost approximately $500,000. The purchase by the city was made possible by a FEMA grant.



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