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APSA’s Public Safety Drone EXPO 2017 to Debut in New Orleans

The first ever Public Safety Drone EXPO 2017, to be held Oct. 16-19 in New Orleans, LA, will bring together public safety industry leaders, educators, decision makers and end-users to share the latest in UAS technology, applications and education. The inaugural event, produced by the Airborne Public Safety Association, will take place at the New Orleans DoubleTree Hotel.

Public Safety Drone EXPO 2017 is intended to provide a platform to showcase the industry’s latest technology for law enforcement, fire and search and rescue. The EXPO will offer a combination of interactive public safety-specific UAS courses, classes and general sessions. Attendees will learn from top subject matter experts, and the expo hall will feature industry service providers, manufacturers, advocates and thought leaders who bring together cutting-edge technology and applications.

Specific, targeted conference class tracks will focus on Law Enforcement, Fire, Search & Rescue, and Emergency Management Operations as well as Public Safety Response to Incidents Involving UAS and Counter UAS Strategies. In-depth conference courses will include Public Safety UAS Operations, Remote Pilot Training and UAS Safety Management Systems.  Speaker commitments include Earl Lawrence, Director, FAA UAS Integration Office, John Meehan, FAA UAS Integration Team, Marke "Hoot" Gibson, FAA Senior Advisor on UAS Integration, Matt Zuccaro, HAI President & CEO and Al Frazier, University of North Dakota & Grand Forks Sheriff's Department. Attendees, exhibitors and media can visit Public Safety Drone Expo 2017 for more information. Check back often for the latest updates.

APSA Honors Excellence With Annual Awards

Each year during our annual conference, APSA honors those who have gone above and beyond and made a significant impact in public safety aviation. The Association presented six awards in Reno last month to recognize deserving individuals for outstanding acts of valor or meritorious service.

The 2017 honorees are (pictured left to right, top to bottom):

Robert L. Cormier Award - Jim Di Giovanna Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Aero Bureau, (ret.)

Captain “Gus” Crawford Memorial Aircrew of the Year Award - Constables Eric Bashta (PIC) and Jerry Osterloh (TFO), Riverside County (CA) Sheriff’s Department Aviation Unit

Technical Specialist Award - Mike Broderick, TRACE Worldwide

Tactical Flight Officer Award - Sr. Corporal Jennifer Potocki, Delaware State Police Aviation Section

Fixed-Wing Operator Award - Special Agent/Pilot Glenn Wagner, Federal Bureau of Investigation Aviation Program

Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) Award - Ontario Provincial Police UAS Program, Canada

See the September/October issue of Air Beat for a complete recap of the conference, award winners, and scholarship recipients.

Edmonton Police Service to Host APSA Safety Seminar

The Edmonton Police Service will host an APSA Safety Seminar, September 5-7, at the Edmonton Marriott at River Cree.

APSA Safety Seminars are offered free of charge for all active APSA members (a fee applies for non-members) and cover a wide range of topics (such as loss of control, SMS applications, fatigue management and terrain airflow in urban environments, etc.) through informative training classes as well as roundtable discussions.  You can also see the latest aviation products and services displayed in our mini-tradeshow and network with your peers, all while enjoying the exciting city of Edmonton, AB.

Make your discounted room reservation by Aug. 22 by calling 780-484-2121 (use code ALE) or reserving online at APSA Edmonton Hotel Reservations.

Contact Canada Region Director Murray Maschmeyer or visit the APSA website at APSA Edmonton Safety Seminar for more information.

APSA To Rebrand and Reorganize as APSA 

During APSA EXPO 2017, our recently completed 47th annual conference & exposition, the Airborne Public Safety Association (APSA) announced that we would be changing our name to the Airborne Public Safety Association (APSA) effective January 1, 2018.  The new moniker is the culmination of several changes over the last seven years made to be more reflective of the entirety of those involved in public safety aviation as well as more appealing to potential members the Association desires to attract.  "Public safety aviation has expanded beyond just law enforcement and it was time to outwardly become more inclusive of all who operate governmental aircraft for the welfare of the general public," explained APSA CEO & Executive Director Dan Schwarzbach.  "We have a visionary Board of Directors that developed our current business plan, Metamorphosis, during their most recent strategic planning meeting," he added.

Along with the rebranding, APSA will be reorganizing their business structure.  APSA has been incorporated as a 501(c)(6), which will allow the Association greater latitude than the current 501(c)(3) in the products, programs and services they can offer their members.  "We have been restricted by the IRS (c)(3) designation in providing many of the programs and services that our members desire and expect, and this change will allow us to be more responsive to their needs," said Schwarzbach.  "Membership is our lifeblood and we want to position ourselves to meet their expectations," he went on to say.

APSA President Steve Roussell remarked, "APSA has been the leading provider of training and networking opportunities to law enforcement aviation for almost 50 years and these changes lay the foundation for the next half-century.  APSA is the next step in the natural evolution of the Association."

APSA's mission will remain the same: to support, promote and advance the safe and effective utilization of aircraft by governmental agencies in support of public safety missions through training, networking, advocacy and educational programs.

SOURCE: Airborne Public Safety Association

Delaware State Helicopters Make Two Daring Rescues

Delaware State Police Aviation's Trooper 4, along with members of the Talleyville Fire Company and Delaware Natural Resources Park Police, rescued an injured swimmer in early July. Later last month, one of the department's helicopters helped save a maintenance worker who had fallen in an empty water tower.

The injured swimmer, in his 50s, suffered a fractured leg after jumping off a waterfall. Crews determined it would be difficult to carry the man up the steep trail, so Trooper 4 was called to the scene to remove him. Once on scene, the crew lowered an EMT to the patient and hoisted him into the helicopter. The patient, whose injuries did not appear life threatening, was transported to a hospital via ambulance.

Delaware State Police assisted several other units to rescue the maintenance worker, a 59-year-old woman who suffered injuries to her head, arm, neck and back. "There was a staircase that went all the way down inside...it was a very tight staircase," Corporal Jason Walker said. The stairs were too steep to bring the woman out by stretcher, so rescuers brought her to the roof and airlifted her to an ambulance. She was delivered to a nearby hospital in serious condition.

SOURCE: www.philadelphia.cbslocal.com

Oklahoma Man Sentenced for Aiming Laser at Aircraft

The U.S. Department of Transportation's inspector general recently announced an Oklahoma man was sentenced to 12 months' probation for knowingly aiming a laser pointer at a Tulsa Police Department helicopter. The man, who pleaded guilty on April 10, was also ordered to pay a special assessment fee of $100. “The FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 was enacted to modernize the nation's aviation system and established a new criminal offense for aiming the beam of a laser pointer at an aircraft or the flight path of an aircraft,” the inspector general said. “The criminal statute was a response to a growing number of safety incidents in which pilots were distracted or temporarily blinded by laser beams.”

SOURCE: www.aviationnews.net

APSA EXPO Becomes APSCON

As part of the rebranding and reorganization of the Airborne Public Safety Association (APSA) into the Airborne Public Safety Association (APSA) that was announced during our recently completed 47th annual conference & exposition in Reno, NV, APSA also announced that the name of our premier annual training and networking event would be changing from APSA EXPO to APSCON.  "It's short for Airborne Public Safety Conference," explained APSA CEO & Executive Director Dan Schwarzbach.  "We have been contemplating a new, more dynamic name that wasn't a knock-off from another show for quite some time, and APSCON fits the bill," Schwarzbach stated.  "And while we won't start doing business as APSA until January 1, 2018, we will start using APSCON right away."

"I liked the sound of it the first time I heard it," stated APSA President Steve Roussell.  "It's a strong name that easily rolls off the tongue.  I look forward to seeing everyone at APSCON 2018 in Louisville, KY," he added.

SOURCE: APSA

Advancing Public Safety Aviation in Reno

APSA EXPO 2017 was held July 24-29 in Reno, NV and hosted by the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office Regional Aviation Enforcement Unit (RAVEN). The conference and exposition included over 150 exhibitors, 10 conference courses, water survival training and 56 hours of conference classes, workshops and technical briefings.

Big news during the conference included an announcement that at the beginning of 2018, APSA would transform into the Airborne Public Safety Association (APSA). As planned by the board of directors in their strategic plan, Metamorphosis, the Association wants to broaden its scope to include all sectors of public safety aviation (police, fire, SAR, EMS, etc.) in its membership and educational offerings with this rebranding. APSA’s annual conference and exposition will also be rebranded from APSA EXPO to APSCON (short for Airborne Public Safety Conference).

Read more about APSA EXPO 2017 in Air Beat’s September-October issue. Next year’s conference, APSCON 2018, will take place in Louisville, KY, July 9-14.

SOURCE: APSA  

FLIR Vision Award Winners Recognized at APSA EXPO 2017

First place for the 2017 FLIR Vision Awards was presented to San Diego (CA) Police Department Air Support Unit; second place to California Highway Patrol Valley Division Air Ops and third place to Tulsa (OK) Police Department Air Support Unit. Edmonton Police Service received the Fang Award, and the California Highway Patrol Valley Division Air Ops were the first ever recipients of the FLIR Hot Pursuit Award.

Utah Department Sees Uptick in Helicopter Rescues

A Utah Department of Public Safety (DPS) helicopter crew performed a mountain rescue in early July, the department’s 34th since Memorial Day. Officials said that’s on track to make 2017 a record year for aerial rescues as more residents and tourists flock to the backcountry.

Utah DPS purchased a $4 million hoist-equipped helicopter last year to respond to the rising number of mountain rescues. The helicopter is ideal for rescues in narrow canyons, steep hillsides and high elevations, officials said. The hoist is considerably faster and safer than rescuers carting a patient out of the backcountry or to a location where a helicopter can land.

SOURCE: www.sltrib.com

Madison Police Adds Two New UAS

The Madison (WI) Police Department launched an unmanned aircraft systems team in June and has deployed its two new aircraft five times since. “[UAS] are here to stay,” said Madison Police Lieutenant Mike Hanson, who commands the 11-member team. “This is going to be a successful program. The department’s committed to it. The chief’s committed to it. We want the community to understand it’s a tool for us to be able to keep them safe, and our officers.”

The department’s drones are outfitted with cameras, including an infrared sensor, and weigh between five and 10 pounds. The Madison Police Department paid about $17,500 for the two aircraft. The infrared camera added about $9,000 to the price tag, officials said. The department anticipates using the UAS for search-and-rescue operations, looking for fugitives, mapping crime scenes and helping guide officers in tactical situations.

SOURCE: www.host.madison.com

U.S. Helicopter Accident Rate Inches Upward

Accident rates for the U.S. civil helicopter industry rose slightly during the first half of 2017, according to the U.S. Helicopter Safety Team (USHST). The total accident rate from January through June was 3.37 per 100,000 flight hours, compared to a rate of 3.16 in 2016. The first half rate broke a downward trend in helicopter accidents since 2013, but industry experts still hope a reduction will be achieved by the end of 2017. Preliminary accident numbers are lower than the 10-year average for July but slightly above the past two years.

From 2016 to 2019, USHST has focused its attention on reducing fatal accidents within the U.S. civil helicopter community. The industry-government partnership is targeting a reduction by 2019 to 0.61 fatal accidents per 100,000 flight hours. The fatal accident rate goal for 2017 is 0.69 or lower.

SOURCE: www.ihst.org

PSAAC Awards Accreditation at APSA EXPO 2017

The Public Safety Aviation Accreditation Commission (PSAAC) is very pleased to announce that five more agencies were awarded accreditation and reaccreditation plaques and certificates during the Airborne Public Safety Association’s (APSA) Annual Exposition in Reno, NV on July 28, 2017.  This brings the total number of accredited and reaccredited units to twelve. The following agencies have successfully completed the process of reaching accreditation and reaccreditation through the Commission in 2017: 

• Seminole County (FL) Sheriff’s Office – Aviation Section (LE Accreditation)
• Travis County (TX) – STAR Flight (Fire and SAR Accreditation)
• Texas DPS – Air Operations Division (LE and SAR Accreditation)
• Spokane County (WA) Sheriff’s Office – Air Support Unit (LE Reaccreditation)
• Metro Air Support Unit of St. Louis, MO – (LE Reaccreditation)

The hard work put forth by the members of each of these units over the past two years in preparing for this accreditation process was very apparent to our assessors and commissioners.  These units can take great pride in knowing that they are part of a growing number of public safety aviation units in the country to successfully achieve accreditation and reaccreditation. 

One additional noteworthy item about Seminole County Sherriff’s accreditation is that the accreditation fee was paid by their insurance underwriter, QBE, North America, Inc., as part of benefit offered to public safety agencies insured by QBE.  In addition to those units having completed the accreditation process, we have also received or processed applications from several other units including Delaware State Police, East Bay Regional Parks District and Winnipeg Police Services, Manitoba, Canada.

Congratulations to all the agencies receiving recognition for accreditation and reaccreditation this year.

Michigan State Police Adds Third UAS

The Michigan State Police (MSP) has added a third unmanned aircraft system to its fleet. MSP previously had two drones, one that was stationed in Lansing and another in Saginaw. The third drone will be based in Gaylord and will serve most of northern Michigan, including the Upper Peninsula. When needed, it will travel to other parts of the state.

MSP says UAS have played a huge role in crime and crash scene documentation and firefighting. “We never thought fire scenes would be something we would use it for, and today that's actually our number one call,” Sergeant Matt Rogers said.

SOURCE: www.upnorthlive.com  

Part 107 Remote Pilot Course: APSA’s Upcoming Schedule

APSA's Remote Pilot-In-Command Course includes twenty (20) hours of classroom training for UAS staff that is designed to provide a review of the Federal Aviation Regulations PART 107 Remote Pilot Certification Process. The course is a must-have for agencies to train their personnel on how to operate sUAS and to obtain pilot certification; it will prepare the student to successfully take the FAA Pilot’s Exam for this rating. 

The Remote Pilot-In-Command Course is intended for public safety personnel, both sworn and non-sworn, who are interested in obtaining their FAA Remote Pilot Certificate under FAR PART 107.

The cost is $150 (which includes a one-year membership to APSA).  Course dates and host agencies include:

• August 26-27, 2017, Grand Forks County (ND) Sheriff’s Department
• September 16-17, 2017, Willmar (MN) Police Department
• September 23-24, 2017, Seminole County (FL) Sheriff’s Office
• October 7-8, 2017, Chino (CA) Police Department
• October 28-29, 2017, Ventura County (CA) Sheriff’s Office
• November 18-19, 2017, Alameda County (CA) Sheriff’s Office
• January 13-14, 2018, Spokane County (WA) Sheriff’s Office  

NYPD Aviation Makes Brooklyn Shore Rescue

A New York (NY) Police Department helicopter rescue was captured on camera in mid-July. The police helicopter was dispatched to help a man on a cargo ship needing medical attention. The crew lowered a medic onto the vessel to pick up the 22-year-old, who was then taken to a nearby medical center for treatment. The ship he was on was anchored off the coast of Brooklyn. See video of the rescue here:

http://www.ny1.com/nyc/all-boroughs/news/2017/07/17/nypd-rescues-man-from-cargo-ship-near-brooklyn.html.

SOURCE: www.ny1.com

Arizona Sheriff’s Helicopter Rescues Ten Hikers

A Pima County (AZ) Sheriff’s Department helicopter rescued 10 hikers clinging to tree branches and perched on boulders as a flash flood struck a creek in Arizona. Seventeen hikers were stranded on July 23 in a scenic canyon on the outskirts of Tucson, just over a week after floodwaters killed 10 people about 140 miles north.

The helicopter aircrew lowered a rescuer to eight hikers, including a four-year-old boy, fastened them to a hoist and hauled them to safety. Four individuals were plucked from the creek as they clung to branches with water up to their waists. Rescuers helped seven hikers in a less dangerous area walk to safety. Crews dropped food, water and blankets to the two remaining hikers stuck on a ledge before they could be rescued via helicopter the next morning.

SOURCE: www.timesfreepress.com 

APSA Online Meetings: August 2017 Schedule

Meetings are conducted through an online conference call you can join using your computer, device or phone. Online meetings are open to any APSA member. To receive meeting information and be added to the mailing list, send an email to safety@PublicSafetyAviation.org.

For the remainder of August, the online meeting schedule is: for Maintenance Technicians on Wednesday, August 23 from 1:00-2:00 PM (1700 UTC), and for Safety Officers on Wednesday, August 23 from 1:00-2:00 PM (1700 UTC). Contract maintenance providers to APSA members are welcome to participate in the Maintenance Technician’s meeting as well.  All times are EDT.

San Bernandino Sheriff Acquires H125s

The San Bernandino County (CA) Sheriff’s Department has acquired two new Airbus Helicopters H125 AStars. The aircraft are part of a long-term plan to update the department’s fleet of six AS350 B3s, an earlier model of the AStar.

“The H125 offers the versatile, multi-mission platform we need. This was the right choice for us,” Captain Jeff Rose said. “We are excited to continue our long relationship with Airbus Helicopters.” San Bernandino will use the helicopters for patrol, high-altitude rescues and fire suppression. With more than 20,100 square miles, San Bernandino County is the largest county in the United States.

SOURCE: www.verticalmag.com

Spring Hill Police Now Using UAS

The Spring Hill (TN) Police Department recently purchased an unmanned aircraft system equipped with photo and video capability. The drone is expected to be used to provide an aerial view of hazmat incidents and major traffic crash scenes, search and rescue scenes, aggressors during critical incidents, suspects on the run, traffic, storm water drainage issues, school traffic dynamics, roadway construction projects and other issues that may impact roadway safety.

Spring Hill board members are in the process of creating the SHPD’s Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operations Policy. SHPD Detective Geoff Betts is licensed to fly the aircraft, and two additional officers should be certified in the near future. The police chief must preapprove all flights.

SOURCE: www.williamsonsource.com

Michigan State Police Huey Gets Facelift

The Michigan State Police (MSP) recently contracted for maintenance and exterior refurbishments on the first of two of its Bell UH-1H aircraft. PAC International, a Metro Aviation company, completed the service, utilizing its soft media blast booth to remove the majority of the aircraft’s original paint. Once the paint was removed, the airframe was found to be in excellent condition and free of corrosion.

The MSP Aviation Unit works closely with all Michigan law enforcement agencies, as well as the Michigan National Guard and the U.S. Coast Guard air stations. The unit has a fleet of aircraft based out of Lansing’s Capital Region International Airport, with satellite offices in Saginaw and Ypsilanti. Aircraft include a Beech King Air 90, Cessna 182R, Bell 206L3, Bell 407GX and two Bell UH-1H Hueys.

SOURCE: www.verticalmag.com

NY Environmental Police Acquires AW119

The New York City Department of Environmental Protection Police recently selected the AW119Kx helicopter for operations in support of water supply protection. The helicopter, outfitted in the law enforcement configuration, is expected to be delivered in 2018.

As the largest single source water supply in the U.S., the New York City water supply system is protected by ground and air to prevent terrorism, pollution and crime. The AW119Kx is fully customized and features a searchlight, FLIR, external loudspeakers, rappelling and cargo hooks, an expanded fuel system, a foldable stretcher and high-visibility crew doors. The aircraft includes provisions for a Bambi Bucket to be used for firefighting.

SOURCE: www.newswiretoday.com

Students Tour New Jersey State Police Helicopter

Students from Egg Harbor City participating in the REACH program had the opportunity to tour a New Jersey State Police helicopter in late July. After a brief introduction by Trooper Mike Jiampetti, the students were able to enter the aircraft, view the controls and sit in one of its five seats. The forty-five students that surrounded the copter were impressed. “It was awesome,” 10-year-old fifth-grader Cecelia Bond said. The event was one of multiple learning opportunities presented during the four-week REACH program.

SOURCE: www.shorenewstoday.com

Orange Fire, Police Departments Share UAS

The Orange (CT) Fire Department recently acquired an unmanned aircraft system, and the UAS has already proven useful in law enforcement missions. Fire Marshal Tim Smith said the drone provided overhead coverage for the Milford Police Department’s SWAT team during a recent incident in a large park. The Orange fire and police departments are expected to share the UAS and are among only a handful of public safety departments in Connecticut to be using the technology.

Smith said the UAS has numerous firefighting applications, and Assistant Police Chief Anthony Cuozzo sees the aircraft as a great search and rescue tool in Orange, which has vast open spaces.

SOURCE: www.nhregister.com

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Indianapolis Fire Department Deploys UAS for Public Safety

The Wayne Township (IN) Fire Department has invested in and expanded the use of unmanned aircraft systems over the past three years, and the aircraft have been used to assist in a variety of missions, including law enforcement. “Once we got the aircraft and we started using them, we immediately saw a huge benefit,” Captain Michael Pruitt said.

Wayne Township Fire, located in Indianapolis, uses its UAS to get eyes on incidents, including fires, hazmat situations and severe weather, without needing helicopters or putting personnel in harm’s way. The aircraft have been invaluable in combating structure fires, Pruitt said, and they have also been used to answer requests from other agencies throughout Central Indiana. On June 20, the Indianapolis Metro Police Department requested Wayne Township’s infrared-equipped UAS assist in a search for a missing teenager with autism.

SOURCE: www.cbs4indy.com

Child Strikes Police Aircraft With Laser Pointer

The Portland (OR) Police Bureau seized a laser pointer from a 12-year-old in late July following a report of laser strikes on aircraft. The bureau's Air Support Unit reported a laser strike while flying patrol support and directed ground officers to its origination. Officers found the child playing with a laser pointer and “contacted the child and family and explained the danger of pointing a laser at aircraft,” according to a press release. The laser pointer was placed into evidence, and the police reports were forwarded to juvenile court.

SOURCE: www.oregonlive.com

CBP Seeking More Helicopter Pilots

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is currently looking to hire a large number of helicopter pilots. Around 70 to 75 percent of CBP pilots currently have military experience, but the agency is now seeking pilots of all backgrounds.

“Today, right now, we’re short 75 pilots,” Edward Young, acting executive assistant commissioner of the agency’s Air and Marine Operations, told reporters in June. Young said that represents nearly 15 percent of the approximately 550 pilot positions authorized for the agency.

SOURCE: www.verticalmag.com

UAS Useful in Tracking Reckless Bikers in U.K.

The new unmanned aircraft unit in operation for the U.K.’s Dorset, Cornwall and Devon police departments has quickly proven useful for tracking motorcyclists riding recklessly. Now, the town of South Shields is considering adding the airborne technology to catch criminals.

Chief Superintendent Jim Nye, commander of the Devon-Cornwall and Dorset Police Operations Alliance, said the UAS complement police work well. “This technology offers a highly cost effective approach in supporting our officers on the ground in operational policing,” Nye said. “Drones can even help police track and monitor suspects during a firearm or terrorist incident, as it will allow officers to gain vital information, quickly, safely and allow us to respond effectively at the scene.”

SOURCE: www.thedrive.com

APSA Welcomes New Members

APSA would like to welcome the following individual members who joined during July 2017:

Corporate Members:

AirEL Illuminated Thermal Identification
Arrow Aviation
Battle Born Munitions
EuroSafety International LLC
HurleyIR
Los Angeles County Regional Training Center
Smith Myers

Individual Members:

J. Trevor Anders, California Highway Patrol Valley Division
Matthew Ayers, ATI Engineering Services
Kim Baecker, Pasadena (CA) Police Department Air Operations Section
Jerry Berg, The Boeing Company - Autonomous Systems Division
Travis Bolles, Anoka County (MN) Sheriff's Office
Michael Bumberger, Federal Aviation Administration
Joseph Burkhead, U.S. Government (CO)
Dave Callen, Las Vegas (NV) Metro Police Department Air Support Section
Ricardo Castellano, El Paso (TX) Police Department Headquarters
Greg Coauette, Sacramento County (CA) Sheriff's Department Air Operations
Kenneth Dailey, Los Angeles County (CA) Sheriff's Department
David Descourouez, NC Wildlife Law Enforcement
Bruce Dikken, Colorado Dept. of Public Safety
Mark Dungy, Winona County (MN) Sheriff's Office
Todd Fatta, Burbank/Glendale (CA) Police Air Support Unit
Robert Feierstadt, Aventura (FL) Police Department
Joe Fernandez, Fernandez Imaging
George Geng, Reignwood Aviation
Jim Grisham, Pima County (AZ) Sheriff's Department
Peter Grover, Anoka County (MN) Sheriff's Office
Corynn Haggerty, Phoenix (AZ) Police Department
Patrick Hamblin, Burbank/Glendale (CA) Police Air Support Unit
Eric Haney, Ventura County (CA) Sheriff's Department
Gary Hankins, Dollard-Suter Family Fund
Susan Harris, Diamond J, Inc.
John Hazelton, Winona County (MN) Sheriff's Office
Aaron Hubbuch, Jeffersontown (KY) Police Department
Michael Infusino, Chino (CA) Police Department
Aaron Kelliher, Chino (CA) Police Department
Scott Kjorness, Lowry (MN) Fire Department
Cody Korkotsakis, San Bernardino (CA) County Sheriff's Dept. Aviation Unit
Brian Kramber, Lowry (MN) Fire Department
Les Ladewig, Winona County (MN) Sheriff's Office
Brandon Laird, Colorado Highland Helicopters
Leonard Ligon, SAIC - NASA Ames
Andrew Lindberg, Anoka County (MN) Sheriff's Office
Anthony Lisanti, Chicago (IL) Fire Department
Joseph Longoria, U.S. Army
Jerry Lowe, Jefferson County (TX) Sheriff's Office
Matt McCrory, Lowry (MN) Fire Department
Patrick McFall, Martin County (FL) Sheriff's Office Aviation Unit
Darin McManus, California Highway Patrol Valley Division
Jared Melton, El Dorado (CA) County Sheriff
Don Morgan, Air Methods Corporation
Josh Murphy, Winona County (MN) Sheriff's Office
Ronald Palermo, Sensing Systems
Gerry Perez, California Highway Patrol Valley Division
Chris Prince, Sacramento (CA) Police Department
Michael Rambo, Los Angeles County (CA) Sheriff's Department
Anthony Rivera, Los Angeles County (CA) Sheriff's Department
Elias Rodriguez, San Diego (CA) Police Department
Jeff Rose, San Bernardino County (CA) Sheriff's Department Aviation Unit
Kevin Rose, Vallejo (CA) Police Department
Ryan Ross, Sacramento (CA) Metropolitan Fire District
Larry Scott, San Bernardino County (CA) Sheriff's Dept. Aviation Unit
Scott Steele, Butte County (CA) Sheriff's Office
Corey Strandberg, NASOC/JAX DHS-CBP Air & Marine Operations
Ronald Streiff, Melbourne (FL) Police Department
Bernard Waller, Mower County (MN) Sheriff's Office
Ryan Warhola, Jefferson County (TX) Sheriff's Office
Jacob Westall, Corona (CA) Police Department
Douglas Wiedman, Sacramento County (CA) Sheriff's Department Air Operations
Evan Winsor, Merced (CA) Sheriff's Office
Nathanael Woodall, California Highway Patrol Valley Division
George Zilahi, Emergco