A Coast Guard 45-foot Response Boat Medium crew participates in a full-scale law enforcement exercise on Puget Sound involving the Washington State Ferries, Washington State Patrol, King County Sherriff's Office, Seattle Police Department and various other Coast Guard units, Oct. 29, 2012. The exercise was conducted to strengthen the partnerships of Puget Sound's first-responders and enhance their capabilities in order to better facilitate potential threats to the maritime community. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Nathan W. Bradshaw.