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APSA's E-Newsletter is designed to bring you the latest on news and events within the public safety aviation community. The E-Newsletter may also be read online here at our website.

Next Week: APSA Safety Seminar in San Antonio, TX

The last APSA Safety Seminar of the year is coming very soon, Nov. 13-15, to San Antonio, TX. The event, free of charge for all active APSA members, will be hosted by the San Antonio Police Department Air Support Unit at the Wyndham San Antonio Riverwalk Hotel.

Course topics during the Safety Seminar include external loads, safety tools and aircraft positioning for optimal efficiency. Additionally, there will be invaluable roundtable discussions for aircrews, safety officers and unit managers and supervisors. Details and registration are available on our website. Register today; it’s not too late!

APSA’s Tactical Flight Officer Course Headed to Tampa in December

APSA will conduct our Tactical Flight Officer Course, Dec. 17-19, in Tampa, FL, at the DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Tampa Bay.

APSA’s TFO Course is designed to provide aircrew members the tactical skills and information necessary to safely and successfully support ground units engaged in a variety of law enforcement missions. Although specifically designed for TFOs, this course is applicable to pilots, crewmembers and unit supervisors.

Attendees will learn the elements of crew coordination, gain knowledge on how to set up a perimeter, direct the activities of ground units from the air, manage a vehicle pursuit and conduct a thermal imagery search using the latest in airborne tactics. Additionally, attendees will learn what specialized equipment is available and how to properly use the most common tools. This class is essential to the professional development of aviation law enforcement personnel and also meets one of the requirements for TFO training related to accreditation. Successful completion requires attendance at all 24 hours of classroom instruction.

Registration for this course is $350 for members and $450 for non-members, and is available on our website.

Discounted room rates at the DoubleTree Suites are available by using the discount code of “AIR/Airborne Public Safety Association” and booking before November 30th.

APSA Accepting Nominations for 2019-2021 Board Positions

The nomination period for APSA elected offices for the term of July 2019 through July 2021 is open now through Dec. 15. The following offices are open for nomination: President, Treasurer, Canadian Region Director, Central Region Director and Southeast Region Director.

APSA Individual Members who are employed or appointed by a governmental agency under the laws of any state or nation, whose duties and responsibilities include the assignment as aircrew in or supervision and management of the agency's aviation and/or alternative aircraft operations unit, section, division or department may hold office. Members residing in that region shall elect region directors, and the director must reside in the region he is elected to represent.

Find out more and nominate online here. Or, nominations may be submitted by regular mail, facsimile or email and addressed to ALEA Secretary Murray Maschmeyer, 50 Carroll Creek Way, Suite 260, Frederick, MD 21701; email to mmaschmeyer@publicsafetyaviation.org and dschwarzbach@publicsafetyaviation.org; or fax to 301-631-2466.

FAA Approves Nine Companies in LAANC Initiative

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has given nine companies permission to fly in controlled airspace, such as airports, as part of its Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability (LAANC) initiative. The companies are DJI, Aeronyde, Airbus, AiRXOS, Altitude Angel, Converge, KittyHawk, UASidekick and Unifly. It doesn't mean operators can fly those brands' drones over airports anytime they want; it only means that professional drone pilots can now get authorization to enter controlled airspace in near-real time instead of waiting for months.

A pilot that's going to use a drone to conduct an inspection, capture photos and videos or herd birds away from airports, for instance, can now send their applications to fly in controlled airspace to LAANC. The program then processes their applications in near-real time, designating the locations within that airspace they can use, along with the altitudes they can fly in. LAANC makes sure the drones won't be able to go anywhere near planes, in case the location is an airport, and will inform the FAA Air Traffic of the permissions it granted.

LAANC uses airspace data, including UAS facility maps, which shows the maximum altitude around airports where the FAA may authorize operations under Part 107 in controlled airspace. The program gives drone operators the ability to interact with industry-developed applications and obtain near real-time authorization from the FAA. LAANC, a foundation for developing the Unmanned Aircraft Systems Traffic Management System (UTM), is now available at nearly 300 FAA air traffic facilities across the country, covering approximately 500 airports.

The FAA next year will accept applications from parties interested in becoming LAANC service providers from January 7 to February 8 and from July 8 to August 9. This is not a standard government acquisition; there is no Screening Information Request (SIR) or Request for Proposal (RFP) related to this effort. Interested parties can find information on the application process here.

SOURCE: www.suas-global.com 

Boise Police Department Launches New Drone Program

The Boise (ID) Police Department spent the last year preparing to add drones to their toolbox to keep the public safe and also its officers. The department purchased four drones with equipment at a price of around $2,000 each. The department also has four pilots who have received FAA certification to fly the drones.

The plan is to use the drones in several different ways including mapping a scene of a crime, search and rescue missions and also gathering intelligence that gives the police an eye in the sky that could alert police of unknown dangers. "We've had officers hurt, severely injured and killed in the line of duty and we see it happening across the country," said Capt. Ron Winegar. "We think this is a great tool to reduce the likelihood of that happening." The police also want the public to know that what the drones will not be used for in an effort to protect the privacy of the people of Boise. "We will not be using them for everyday surveillance, we will not be using them without a warrant, we will not be using them for any type of traffic enforcement," said Winegar.

With this technology continuing to make advancements, there is no telling what the police will be able to use drones for in the future. Winegar said that at some point, thermal imaging and night vision may become a possibility for the department. In the near term, Winegar said that drone imaging might be able to limit the amount of time officers have to shut down a road after a crash.

SOURCE: www.kivitv.com 

Safety Matters: Take Annual APSA Safety Survey

APSA is requesting your assistance in helping us collect accurate information about safety-related issues in public safety aviation. This information helps direct APSA’s safety and educational programs as well as APSA’s outreach efforts to improve our industry. Your input in completely anonymous; there is no other source of accurate safety information for our profession. So, if you are a mechanic, administrator, tactical flight officer, manned or unmanned pilot, etc., please take a few minutes to fill out the survey. The survey will close on December 1st.

OPP Helicopter Helps Arrest 32 Stunt Drivers

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Aviation Service has assisted in handing out more than 30 stunt driving charges in Ottawa over the last several months. Through Project Byrock, members of the OPP Ottawa Detachment, Ottawa Police Service, OPP Highway Safety Division and OPP Aviation Service have focused attention on motorcyclists between August and October. The aviation division has monitored highways and spotted 12 motorcycles travelling between 150 and 200 kph. One rider was seen passing other vehicles while popping a wheelie.

Although Project Byrock was centered on motorcycles, 20 other motorists were charged after being caught travelling at speeds greater than 150 kph. Police say all of the drivers had their driver's licenses suspended and their vehicles seized for seven days.

SOURCE: www.ottawamatters.com 

Report: California Aircraft at Greatest Risk for Laser Strikes

California pilots, including public safety aviators, are the most targeted in the country for laser strikes, according to a recent news report. An investigation by Cleveland’s ABC affiliate found more than 40,000 laser strikes against aircraft have been reported in the U.S. since 2010. California reported the highest number of strikes, and Ohio ranked 17th, according to the report.

The Cleveland-based news outlet said Cleveland Hopkins International Airport reported 165 incidents, and there were 84 reports from Akron-Canton Airport. The most recent report of a laser strike against an Ohio-based law enforcement helicopter was on July 19. “It’s just extremely bright,” said Brad Thiel of the Columbus Police Department. “Enough to make you squint, close your eyes, turn your head.” Thiel said laser strikes have been a constant threat in the nine years he’s been flying.

SOURCE: www.news5cleveland.com 

California City Builds UAS Unit for Law Enforcement

The Laguna Beach (CA) Police Department has used an unmanned aircraft system multiple times in the past several months in instances where public safety was at risk. The department’s small unmanned aircraft, Air I, has been used to secure perimeters, among other things, said Sergeant George Ramos, a 32-year veteran of the department who leads the three-drone team. “It’s incredibly useful,” Ramos said. “It saves Laguna a lot of money in the cost of helicopters and provides quick response in search and rescues and surveillance on wanted suspects.”

Laguna Beach’s recently introduced drone program, the first of its kind among police agencies in Orange County, cost about $35,000 and employs three pilots. In May 2017, the city banned public drone use over city parks, near beaches and over city buildings. So far this year, the department has deployed its UAS to look for unlawful fires, search for lost hikers, scan for sleeping on the beach, document a fatal collision, spot illegal camping and do surveillance when issuing a search warrant.

SOURCE: www.ocregister.com 

Award-Winning Helicopter Crew Remembers Night Fellow Officer Died

Special Agent Wayne Matthews of the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) Aviation Unit recently spoke about the night in January that York County Detective Mike Doty was shot and fatally wounded. Three other officers were shot and injured that night in what police described as an ambush after officers responded to a domestic violence call near York. Matthews and Special Agent Dennis Tracy piloted a SLED helicopter during the mission.

Both men were recognized with the Airborne Public Safety Association’s Aircrew of the Year Award for their actions during the incident. No officers had been shot when Matthews and Tracy were deployed from the Columbia SLED headquarters. “The call we got was domestic violence,” Tracy said. “The suspect fled out the back of the house, possibly carrying a long gun, possibly suicidal. That was the information we were provided.” In addition to Doty, the suspect shot Sergeant Randy Clinton, Sergeant Buddy Brown and Sergeant Kyle Cummings.

SOURCE: www.heraldonline.com 

St. Louis County Approves UAS Operations by Police

The St. Louis County (MO) Board of Police Commissioners unanimously approved the use of unmanned aircraft systems for law enforcement operations in late October. And the St. Louis Police Foundation, a local nonprofit that pays for law enforcement equipment, has donated UAS to the department at a cost of $80,000. Nine officers are licensed to fly the aircraft and have been training to use them for months.

“We won’t launch drones to fly over subdivisions to see what’s going on out there,” St. Louis County Police Chief Jon Belmar said. “That would be very inappropriate. We went through a legal review process, and there are more restrictions on us as law enforcement than normal people would have with a drone, and we understand why that is.”

SOURCE: www.mdjonline.com 

APSA Online Meetings: November 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 November 2018, the online meeting for UAS operators will be conducted on Wednesday, Nov. 21 from 1:00-2:00 PM EST (1700 UTC). For safety officers, the meeting will be conducted Friday, Nov. 16 from 1:00-2:00 PM EST (1700 UTC), and for maintenance technicians on Tuesday, Nov. 20 from 1:00-2:00 PM EST (1700 UTC). Contract maintenance providers to APSA members are welcome to participate in the maintenance meeting as well.

Oklahoma Police Helicopter Lased; Suspect Arrested Quickly

Oklahoma City Police recently arrested a 25-year-old man for violating the Laser Safety Act. The man shone a green laser at Oklahoma City Police Department helicopter Air 1 while the pilot was on night patrol. Police released helicopter video of the laser assault.

The Air 1 pilot quickly spotted the green light, and the helicopter camera locked onto the suspect’s van. The experienced pilot could even tell what side of the car the laser came from and communicated with officers on the ground.

From a pilot's perspective, a laser is a small but potentially dangerous device. “A sudden bright green light will cause them to lose their night vision,” said Lt. Mike Jackson, OCPD Air Support Unit. “Any momentary loss in a helicopter of your vision is very problematic.” Police said it happens more often than they would like and warn the public that flashing a laser at an aircraft is illegal and comes with serious consequences.

The man was arrested and booked on one complaint of violating the Laser Safety Act. He faces a state and federal charge. The maximum punishment for violating the Laser Safety Act is up to five years in prison or a $250,000 fine.

SOURCE: www.news9.com 

UAS Operator Cited for Interfering With San Diego Sheriff

The San Diego County (CA) Sheriff’s Department (SDSO) in late September cited a local resident and former lifeguard for disrupting efforts to rescue a shark-bite victim. Deputies said the 57-year-old was flying his drone into an area reserved for a medical response helicopter. The sheriff’s department said the helicopter pilot was forced to circle the landing area and delay picking up the victim, who suffered a life-threatening shark bite while diving for lobster.

“Several deputies saw a drone being operated in the landing zone area designated for [the helicopter],” an SDSO spokesperson told NBC 7 News. “The drone was a safety hazard, so the fire department battalion chief had to radio the helicopter to abort their landing.”

A deputy found the man and ordered him to immediately land the UAS. He complied, and the deputy gave him a misdemeanor citation for violating state law. The man denied his drone was anywhere near the helicopter landing area when emergency crews spotted his craft. “In hindsight, it was very poor judgment [on my part],” he said.

SOURCE: www.nbcsandiego.com 

New ‘Wrap’ Gives Lake County Police Helicopter Fresh Look

One of the Lake County (FL) Sheriff’s Office Aviation Unit’s OH-58 helicopters recently got a new “wrap” that completely changed the appearance of the law enforcement aircraft. The helicopter, named Eagle 1, now displays a more modern look and proudly displays the aircraft’s name. The color scheme still prominently features the gold and green colors associated with the law enforcement agency. Eagle 1 is one of three OH-58 helicopters owned by the Lake County Sheriffʼs Office.

The OH-58 helicopter is one of three purchased by the Sheriff’s Office through the Army Surplus Re-utilization Program, the agency’s website says, adding that each helicopter was delivered in airworthy condition with histories of excellent maintenance. Obtaining the helicopters through the military also qualified the Sheriff’s Office for a government program that allows the agency to purchase new aircraft parts and fuel at a considerable discount.

SOURCE: www.villages-news.com 

Irvine Police Department Launches UAS Operations

The Irvine (CA) City Council unanimously approved the local police department’s new unmanned aircraft systems unit on Sept. 25. The UAS team is permitted to fly and operate a single drone to assist with crime investigations, search for missing persons, and respond to and evaluate natural disasters. Police said the aircraft’s mission is “to assist police personnel in enhancing public safety while protecting the rights and privacy of the general public.” The department has allocated $29,000 of its training budget toward the program.

The Irvine Police Department is the second law enforcement agency to deploy drones in Orange County, following the Laguna Beach Police Department’s launch several months ago. Local guidelines dictate UAS can be deployed for static or dynamic events. In a static situation, the UAS is deployed in a controlled environment in a manner that is considered non-intrusive to the general public. In a dynamic situation, UAS are flown in a situation where there may be imminent danger, threat to life or bodily injury.

Irvine will not regulate drone operations in the city, but UAS operators and pilots must abide by FAA regulations. The Irvine Police Department indicated it would adhere to all federal flight regulations and obtain proper authorization for each UAS flight.

SOURCE: www.newuniversity.org 

Ukraine Buys Helicopters for Public Safety Services

The Minister of Internal Affairs of Ukraine said the country is in the process of establishing a system of aviation security and civil protection that includes 15 helicopter bases. The interior ministry has agreed to purchase 55 helicopters from Airbus. The first four aircraft have been received, and Airbus will provide training for at least eight pilots. The 15 helicopter bases will be situated all across the country, officials said. The helicopter crews are intended to work as a single unit and provide search and rescue, border security, traffic enforcement and other services.

SOURCE: www.ktelegram.com 

Small Missouri Department Wins UAS Grant

The Lee’s Summit (MO) Police Department has won a $5,000 grant from HeroFundUSA to purchase several unmanned aircraft systems. Lee's Summit police officials said they typically borrow a helicopter from the Kansas City Police Department when they need aerial support. The UAS are expected to cost about 1 percent of a helicopter or plane. “It lets us get into the world of aviation,” Lee's Summit Police Sergeant Chris Depue said. “There's an entirely different perspective up there without having to make that huge investment that no one can really afford.”

Two Lee's Summit officers are currently licensed UAS pilots, and the department plans to have a total of seven. Officers said the drones would provide new ways to investigate crimes while keeping officers and other first-responders safe. The department expects to use the UAS several times per week in different types of investigations.

SOURCE: www.fox4kc.com 

UAS Proving Valuable in Oregon Cities

The Eugene (OR) Police Department has reported multiple successes with its new unmanned aircraft systems program since launching in April. Nearby, the Springfield Police Department has had similar success. Late last month, Eugene police flew their UAS as they searched for a possible armed suspect hiding in a home. One drone hovered high overhead while the second looked inside a second-story window. The Sept. 25 drone mission, one of seven for the department so far, didn't reveal a suspect, but police said it reaffirmed the UAS’s value.

The Eugene Police Department is in the middle of a one-year test program, which allows officers to fly UAS to map crime scenes, aid the bomb squad, assist SAR teams, and help with “life safety incidents” as approved by the police chief. The Springfield Police Department and Eugene-Springfield Fire Department also have drones. Eugene-Springfield Fire started its program about two years ago; its hazardous material team manages the department’s four consumer-grade drones.

SOURCE: www.aviationpros.com 

Australian Agency Orders Four New Aircraft

The Victoria Police Air Wing in Australia is revamping its current four-helicopter fleet, purchasing three Leonardo AW139 helicopters and one Beechcraft Super King Air 350ER fixed-wing. The four aircraft are due for delivery in 2020. Police officials said the three AW139s would be acquired from StarFlight Victoria, while the King Air will be acquired from Skytraders. It will be the first time the Victoria Police Air Wing will have an airplane in its fleet.

The department expects the four new aircraft to improve police capabilities and roles in emergency management, search and rescue, extended offshore marine safety, and law enforcement, public safety and operational policing. Currently, the Victoria Police Air Wing operates three Eurocopter AS365N3 Dauphins and one Eurocopter EC135 T2+. The announcement of a new fleet for the Victoria Police Air Wing, which began flying in 1975, followed a tender process started in October 2017. Victoria Police said the three AW139s would be fitted with rescue winches, daylight and infrared cameras, and mapping and image detection systems and be used for aerial observations, searches, training and public reassurance.

SOURCE: www.australianaviation.com.au 

Texas DPS Works to Integrate Aviation Training

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is working “to combine police training with aviation training,” according to DPS Assistant Chief Stacy Holland. Holland has served as a DPS officer for 17 years. “The aircraft is a force multiplier,” he said. “It can tie a lot of things together and make the job much more efficient for those that are responding on the ground.” Holland said including aviation training in the mainstream could assist in being a “look out for [crime] in the aircraft to see and avoid things that we didn't have to see and avoid.”

Holland said Texas DPS Aircraft Operations are a critical asset for border security and beyond. In 2017, the division completed 6,629 flights, assisting federal, state and local law enforcement operations. Aviation assets were also vital in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, as hundreds of people waited to be rescued from rising waters. “None of those are able to be completed by any one person,” Holland said. “It takes a crew and a team of three, all working in concert together to pull that off, and I think anybody who is ever hoisted in a helicopter, be it a coast guard, the military or DPS, will tell you that it's not an easy flying challenge."

SOURCE: www.foxsanantonio.com 

U.K. Police Unit Uses UAS to Find Teenage Victim

The Lincolnshire (U.K.) Police used an unmanned aircraft system with a thermal imaging camera to find a teenage girl who had been raped and was still with her alleged attacker in early October. Lincolnshire Police said the drone was used to trace the 16-year-old and get officers to her “within minutes.”

A department spokesperson said the girl had called emergency response but could not give her location. She said she was in a large, unused industrial complex surrounded by a fence. Authorities use the information and its UAS to find the girl and guide police officers to her and her alleged attacker. “Our drone unit helped to locate her, and she was found with a man in his 30s,” a Lincolnshire Police spokesperson said. “The man was arrested.”

SOURCE: www.independent.co.uk 

APSA Welcomes New Members

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

Corporate Members:

American Aircraft Interiors
Viewpoint Systems

Individual Members:

Jeff Adams, Santa Rosa (CA) Police Department
Mark Adams, Texas Department of Public Safety Aircraft Operations (Headquarters)
Chad Alexander, Lincoln Parish (LA) Sheriff's Office
Agustin Arredondo, Santa Rosa (CA) Police Department
Brian Asuelo, San Jose (CA) Police Department
Moke Auwae, El Dorado County (CA) Sheriff's Office
Miguel Avila, Texas Department of Public Safety
Brad Bailey, Lebanon (IN) Police Department
Andrew Baker, Babcock International Group
Emmanuel Becerra, California Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation
Chris Bennett, Intercontinental Terminals Co.
Mark Berry, Texas Department of Public Safety
Christopher Bixby, Lyon County (NV) Sheriff's Department
Ron Brightwell, Denver (CO) Police Department
Sam Brown, Nevada County (CA) Sheriff's Office
Jeff Brown, Snohomish County (WA) Sheriff's Office Helicopter Rescue Team
Melanie Bruns, California Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation
Robert Cameron, Texas Department of Public Safety
Max Campion, Entergy Services, Inc.
Michael Clark, Santa Rosa (CA) Police Department
Jason Cloke, Chino (CA) Police Department
Brent Collins, Texas Department of Public Safety
Nicole Corbin, California Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation
John Cornell, Lafayette City (CA) Police Department
Sean Dail, Sacramento (CA) Fire Department
Paul Darryl, Hawaii County (HI) Fire Department
Layne Davison, Riverstone Software
John Deer, El Segundo (CA) Police Department
Christopher Delima, Alameda County (CA) Sheriff's Office
John Denison, Cedar Hill (TX) Fire Department
Chris Diaz, Santa Rosa (CA) Police Department
Brian Doak, Massachusetts State Police
Brendan Donohue, Ossining (NY) Police Department
Marty Dues, Lyon County (NV) Sheriff's Department
Saben Emery, Texas Department of Public Safety
Kerry Fleming, Federal Aviation Administration
Vidal Fonseca, San Jose (CA) Police Department
Gregory Foster, Fairbanks (AK) Police Department
Justin Foyt, Texas Department of Public Safety
Ian Frain, Helian
Matthew Freiheit, Ashland (OR) Fire & Rescue
Mario Gosalvez, DT Research
Anthony Hallaian, Pasco (FL) Sheriff's Office
Keith Hanzel, Federal Bureau of Investigation
John Harder, University of Kentucky Police
Jeffrey Hazelitt, Alameda County (CA) Sheriff's Office
Shelby Heckman, Marion County (FL) Sheriff's Office Aviation Unit
Robert Heisser, City of West Palm Beach Police Department
Kevin Hess, Santa Barbara (CA) County Sheriff's Office Search & Rescue
Joune Ho Kim, Korea Aerospace Research Institute
Scott Hurst, Fortem Technologies
Sang Hyun Park, Korea Aerospace Research Institute
Tom Jensen, Entropy Group LLC
Paul Johnson, Milton (WA) Police Department
Todd Jones, Lyon County (NV) Sheriff's Department
Matt Jones, West Valley City (UT) Police Department
Lee Joon Ki, The Digital Times
Chris Kelley, Chula Vista (CA) Police Department
Yeseul Kim, Korea Aerospace Research Institute
Dan Kimbrough, Grass Valley (CA) Police Department
Jonathan King, Maryland State Police (Salisbury)
Craig Kinsey, Marion County (FL) Sheriff's Office Aviation Unit
Richard LaRochelle, Anaheim (CA) Police Department
Randy Latimer, Oxnard (CA) Police Department
Greg Ledbetter, PS Engineering, Inc
Todd Limerick, Dallas (TX) Police Department Helicopter Unit
Nicholas Link, San Diego (CA) Police Department
Harrison Littleton, St. Tammany Parish (LA) Sheriff's Office
Andrew Lyssand, Placer County (CA) Sheriff's Office Air Support Unit
Robert Mangosing, Solano County (CA) Sheriff's Office
Rodney Manuel, Cecil County (MD) Sheriff''s Office
Bradley Mark, Houston (TX) Police Department Air Support Division
Aaron Mosgaard-Foote, Alameda County (CA) Sheriff's Office
Mark Maziarz, Tampa (FL) Police Department Aviation Unit
Kyle McNew, Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service - LAW Division
Bryon Mefford, Sacramento (CA) Fire Department
Justin Miller, San Jose (CA) Police Department
Keith Mozdzen, Winnipeg (MB) Police Service
Tom Mun, San Jose (CA) Police Department
Pierre Nguyen, San Jose (CA) Police Department
Brian Olmstead, Santa Barbara (CA) Sheriff's Office
Hugo Perez, El Segundo (CA) Police Department
Mary Phillips, Texas Department of Public Safety
Scott Plude, California City Police Department
Robert Pullin, Texas Department of Public Safety Aircraft Operations (Headquarters)
David Pultz, Orange County (CA) Sheriff's Department
Dennis Rein, Moraga-Orinda (CA) Fire District
Matthew Rodriquez, Texas Department of Public Safety Aircraft Operations
Jason Roland, Texas Department of Public Safety
Eric Roosma, Jasper County (IN) Sheriff's Department
Valente Rosas, Texas Department of Public Safety Aircraft Operations (Headquarters)
Stephen Ruck, Gainesville (FL) Police Department
Greg Ruvelas, Tampa (FL) Police Department Aviation Unit
Paul Scott, Ohio State Highway Patrol
Andrew Scott, Placer County (CA) Sheriff's Office Air Support Unit
Jacob Senecal, Seminole County (FL) Sheriff's Office
David Shepherd, Ashland (OR) Fire & Rescue
Brian Sims, Orange County (CA) Sheriff's Department (Santa Ana)
Chris Singleton, San Jose (CA) Police Department
Jim Skellion, Putnam County (TN) Sheriff's Department
Fletcher Skerrett, Sonoma County (CA) Sheriff's Office
Henry Slack, Texas Department of Public Safety Aircraft Operations (Headquarters)
Jeff Snell, Union City (CA) Police Department
Richard Spicer, U.S. Coast Guard (ME)
Timothy Spisak, Texas Department of Public Safety Aircraft Operations (Headquarters)
Mike Stone, Lincoln Parish (LA) Sheriff's Office
Matt Stouffer, Harris County (TX) Sheriff's Office
Lee Tassio, San Jose (CA) Police Department
David Taylor, Maricopa County (AZ) Sheriff's Office
Mike Vanegas, Intercontinental Terminals Co.
David Vola, Alameda County (CA) Sheriff's Office
Tom Walton, Mesa (AZ) Police Department
Ryan West, Placer County (CA) Sheriff's Office Air Support Unit
Eric Wiley, Texas Department of Public Safety Aircraft Operations (Headquarters)
James Wilkerson, Construction Helicopters, Inc./Livingston County Sheriff Dept
Scott Williams, Sacramento (CA) Fire Department
Ed Windham, DJI Enterprise
Todd Winkler, Marion County (FL) Sheriff's Office Aviation Unit
Mark Womack, Marion County (FL) Sheriff's Office Aviation Unit
Larry Wood, Palm Beach (FL) County Sheriff's Office
Kirk Wu, Union City (CA) Police Department
Matthew Zdunich, San Diego (CA) Police Department
Ryan Zenko, Tampa (FL) Police Department Aviation Unit