Personal watercraft manufacturers have loaned thousands of PWC to law enforcement
For the past ten years, personal watercraft manufacturers have loaned thousands of PWC to law enforcement and rescue agencies across the U.S. In Oregon, one manufacturer (Kawasaki) reports that more than 30 Kawasaki Jet Ski watercraft have been loaned to 20 agencies since 1989.
Why would law enforcement, fire departments and other agencies need PWCs? Turns out they’re the best tool to use in certain situations. After tallying numbers from selected agencies (162 agencies responding to a Kawasaki survey), in a one-year period more than 667 rescues were conducted. In addition, 242 lives were saved and more than $1.3 million in property damage was prevented.