Airborne and Maritime
The Airborne and Maritime section covers the integration of aerial and marine units in law enforcement, including drones, helicopters and maritime operations.
San Diego County Sheriff’s Department and San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department take delivery of Bell 412EPX helicopters for emergency response assistance
Police drone use is increasing, making it essential for agencies to adopt a sound law enforcement drone policy governing their use
Helicopter Rescue Tech Ernie Zeller hoisting out of Snohawk 10, a Bell UH-1H Huey, during a search and rescue mission
“They have labeled these [detentions of subway surfers] as apprehensions. We’re labeling them as lives saved,” NYPD Deputy Commissioner of Operations Kaz Daughtry said
The department used American Rescue Plan Act funding to purchase a helicopter and scout cars and to establish a Real Time Crime Center
The expansion of NYPD’s Drones as First Responders program will allow drones to be deployed immediately in cases such as foot pursuits in wooded areas
Elk Grove officers arrested the man after he was spotted by the drone, first hiding along a freeway offramp, then as he fled again and tried to hide inside an unoccupied car
“We use drones for...operations that are potentially dangerous to human life...it’s completely changed our approaches,” Arlington PD Sgt. Robert Robertson said
During the incident, the driver allegedly called 911 to threaten Utah troopers who were pursuing him
“This is extraordinary to see this type of flooding...I can only imagine how scary it was,” Sheriff Chad Chronister said in a video posted to social media
Rescuers used a fixed-wing aircraft, airboat, UTV and ambulance to find and rescue the man from the remote area
“[The pilot is] OK. The plane is a total loss,” Sacramento County Sheriff Jim Cooper said. “We can buy a new plane, but you can’t replace a great pilot”
“Participants closed an intersection to do donuts, drift, and engage in other knowingly illegal and reckless driving activities,” the Florida Highway Patrol stated
Oakland County Sheriff’s Office deputies found and rescued the 14-year-old after he wandered away from a group on a camping trip
The Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office’s Larry Koren, Lt. Fred Beers and Deputy Michael Levison and Bernalillo County Fire Rescue’s Matthew King were killed in the crash
“The DFR program...integrates with the technology in our Real-Time Information Center [and] enhances our ability to allocate resources efficiently,” the Elk Grove PD stated
Flocks of birds have been swarming drones causing the FDNY and NYPD to adjust flight plans
“We have to be prepared in a moment’s notice to react to situations like this,” Monroe County Sheriff Rick Ramsay said, applauding the professionalism of his deputy
The purpose of the challenge is to improve relationships between dive teams from law enforcement and fire/EMS agencies
“With the ability for the drones to link directly to our real-time crime center, we will be able to provide more information to our officers,” Chief Pamela Smith stated
Dash camera and helicopter videos show the Tesla speeding away recklessly, driving the wrong way in traffic and nearly striking a pedestrian
“It is without a doubt the swift response by our patrol officers saved the lives of these children,” the West Haven Police Department stated
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The Bernanillo County first responders were returning from conducting firefighting operations in July 2022 when the helicopter entered a descent and crashed
The pursuit, which involved a CHP helicopter and several ground units, ended after spike strips were deployed and police vehicles surrounded the suspect in the stolen truck
Video shows Sarasota PD Officer Michael Skinner using his boat to push the runaway boat into a sea wall before climbing in, cutting the engine and rendering aid to the man
The Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office helicopter reached the boat in a matter of minutes, as it was nearby following a water rescue demonstration
Montana Highway Patrol Trooper Lewis Johnson will be sharing the story of his rescue by the air team at a banquet fundraiser April 20
The Erie County Sheriff’s Office’s helicopter team tracked a group of teenagers fleeing from Buffalo police officers in a stolen vehicle
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