The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office Dive team strives to be prepared for any underwater emergency or investigation in, but not limited to, the waters of Cumberland County. The Dive Team strives to maintain a training program that targets the interests of public safety, diver safety, and thorough underwater investigation.
The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office Dive Team is staffed by 5 Deputy Sheriffs and 2 officers from the Windham Police Department. The Dive Team is available 24 hours a day. The divers are trained to various levels of certification. Due to the areas cold winter climate, all of the members of the team are certified in Ice Diving. The Dive Team is capable of SCUBA (Self Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus) or SAS (Surface Air Supply) diving. To keep their skills sharp, the team trains 12 months a year in all types of weather. The team responds to an average of 6 calls a year ranging from missing persons and crime scene investigation to recovery of drowning victims.