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Off to the Races with APSA Training

The world’s premier public safety aviation training event is only a month away! APSA’s Airborne Public Safety Conference, APSCON 2018, will be landing in Louisville, KY, July 9-14. This 48th annual conference & exposition will feature extensive public safety aviation education and training covering all sectors of public safety aviation, as well as an expo floor with the industry’s most cutting-edge technology. Visit the APSA website for more information and to register today! Join us at the Kentucky Exposition Center and Galt House Hotel for learning, networking and sharing.

APSA’s 2018 Photo Contest – Submission Deadline June 15

Have you taken some awesome photos of public safety aviation? Enter them in the Airborne Public Safety Association's Air Beat magazine 2018 Photo Contest to win a GoPro Hero6 Black camera. The submission deadline is 1 week away! HERO6 Black is the most powerful and easy to use GoPro ever with video, voice control, one-button simplicity, touch display and waterproof design. You're going to love it; enter Air Beat's photo contest  for a chance to win today!

Photographer must be an APSA member in good standing. Photos must have a public safety aviation element (aircraft, crew, mission, training, etc.) and include a photo caption of less than 25 words. Please include photographer’s last name as part of the image file name. The winner will be announced on Thursday, July 12, 2018 during the General Membership Meeting at APSCON 2018 in Louisville, KY. Winner is not required to be present.

Plan to Attend APSA’s Remote Pilot-in-Command Course

The Airborne Public Safety Association’s Remote Pilot-In-Command Course is intended for public safety personnel, both sworn and non-sworn, that are interested in obtaining their FAA Remote Pilot Certificate under FAR PART 107. The course consists of eighteen (18) hours of classroom training and is designed to prepare the student to successfully take the FAA’s PART 107 Remote Pilot Exam. The course is a must-have for agencies to train their personnel on how to operate UAS and to obtain pilot certification. APSA has the following RPIC Courses scheduled through May and June 2018:

• June 9-10, 2018 – Dunn County, ND
• June 21-22, 2018 – Santa Fe, NM
• June 25-26, 2018 – Westminster, CO

More information about each course can be found by clicking on the individual locations above.

Florida Police Department Adds Drones & Robot

The Lakeland (FL) Police Department demonstrated the capabilities of its new unmanned aircraft systems and robot at a city council meeting in early May. “The purchase of the ICOR Robot and drones signify advancements in technology that allow police officers to perform their jobs safer and more efficiently, which ultimately protects our citizens, our suspects and officers from injury,” Lakeland Police Chief Larry Giddens said.

The Lakeland Police Department bought the ICOR Caliber T5 SWAT Robot in January for $118,000 with funds from the Law Enforcement Trust Fund, the department’s operating budget and additional funding from the city. In addition to the robot, the department bought four unmanned aircraft systems and has six officers licensed by FAA to operate them. They cost about $10,000. Officials said the UAS are cheaper, quieter and faster to deploy than helicopters.

SOURCE: www.theledger.com 

California Man Gets 18 Months for Police Laser Strike

A 32-year-old man from Fresno, CA, recently was sentenced to 18 months in prison for striking a Fresno Police Department helicopter with a powerful green laser beam in late 2017. The helicopter was hit by the beam several times, causing visual interference for the pilot, who was providing air support to a domestic violence call. Police determined the laser was coming from a moving vehicle, and ground units were directed to its location. The man led the aircrew on a high-speed chase until he crashed and tried to run. He was arrested in a nearby backyard, and the green laser pointer was found inside his vehicle. FAA reported 6,771 laser strikes on aircraft in 2017.

SOURCE: www.bakersfieldnow.com 

Orange County Sheriff: Maintenance Concerns Are Overblown

While the Orange County (FL) Sheriff’s Office has had routine maintenance issues over the past year, the department hasn’t been without at least one helicopter and one airplane during that time, according to Lieutenant Cory Wright. Wright said local news reports exaggerated the department’s maintenance issues and frequency with which it declined missions. “The calls we turned down, we would traditionally turn down anyway,” Wright said.

According to Wright, three of the department’s four helicopters were grounded for only a brief period during the year. That left one helicopter and one airplane available for service, and the Orange County Sheriff’s Office never turned down critical missions, such as fire rescues. “If there was an absolute need for there to be a helicopter, we were there,” Wright said.

SOURCE: Orange County Sheriff’s Office

Police Capture Car Theft Suspect, Find Kids After Chase

The Philadelphia Police Department Aviation Unit assisted in a chase that resulted in apprehending a car thief and rescuing two children in late May. The chase began after a 28-year-old woman left her car running with the keys inside and an unidentified man stole the vehicle. The woman’s 1-year-old and 6-year-old children were in the backseat. The woman immediately called police, and officers on the ground and in the air searched for the stolen vehicle. Officers spotted the vehicle about a mile away from where it was stolen, and the aviation unit began pursuit.

“We made sure ground units didn't chase it because we didn't want the vehicle to get involved in an auto accident running from police,” Philadelphia Police Chief Inspector Scott Small said. The aviation unit pursued the vehicle for about two miles, and the chase ended when the stolen car struck a curb. The children were found in another location where the suspect had dropped them off. The two children were in good condition and reunited with their mother, who was not charged for negligence.

SOURCE: www.nbcphiladelphia.com 

U.S. Government Entities Selected to Test UAS

The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) recently selected 10 states, local and tribal governments as participants in the Unmanned Aircraft Systems Integration Pilot Program. First announced last October, the White House initiative partners the Federal Aviation Administration with government entities, which then work with private sector participants to safely explore UAS integration. “Data gathered from these pilot projects will form the basis of a new regulatory framework to safely integrate drones into our national airspace,” Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao said.

The UAS Integration Pilot Program is an effort to provide certainty and stability to communities, drone owners and the rapidly evolving industry. In less than a decade, the potential economic benefit of integrating UAS in the nation’s airspace is estimated at $82 billion. USDOT and FAA evaluated 149 proposals to participate in testing; the 10 final selectees will work with FAA to refine their operational concepts through memorandums of agreement. During the next two and a half years, the selectees will collect drone data involving night operations, flights over people and beyond the pilot’s line of sight, package delivery, detect-and-avoid technologies, and the reliability and security of data links between pilot and aircraft. The data collected are intended to help USDOT and FAA craft new rules that allow more complex low-altitude operations, identify ways to balance local and national interests related to UAS integration, improve communications with local, state and tribal jurisdictions, address security and privacy risks, and accelerate the approval of operations that require special authorizations.

SOURCE: www.rrmediagroup.com 

APSA Online Meetings: June 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 June 2018, the online meeting for UAS operators will be conducted on Wednesday, June 13 from 1:00-2:00 PM EDT (1800 UTC). For safety officers, the meeting will be conducted Friday, June 15 from 1:00-2:00 PM EDT (1800 UTC), and for maintenance technicians on Friday, June 29 from 1:00-2:00 PM EDT (1800 UTC). Contract maintenance providers to APSA members are welcome to participate in the maintenance meeting as well.

Bird Strike Damages DPS Helicopter in Northern Arizona

A flock of birds collided with an Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS) helicopter as it flew in northern Arizona on April 29, damaging the aircraft and temporarily blinding the TFO with blood and remains from the birds, officials said. The DPS helicopter, Ranger 56, was flying back to its base after searching for a missing 4-year-old girl. The aircrew reported the flight was interrupted with loud, cannon-like thuds and a sudden rush of air into the cockpit.

Despite the damage, debris and high-speed windblasts, the crew successfully landed in an open field. An initial inspection of the helicopter showed that one of the birds had broken through the left front chin bubble of the aircraft, allowing for the sudden rush of wind, officials said. While the helicopter was damaged, the aircrew was not injured. "Pilot Haverly’s wit and training are the reason he was able to land the helicopter safely and without further incident,'' said Lt. Colonel Ken Hunter.

Source: www.azcentral.com 

New York Agency Launches UAS Unit

The Rome (NY) Police Department has launched a new unmanned aircraft systems program. The department has purchased a Yuneec brand Typhoon H hexacopter and trained five officers to pilot the UAS. “It’s the next leap in law enforcement,” said Detective Jeffrey Lanigan, who heads the unit. “Law enforcement is always looking for the next piece of technology to make things safer for us and the community.”

The hexacopter will be used for a variety of police functions, such as search and rescue operations, crime scene analysis, accident reconstruction, crowd control and police pursuits. It has six propellers and a 360-degree camera to record both still pictures and video. The drone has a top speed of about 45 mph and can withstand up to 25-mph wind gusts. It requires two operators while in flight, and the department must alert the Federal Aviation Administration in the air traffic control tower at the Griffiss International Airport whenever they put the UAS in the air.

SOURCE: www.romesentinel.com 

Pasadena Police Holds Annual Fly-In

The Pasadena Police Department Air Operations Section hosted its 29th annual disaster response exercise and fly-in on the grounds of the Rose Bowl Stadium in May. Public safety aircraft and flight crews from all over Southern California joined the department for the fly-in, which is held each year in cooperation with the Airborne Public Safety Association.

“The Rose Bowl was dedicated as a staging area for aircraft in the event of an earthquake or manmade event where we have to get airborne resources into the area to transport people, equipment and medical supplies,” said Lieutenant Mike Ingram of the Pasadena Police Air Operations Section. In the event of an earthquake or other disasters, Ingram said the Rose Bowl would be used as a location for vertical-lift aircraft, including law enforcement and military helicopters. The stadium’s large open area, combined with its parking lots, make it an ideal site for coordinating emergency helicopter operations. Approximately 24 helicopters were part of the recent fly-in.

SOURCE: www.pasadenanow.com 

U.K.’s North Yorkshire Police Use UAS in First Successful Mission

The North Yorkshire Police in the U.K. has added four unmanned aircraft systems as part of a department-wide technological upgrade. The four drones feature cameras that can track suspects or search for people in the dark using heat signatures. The UAS can hover up to 400 feet above the ground and search large areas. The most advanced of the UAS, which cost about $13,000, was used in early May to help officers find a man who fled after throwing bricks at cars.

North Yorkshire Superintendent Mike Walker said up to eight officers would be trained in the coming months to pilot the drones. “What we wanted to do was deploy drones across North Yorkshire that had the capability of really assisting in circumstances, such as high-risk [individuals] missing from homes, that we deal with on a regular basis,” he said. “We are a county of 3,300 square miles, and the ability to cover large areas of ground searching for people in circumstances where we need to find them as quickly as possible is really important.”

SOURCE: www.yorkpress.co.uk 

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Spokane County Adds Helicopter to Fleet 

The Spokane County (WA) Sheriff's Office Regional Air Support Unit has added a helicopter to its fleet to be used for search and rescue missions and fire support.

The Bell UH-1H Helicopter, named "Rescue 3," will enable ASU crews to lift victims to safety and conduct water drops on fires safely. Paramedics and their equipment will be part of the helicopter's responding aircrew, which will enable the crews to be taken to remote areas quickly and provide initial advanced medical treatment to injured victims.

The helicopter was acquired through the 1033 surplus program. The Spokane County Sheriff's Regional Air Support Unit now consists of three helicopters, two Bell OH-58s, and the newest addition.

Source: www.kxly.com 

Southern Arizona Law Enforcement Uses Tethered UAS

The Oro Valley (AZ) Police Department used a tethered drone in a first-of-its-kind application to monitor two major high school graduation ceremonies in May. The FUSE Tether System, provided by Drone Aviation Holding Corp., was used along with a DJI Matrice 200 flying at an altitude of 150 feet for hours at a time. The tether system allowed the UAS to stay in the air without needing to recharge its batteries. Utilizing the UAS’s optical camera, officers were able to monitor venue perimeters and the flow of people and traffic in and out of school facilities in real time. The FUSE Tether System is powered by a proprietary mix of hardware and software and 200 feet of tether supporting 110-volt ground power sources, such as portable generators.

SOURCE: www.globenewswire.com 

Indiana State Helicopter Helps Find Missing Elderly Man

Multiple Indiana agencies, aviation assets and technology were used in early May to find a missing 83-year-old man. After volunteers from area fire departments, Rush County Sheriff’s deputies, Indiana State Police ground troops and officials from Rush County Emergency Management failed to find the man near his home, an Indiana State Police helicopter was called in. The pilot soon located the man, who had an injured shoulder but was conscious.

David Ruegsegger of the Indiana State Police Aviation Section said the helicopter’s FLIR was essential in quickly locating the man. “With the cold temperatures we had last night, usage of the [helicopter] and FLIR quite possibly helped save his life,” Sergeant Dave Poynter said. The man was determined to have fallen out of a tree stand and was unable to walk out of the woods. He was flown to an Indianapolis hospital for treatment of broken ribs and a dislocated shoulder.

SOURCE: www.wrbiradio.com 

Louisville Helicopter Polices Kentucky Derby From Air 

The Louisville Metro Police Department (LMPD) used its helicopter to help police the Kentucky Derby and related events in early May. Chief Pilot Bryan Arnold provided the over-watch and communicated with units on the ground. “If they see something, they're trained” to respond, said Sergeant Jon Hagedorn, LMPD Air Unit commander. “You can land the helicopter, you can get out and you can do police work.”

Hagedorn said the eye in the sky helped defuse at least one potentially serious confrontation. With thousands of people at the track and other Derby events, LMPD brought in additional aviation support, as well. “We partner with the Kentucky National Guard and Kentucky State Police, and they also have aviation sections that will come in and help us—just give us additional eyes,” Hagedorn said.

SOURCE: www.wdrb.com 

 Tampa Police Pilot Helps Rescue Boaters From Bay 

The marine patrol unit from MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, FL, discovered a capsized vessel in high seas in April and called in a Tampa Police Department Aviation Unit helicopter to assist in rescuing the boaters. The helicopter, flown by Tampa Police Chief Pilot Todd Curabba, provided aerial support to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office dive team, which was also on scene.

After the dive team assisted the individuals in the water, Curabba said over the radio he saw another person in the water. Two patrolmen were directed to the man, who was sprawled out and not moving on the shore of an island in a channel. The dive team was able to access the 75-year-old and pull him to safety. A medical team was located at a nearby boat ramp to treat the man for minor injuries.

SOURCE: www.dvidshub.net 

Police Helicopter Helps Find Murder Suspect 

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department Aviation Unit helped apprehend a 26-year-old man who was arrested and charged with murder in early May. The suspect is said to have shot and killed a man in the front yard of a north Charlotte home. Evidence and information at the scene led police to identify the primary suspect in the case, and K9 and aviation units were dispatched to search for him. He was found near the homicide scene shortly after the shooting, police said. The man has been charged with murder and robbery with a dangerous weapon. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department officials said the investigation into the case is ongoing and asks anyone with information to contact them.

SOURCE: www.patch.com 

NPAS Helicopter Targeted in Laser Attack

A National Police Air Service (NPAS) helicopter in the U.K. was looking for a high-risk missing person when it was struck multiple times by a laser in early May. The crew said it was distracted by a persistent green laser being shone in the cockpit while it searched for a missing 73-year old woman who suffers from dementia. “The crew, who were trying to do their job looking for someone who needs our help…were subjected to persistent green laser attack,” a spokesman for NPAS Barton said.

Preston Police officers on the ground were directed to the source of the laser and detained the offender. The missing woman was later spotted by a civilian.

SOURCE: www.lep.co.uk 

Argentina Agency Takes Delivery of H125 

The government of Jujuy Province in Argentina took delivery of its recently completed H125 last month from Metro Aviation. The multi-mission aircraft will be utilized for firefighting, air medical transportation and various civil patrol and ground support activities.

Jujuy’s H125 is equipped with a cargo swing, quick release cargo basket, Bambi bucket, rescue hoist, removable litter kit and law enforcement equipment to include an E.O.S (electroptic observation system) with a monitor and recorder onboard. “We are excited to once again partner with Argentina,” said Metro President Mike Stanberry. “This aircraft checks all the boxes for the government of Jujuy and I know it will perform for years to come.”

Source: Metro Aviation

Texas Unit Adds New Helicopters, Highlighted in Local Media 

The McLennan County Sheriff's Office Aviation Unit, established in 1974, recently was highlighted as one of the oldest in Texas by local media. The unit has recently added three new helicopters through the military’s 1033 Program and is staffed by three pilots who also serve in other Sheriff’s Office positions. “Whether it be the middle of the day or the middle of the night, [we] drop what we're doing or leave our families from what they're doing and come report to duty,” Captain Shawn Nixon said.

The Aviation Unit previously had two helicopters acquired through the military surplus program. From search and rescues to vehicle pursuits, the unit serves several counties around Central Texas and assists other departments with law enforcement missions when requested. The three helicopters the unit recently acquired, OH-58 Bell Jet Rangers, cost the department nothing, officials said. The helicopters are priced between $1.2 million and $1.5 million new.

SOURCE: www.kxxv.com and www.kwtx.com 

North Carolina Unit Adds UAS 

The Lenoir City (NC) Police Department recently purchased an unmanned aircraft system to assist in investigating major accidents and other appropriate missions. The department explained how the UAS would be used at a recent local city council meeting. According to Chief Scott Brown, the department might traditionally spend about eight hours investigating a fatal car wreck, taking pictures and measurements to recreate the scene. Brown said the UAS can help Lenoir City do the same job in about 20 minutes. Brown said the department borrowed a UAS at a car accident scene several months ago and discovered how useful it could be. The department plans to train five officers to operate the unmanned aircraft.

SOURCE: www.newstopicnews.com 

Oklahoma Man Sentenced for Aiming Laser at Police Helicopter

An Oklahoma City (OK) man apologized for aiming a green laser pointer at a police helicopter last year after he received a sentence of three years probation in late May. The man told an Oklahoma City federal judge his behavior was “foolish” and admitted heroin played a role in his actions. The judge also ordered the man to do 104 hours of community service and pay about $500 in restitution to the Oklahoma City Police Department. The Federal Aviation Administration is seeking a civil penalty of $17,500 related to the case, records show. The federal matter is unresolved, according to attorneys.

SOURCE: www.newsok.com 

MSP Helicopter Rescues Injured Hiker 

A Maryland State Police (MSP) helicopter crew helped rescue an injured hiker in late May after the man fell down the side of a cliff in Montgomery County. MSP Trooper 3, based in Frederick, was dispatched to the scene, and pilots maneuvered the AW-139 80 feet above a small rock outcropping at 1,200 feet. A trooper was lowered to the scene to assess the patient and coordinate extraction. The patient was stabilized and packaged with the assistance of emergency personnel. The trooper accompanied the injured hiker back to the aircraft, and the patient was transported to a medical center in Washington County.

The MSP Aviation Command operates a fleet of 10 AW-139 helicopters based out of seven sections across the state. The department said the recent rescue was a testament to recent training conducted in aerial rescue operations as a joint effort with the MSP Aviation Command and Frederick County Advanced Technical Rescue Team. The flight crew was assisted in the recent rescue by the Hyattstown Volunteer Fire Department, Carroll Manor Fire Department, Urbana Fire Department, Upper Montgomery County Fire Department and Frederick County Advanced Technical Rescue Team.

SOURCE: www.mymcmedia.org 

NYPD Rescues Stranded Kayakers

The New York Police Department (NYPD) used a helicopter to rescue two men who fell out of their kayaks in Jamaica Bay in late May. The dramatic rescue took place when NYPD Aviation Unit 18 found one of the men holding two kayaks. Air Sea Rescue Helicopter 22 deployed two NYPD scuba divers to rescue the man by placing him into a basket, which was then hoisted to the aircraft. The man told officers his friend's kayak tipped over 15 minutes before their arrival. Once he was secure inside the helicopter, they rescued the second man and took both to a nearby airfield for an EMS assessment. Both declined medical attention. Video of the rescue can be seen at www.amny.com/news/helicopter-rescue-kayakers-jamaica-bay-1.18795532.

SOURCE: www.amny.com 

California Agency Sells Helicopter to CNC Technologies 

The Ontario (CA) Police Department recently sold an Airbus AS350 B2 helicopter to CNC Technologies, an aviation technology and wireless communications company serving the law enforcement, military and government markets. CNC announced the purchase along with the launch of its aviation division, which will provide sales and leasing of new and used aircraft alongside the company’s existing aviation technology business. CNC said it will continue to build its fleet through purchases of new and used aircraft that support a broad range of mission profiles.

“The launch of CNC Aviation supports our mission of providing clients with a single source solution for all of their airborne law enforcement requirements,” said Alex Giuffrida, founding partner and CEO of CNC Technologies. “We’ve had a tremendous response from the law enforcement community to our comprehensive, 24-7 approach, and the new division will extend our ability to serve as a trusted partner in the purchase, lease or sale of new and used aircraft.”

SOURCE: www.collectivemag.com 

U.K. Measure Against Lasers Receives Royal Assent 

A new bill introducing tough penalties for people who target aircraft, road vehicles and boats with lasers in the U.K. has received Royal Assent and will become law. The Laser Misuse (Vehicles) Act will make it a crime to shine or direct a laser beam that dazzles or distracts, or is likely to dazzle or distract, air traffic controllers, pilots, captains of boats and drivers of road vehicles. In addition to including air traffic facilities, offenders now face up to five years in prison, an unlimited fine or both. The police have also been given authority to catch laser offenders, and prosecution has been made easier by removing the need to prove there was an intention to endanger a vehicle.

SOURCE: www.internationalairportreview.com 

APSA Welcomes New Members

APSA would like to welcome the following corporate and individual members who joined during May 2018:

Corporate Members:

Brother International Corporation
Fortress UAV
HeliHSV, LLC.
Peots Digital Solutions
Real-Time Robotics

Individual Members:

Michael Aspeitia, Huntington Beach (CA) Police Department
Cindy Aubuchon, Wentzville (MO) Police Department
Abel Avalos, Los Angeles (CA) Fire Department
Joseph Barber, Ohio Dept. of Natural Resources
Greg Barnhard, Erie County (NY) Sheriff's Department Aviation Division Reserve
Richard Bee, Huntington Beach (CA) Police Department
Winston Benjamin, Orange County (FL) Sheriff's Office
Zachary Bittle, Kern County (CA) Sheriff's Office Search and Rescue
Chad Bluette, Elk Grove (CA) Police Department
Oscar Boggess Jr., Pinellas County (FL) Sheriff's Office Flight Unit
Kevin Brenker, Aeryon Labs, Inc.
Scott Campbell-Morrison, Air Support Unit New Zealand Police
Michael Carlson, Willmar (MN) Police Department
Matthew Carr, San Diego (CA) Fire-Rescue Department
Robert Castillo, City of Montclair (CA)
Chris Charalambous, Buena Park (CA) Police Department
Chris Coates, Costa Mesa (CA) Fire & Rescue
Larry Cobado, Erie County (NY) Sheriff's Department Aviation Division Reserve
Joseph Davenport, Buena Park (CA) Police Department
John Deliema, Huntington Beach (CA) Police Department
Tim Donovan, Erie County (NY) Sheriff's Office
Russell Downing, Larimer County (CO) Sheriff's Office
Steven Dykovitz, Hillsborough County (FL) Sheriff's Office Aviation Unit
Kareem Elsemri, Orange County (CA) Sheriff's Department Traffic Bureau
Chris Fisher, Seal Beach (CA) Police Department
William Forster, Federal Aviation Administration
Brooke Freeman, Stanislaus County (CA) Sheriff's Department Air Support Unit
Wilford Freestone, Kansas City (MO) Police Department
David Frenkel, UAS Minnesota
Dave Gagnon, OMNRF
Edmund Garcia, City of Montclair (CA)
Jake Gilbert, Orange County (CA) Fire Authority
Jeffrey Glein, Delaware State Police Aviation Section Administration
Rick Gonzales, Huntington Beach (CA) Police Department
Joshua Helgeson, Willmar (MN) Police Department
Mark Herdman, New York State Police Aviation
Quency Ho, Portland Police Bureau
Ed Hoener, Sonoma County (CA) Sheriff's Office Helicopter Unit
Jefferson Huot, Kern County (CA) Sheriff's Office Search and Rescue
John Izzo, Los Angeles (CA) Police Department Air Support Division
Hank Jenks, Oklahoma Highway Patrol
Kevin Johnson, Hillsborough County (FL) Sheriff's Office Aviation Unit
Ben Kahle, Kansas Highway Patrol Troop T - Topeka
Daniel Khairy, Newark (CA) Police Department
Mark Kiss, Santa Ana (CA) Police Department
Matthew Krypel, Erie County (NY) Sheriff's Office
Kevin Lee, FBI Aviation and Surveillance Operations
Santiago Loetz, PAE
David Mains, Seal Beach (CA) Police Department
Vincent Mancano, Virginia State Police Aviation Unit (Richmond)
John Marasco, Los Angeles (CA) Fire Department
Tim Martin, Huntington Beach (CA) Police Department
Adam Mattes, Orange City (CA) Fire Department
Mark Matthews, Bourbon County (KY) Sheriff's Office
Jonathan Miwa, Honolulu (HI) Fire Department
Dave Monti, Elk Grove (CA) Police Department
Craig Murray, Cowlitz County (WA) Sheriff's Office
Richard Oates, Orange County (CA) Sheriff's Department Traffic Bureau
Tanya Paziuk, Calgary (AB) Police Service: Air Support Unit
Brooke Piatkowski, US Air Force
Jody Quick, Florida Department of Law Enforcement Aviation Unit
Steve Rice, Tuscaloosa (AL) Police Department - Aviation Unit
Patrick Ryan, Independent Member
Paul Sabbagh, Army Research Laboratory
Chris Saumure, York (ON) Regional Police
Stephen Schueler, Blue Ash (OH) Police Department
Brian Sims, Orange County (CA) Sheriff's Department Traffic Bureau
Jason Smith, Wentzville (MO) Police Department
Matthew Smith, Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (ON)
Patrick Smith, Newark (CA) Police Department
Brad Sparrow, Winnipeg (MB) Police Service-Flight Operations Unit
Matthew Springer, DynCorp International
Shane Stewart, Orange County (CA) Sheriff's Department Traffic Bureau
Jan Sturgeon, Douglas County (CO) Search and Rescue, Inc.
Brett Tableriou, Austin Police Department Air Support Unit
Kelly Takatch, Winnipeg (MB) Police Service Flight Operations Unit
Dan Talbott, Wentzville (MO) Police Department
Ryan Tauer, Kansas Highway Patrol Troop T - Topeka
Richard Tienter, Wentzville (MO) Police Department
Michael Toney, Wentzville (MO) Police Department
Eric Valentine, Kansas City (MO) Police Department
Jerry Vernail, Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General
Kenny Viec, Elk Grove (CA) Police Department
Taylor Vogelmeier, Ohio State Highway Patrol
Chad Welch, Welch Aviation
Steve Williams, Kern County (CA) Sheriff's Office Search and Rescue
Stephen Wilson, Wentzville (MO) Police Department
Callum Young, Air Support Unit New Zealand Police
Wayne Zelinsky, Pinellas County (FL) Sheriff's Office