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Newsby Christy GrimesJanuary 4, 2024

Audit: LAPD Helicopter Operations Cost Nearly $128,000 Per Day

Between 2018 and 2022, the agency spent an average of $46.6 million annually on its Air Support Division. Over half the flights during that time were not to the highest priority calls.

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Newsby Christy GrimesOctober 23, 2023

California Municipality's New Helicopter Camera to Assist with Mutual Aid Responses

The Pasadena Police Department's Air Operations Section provides support to neighboring agencies and communities, covering 175 sq. mi.

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Newsby Staff WriterAugust 7, 2023

Three Killed in California Firefighting Helicopter Collision

The victims were identified as Division Chief Josh Bischof, Captain Tim Rodriguez, and pilot Tony Sousa.

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Newsby Christy GrimesJuly 6, 2023

Cal Fire Expands Aerial Fleet Ahead of Peak Wildfire Season

The agency has secured 24 additional firefighting aircraft, which includes 19 helicopters and five airplanes.

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Newsby Christy GrimesJanuary 18, 2023

Alabama PD Debuts New Air Patrol Division Hangar

Tuscaloosa PD's new hangar is 13,500 sq ft, compared to the old hangar's 2,600 sq ft. It houses four helicopters and the Air Patrol Division, which includes five pilots and two mechanics.

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Newsby Staff WriterDecember 13, 2022

Atlanta PD Modernizes Helicopter Fleet

Atlanta police will purchase two new MD helicopters and convert one its current helicopters to standardize the aviation unit fleet, "reducing risk, improving safety, and increasing operational efficiency at a low operating cost."

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Newsby Christy GrimesSeptember 28, 2022

California PD to Upgrade Helicopter Fleet

Huntington Beach Police's new helicopters will have more powerful engines, which will allow the department to carry more people and heavier payloads.

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Newsby Christy GrimesAugust 17, 2022

Roundup: Fire Fleets Add New Vehicles

In this roundup of recent fire fleet procurements, departments add on-road vehicles, off-road vehicles, watercraft, and aircraft.

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Newsby Staff WriterAugust 5, 2022

Georgia State Patrol Presents Wings to First Female Pilot

This week TFC Haley Jo Lucas became the Georgia State Patrol Aviation Division’s first female pilot in the history of the agency.

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Newsby Staff WriterSeptember 20, 2021

Phoenix PD to Upgrade Fleet with 5 Helicopters

The Phoenix Police Department has ordered five new Airbus H125 helicopters to assist with aerial surveillance and search and rescue missions.

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