BCWID Law Enforcement Division - Lake Patrol
About Us:
The Brown County Water Improvement District Lake Patrol Law Enforcement Division consists of TCOLE commissioned Peace Officers. Our Police Officers have the responsibilities and duties of keeping the lake and watershed safe from pollution, illegal activities, and maintaining the docks and navigational quality of Lake Brownwood. They patrol the waters of Lake Brownwood and all District owned properties. The officers are MSEO (Marine Safety Enforcement Officer) certified and Boater Education certified. They can enforce all laws of the State of Texas including the laws of the Texas Water Safety Act and many Fish & Game Laws, as well as the rules and regulations of the District. The Lake Patrol works closely with the Brown County Sheriff’s Office, Texas Parks and Wildlife, TCEQ, City of Brownwood, Railroad Commission, and any other agency that requests our assistance. The Lake Patrol has jurisdiction over the watershed of Lake Brownwood which lies in five surrounding counties and covers more than 1500 square miles.
Mission Statement:
To protect and serve the residents and visitors of the Lake Brownwood community and surrounding areas, thereby decreasing crime and the perception of crime, while increasing the public's safety. This is accomplished by providing our lake community with effective and well trained law enforcement officers for community policing.
Mission Statement:
To protect and serve the residents and visitors of the Lake Brownwood community and surrounding areas, thereby decreasing crime and the perception of crime, while increasing the public's safety. This is accomplished by providing our lake community with effective and well trained law enforcement officers for community policing.
Public Safety Information:
Public safety is one of our primary missions here at BCWID Lake Patrol.
B.U.I (Boating Under the Influence) is a serious criminal offense.
DON'T TURN A FUN DAY AT THE LAKE INTO AN EXPENSIVE MISTAKE!
Below is a downloadable file outlining Texas Lake Regulations.
| New Regulations for Texas Lakes |
Contact Us
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Chief M. Lively (325) 784-5532 office [email protected] Officer K. Hopson [email protected] Officer J. Pospisil [email protected] Officer S. Morell [email protected] |
EMERGENCY CALL 911
NON-EMERGENCY CALL 325-646-2525 Lake Patrol 550 Spillway Rd. Brownwood, TX. 76801 Office: (325) 784-5532 Fax: (325) 784-6084 Lake Level (325) 784-5487 https://waterdata.usgs.gov/tx/nwis/rt |