Madera County Sheriff’s Office personnel are pictured aboard a Bass Lake Boat Patrol vessel on Saturday, July 4.
Over the three day period from Friday, July 3 through Sunday, July 5, the Madera County Sheriff’s Dispatch Center handled 1,088 incoming calls, according to MCSO, including 355 calls to 911.
From illegal fireworks to disturbances to fires, MCSO said deputies responded across the county to ensure the community safety.
Boat Patrol at Bass Lake contacted more than 3,400 people and completed 722 vessel stops.
“Our goal isn’t to ruin your fun weekend, only to keep all our lake-goers safe,” said a sheriff’s office statement. “And we do that through proactive enforcement and education.”
Officials said they’re grateful for zero boating fatalities, zero serious boating accidents, zero reported boating injuries and zero boating under-the-influence arrests.
“That’s a win for everyone! A big thank you to our dispatchers, deputies, professional staff and public safety partners for their hard work throughout one of the busiest weekends of the year. On behalf of Sheriff Tyson Pogue and the Madera County Sheriff’s Office, thank you to our community for doing your part to celebrate responsibly. Have a safe summer!”
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