Ben Wiant of Romulus, New York has joined the Maine Marine Patrol as its newest Officer and will serve in the Washington County communities of Harrington, Jonesport, Beals and Addison.

Officer Wiant, who was sworn in recently by Department of Marine Resources Commissioner Patrick Keliher, has completed the Maine Criminal Justice Academy’s Law Enforcement Pre-Service Training Program and is currently undergoing the Marine Patrol’s 45-day field training program.

Officer Wiant brings experience in public safety to his position. From 2019-2020 he served as a Public Safety Ranger for the New York State Police. He conducted incident investigation, safety promotion, first aid, and traffic control.

From 2019-2021 Officer Wiant also served as a Security Guard in the Carrier Dome, home to Syracuse University’s football, basketball, and lacrosse teams.

Officer Wiant received a B.S. in Forestry Resource Management from SUNY (State University of New York) College of Environmental Science and Forestry in 2021.

"Officer Wiant’s patrol includes some of the busiest commercial fishing communities in our state," said Marine Patrol Major Rob Beal. “We’re pleased to have someone with Officer Wiant’s initiative join this patrol so we can carry on our strong Marine Patrol presence downeast,” said Major Beal.