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APSA Offers Three-Day Drone Mapping Training; March 17-19

APSA has partnered with Forensic Mapping Solution, Inc. to conduct a three-day Pix4D training course. Pix4D is the leading photogrammetry software for drone mapping, transforming images into 2D and 3D digital evidence. And the new Pix4Dreact creates 2D fast mapping for emergency response. By the end of this course, each attendee should have a working understanding of the concepts of photogrammetry, image capture, geo-referencing, verifying accuracy, data processing, outputs/workflow, quality reports and processing options.

Hosted by the Spokane County (WA) Sheriff’s Office, March 17-19, this course includes both classroom and practical flying sessions. Check out the APSA website for additional information and to register.

APSA Safety Seminar Coming to Baltimore in April

Hosted by the Baltimore County Police Department, April 7-9, 2020, APSA’s upcoming Safety Seminar will take place at the Delta Baltimore Hunt Valley Hotel. Reserve your room (with “Reserve your room” a link to the reservation page) with APSA’s discounted group rate before March 24, 2020. The safety event is offered complimentary for all active APSA members as a benefit of membership (a $50 fee applies for non-members) and will cover a wide range of topics through informative training classes, as well as roundtable discussions. Attendees can also see the latest aviation products and technology displayed in our mini-tradeshow, as well as network with peers. For more information and to register, click here.

In conjunction with the Safety Seminar, Survival Systems USA will be offering Water Egress and Survival Training. Members wishing to attend this training must contact Tracy Whitehead directly at twhitehead@survivalsystemsinc.com to register. The cost of the training is $225 and a medical waiver must be completed. The class is limited to a minimum of 20 participants and a maximum of 30 participants. We must reach a minimum of 20 participants by March 17, 2020, so don’t delay if you’d like to take advantage of this training.

APSF Now Accepting 2020 Award Nominations & Scholarship Applications

For over 40 years, the Airborne Public Safety Association has encouraged the highest standards of professionalism in public safety aviation by acknowledging outstanding performance within our specialized industry. Through the Awards & Scholarships Program of the Airborne Public Safety Foundation (APSF), we recognize excellence by our members, their children and others whose actions have had a positive impact on our profession.

Annually, APSF presents seven awards for exceptional performance in or contributions to public safety aviation and 18 scholarships totaling $43,000 to recognize the academic achievements of our members’ children.

APSF is now accepting award nominations and scholarship applications for this year. The submission deadline is May 1, 2020. Scholarship recipients and award winners will be announced during APSCON 2020 in Houston, TX as part of the association’s 50th annual conference & exposition. The scholarships will be presented during the General Membership Meeting on Thursday, July 23, and the awards will be presented during the Awards Reception on Friday, July 24. For full details and to submit nominations and applications, click here.

Former HAI President & CEO Matthew Zuccaro Has Passed

Helicopter Association International Immediate Past President and CEO Matthew Zuccaro died on Feb. 25. Zuccaro, 70, was honored with FAAʼs Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award, recognizing 50 years of professionalism and skill as a pilot, during HAI HELI-EXPO 2020 in January. Funeral services were held on Feb. 29 in Chappaqua, NY.

“Matt was one of a kind in our industry,” HAI President and CEO James Viola said. “Helicopters were part of his life, beginning with his U.S. Army service in Vietnam. Throughout his career, he made safe helicopter operations his priority, and we are a better, stronger and safer industry today because of his efforts on behalf of rotorcraft. Speaking on behalf of our industry, we have lost a good friend whom will be missed. We extend our deepest condolences to his wife, Doreen, and his family.”

An HAI member since the early 1980s, Zuccaro was elected to the HAI Board of Directors in 1987 and served as chairman starting in 1991. He was named president in 2005 and retired in January this year. Among his many accomplishments, Zuccaro may be best remembered for a column he wrote for ROTOR magazine in 2013, encouraging pilots to “land the damn helicopter” in dangerous situations. From the column, HAIʼs Land & LIVE program was born, saving countless lives around the world.

APSA CEO and HAI board member Dan Schwarzbach stated, “APSA has lost a friend, ally and longtime member with Matt’s passing. Our associations supported each other and formed strong bonds as a result of his inclusive leadership.”

SOURCE: Helicopter Association International

Georgia Man Who Fired at Police Helicopter Faces Life Sentence

A Georgia man recently pleaded guilty to shooting at a Georgia State Patrol helicopter being used in a U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) operation last year. The 56-year-old entered the plea in U.S. District Court and faces a maximum sentence of life in prison from the charges, which include assaulting a person assisting a U.S. officer and one count of using a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence.

According to the indictment, a Georgia State trooper was piloting the helicopter on March 12, 2019, with a Richmond County investigator in the aircraft, when the man, who was not a target in the ATF operation, shot at the helicopter with a .308-caliber Remington 770. He later told investigators he didn’t like the aircraft flying near his home. The helicopter, which was struck near fuel lines, took an estimated $60,000 in damage. Neither the pilot nor passenger was injured.

SOURCE: www.ajc.com 

Connecticut Police Use Drone to Locate Missing Blind Man

Police and firefighters used a drone to locate a 62- year-old blind man who had wandered away from home. According to Vernon Police Sgt. Todd Thiel, who piloted the drone, this was one of the first times that a drone has been used to find a missing person in the area.

Based on the man’s background, it was determined that he probably had become confused and wandered away from home. Through interviews with family members and neighbors, officers determined that the man had been last seen almost 24 hours before he was reported missing. Hypothermia was a concern in the search because of the extremely cold temperatures overnight and during the day.

The pilot said he conducted a “grid pattern search of the wooded area” to find the missing man. In addition to the drone’s regular camera, he used a thermal imaging camera to look for heat sources. The man was found after 30 minutes of drone searching in a wooded area hidden from view, where he was soon rescued by the fire department.

Vernon Police have five drones in operation and four officers trained as pilots. The program has been in operation for four years.

SOURCE: www.officer.com 

Georgia Man Jailed for Pointing Laser at Police Helicopter

A Gwinnett County (GA) Police Department helicopter was struck with a laser on Feb. 13, and a 52-year-old suspect was jailed for the offense. The man faces two misdemeanors. Corporal Michele Pihera said the blinding light forced the aircraft’s pilot to stop looking for a wanted suspect and shift focus to the man. Video from the helicopter’s onboard thermal camera shows the suspect walking around the backyard of a home after the incident. Officers quickly surrounded him and asked why he pointed the laser. “He was just curious as to why a helicopter was in the air,” Pihera said, reciting the man’s response. He was arrested on counts of laser use against an aircraft and obstruction. He was released on a $3,700 bond.

According to the Federal Aviation Administration’s database, pilots reported 6,213 laser incidents in the U.S. last year, with 85 cases being reported in Georgia.

SOURCE: www.ajc.com 

IACP Accepting Leadership in Police Aviation Award Nominations

The International Association of Chiefs of Police honors law enforcement agencies and officers that exhibit leadership, excellence, and professionalism with its annual awards. The IACP Leadership in Police Aviation Award recognizes public safety individuals and agencies that exemplify excellence in airborne law enforcement operations for both manned and unmanned aircraft operations in the law enforcement community. This award emphasizes initiatives that enhance general safety operations, accident prevention programs, and the efficiency and effectiveness of airborne law enforcement.

For additional information or to access the application forms, please click here. The nomination submission deadline is May 1, 2020.

Source: IACP

Escondido Police Deploys First UAS Evidence Collection App

The Escondido (CA) Police Department recently became the first law enforcement operation to deploy a new application allowing video from unmanned aircraft to be streamed directly to mobile devices and collected for evidence. Developer Axon said it created the drone piloting and livestreaming application to allow law enforcement to send data directly into its digital evidence management solution, Axon Evidence. Axon said its near real-time evidence collection app protects law enforcement data using the same rigorous management system and chain of custody protocols agencies trust for body-worn, in-car and in-room video systems. Axon partnered with a network of agencies to develop the app, which includes customizable piloting controls and settings. About 30 agencies are using it in the field.

SOURCE: www.aithority.com 

CHP Pilot Injured by Laser Strike

California Highway Patrol (CHP) Pilot Jan Sears reported vision concerns after a laser in mid-February struck his aircraft. “So, it’s pitch black and we’re flying, and all of the sudden it’s like the sun just came out,” Sears said. “It took me a minute to get my bearings, and then we started going to work because that’s what we do.” Police arrested a 33-year-old-man on suspicion of discharging a laser at an aircraft. While Sears safely landed the CHP airplane in Napa, he said his vision still hasn’t fully recovered. “I’m still having residual effects with my left eye,” he said.

SOURCE: www.fresnobee.com 

Maryland Department Officially Launches UAS Study

The Howard County (MD) Police Department officially launched a one-year unmanned aircraft field test with a demonstration flight in late January. The department announced it planned to purchase UAS last November after disbanding its aviation program in April 2019 due to budget constraints. The three UAS cost $33,800, according to police. The Howard County Police Foundation provided $20,000. “As technology evolves, our agency will continue to evolve with it to ensure we are providing the most effective ways to protect our communities,” Howard County Police Chief Lisa Meyers said.

The Howard County Police Department plans to use the UAS in situations when “life and safety are at risk” or when there is “specific and articulable grounds” the aircraft will collect evidence relating to criminal activity, officials said. Ten police officers have been trained and certified to fly the UAS. The officers will stay in their current assignment and respond to incidents when necessary. The training cost $14,900.

SOURCE: www.baltimoresun.com 

Oregon Departments Form Joint UAS Unit

The Coos Bay (OR) City Council has accepted a State Homeland Security grant for the purchase of two unmanned aircraft to be used by the Coos Bay Police Department and North Bend Police and Fire departments. The $10,700 grant is expected to cover the cost of the two UAS and pilot training for nine Coos Bay and North Bend police officers and firefighters. The cities hope to use the new technology to help officers better understand the scope of incidents and develop informed operations plans.

Coos Bay and North Bend emergency services will share the drones as part of a new interagency program. Each agency will have at least two trained and licensed pilots. Coos Bay chose to include the North Bend agencies in the program to provide comprehensive Bay Area coverage. Applications are expected to include search and rescue missions, suspect pursuits, active shooter scene surveillance, evaluations of fire conditions and spread, and post-disaster damage assessments.

SOURCE: www.theworldlink.com 

APSA Online Meetings: Upcoming Schedule

APSA conducts regularly scheduled online meetings for safety officers and maintenance technicians as well as UAS and SAR operators via a conference call you can join using your computer, device or phone. Online meetings are open to any APSA member. Contract maintenance providers to APSA members are welcome to participate in the maintenance meeting as well. To receive meeting information and be added to the mailing list, send an email to safety@publicsafetyaviation.org.

The scheduled meetings for March and April are: safety officer, Friday, March 6 from 1:00-2:00 pm EST (1800 UTC); maintenance, Wednesday, March 18 from 1:00-2:00 pm EDT (1700 UTC); UAS, Wednesday, April 15 from 1:00-2:00 pm EDT (1700 UTC); and SAR, Thursday, April 16 from 1:00-2:00 pm EDT (1700 UTC).

South Carolina Police Helicopter Crashed Due to Pedal Lock

Last summer's crash of a South Carolina Law Enforcement Division helicopter resulted when a co-pilot left a control pedal locked and didn't tell the pilot, federal investigators said in a recent report. The report said locking the pedal when leaving a helicopter parked with the engine running is common practice but not approved by the aircraft manufacturer.

The two-seat police helicopter crashed on June 26, 2019, during a drug mission as a pilot tried to move the chopper to refuel it. The pilot suffered minor injuries, according to a National Transportation Safety Board report. South Carolina state police officials did not immediately respond to questions about the report. The agency received permission in July to buy a replacement helicopter for $2 million. The incident was the agency’s first helicopter crash since it was founded in 1947.

SOURCE: www.usnews.com

Video: Florida Aircrew Helps Rescue Missing Kayaker

The Collier County (FL) Sheriff’s Office Aviation Unit assisted on the rescue of a Virginia man who went missing while kayaking in the Florida Everglades in late January. Video of the rescue can be seen here.

The 67-year-old man became lost during a solo kayaking trip from which he was expected to return on Jan. 29. His cellphone and wallet were discovered after they washed ashore, and cellphone data showed his last-known coordinates. He was first spotted by the Collier County helicopter crew a few miles from where his belongings were found. He was found floating face up, wearing a life jacket, and was taken to a nearby hospital. The National Parks Service and Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission assisted Collier County on the rescue.

SOURCE: www.officer.com 

Nigeria Police Helicopter Shot by Bandits

A Nigeria Police Force Airwing helicopter was providing aerial and intelligence cover in early February when it was shot by bandits. The Kaduna-based terrorists allegedly fired on the helicopter using anti-aircraft rifles and general-purpose machine guns. While the helicopter was damaged in the shooting, the crew managed to land the aircraft at a nearby air force base.

At the time of the incident, the aircrew was providing cover for security agents raiding the largest operational camps of the Ansaru Terror Group. According to a government statement, the offensive neutralized more than 250 high-profile members of the group. The Nigerian police aviation unit was later able to fly the helicopter way from the air force base.

SOURCE: www.thenationonlineng.net 

Omaha City Council Approves New Police Helicopter Purchase

The Omaha (NE) City Council unanimously approved the purchase of a new police helicopter for more than $2 million in early February. The Omaha Police Department suffered two helicopter crashes last year, in April and August. No one was hurt in either crash, but both aircraft were considered totaled, leaving the department with only one helicopter, which was grounded because of a safety stand-down. “We knew that we had to have another helicopter. They are vital,” Councilman Ben Gray said.

An outside audit firm recommended the Omaha Police Department hire a new chief pilot, citing a lack of leadership within the air unit. The department hired a retired Nebraska State Patrol pilot, Frank Peck, to do the job.

The Omaha Police Department asked the city council to approve the purchase of a used, 2012 Bell 407 GX with 418 flight hours. The proposal was unanimously approved. Gray said it's the right time for a replacement helicopter, and Peck said the new aircraft would improve the department’s search and rescue capabilities, among other things.

SOURCE: www.ketv.com 

Florida Department Weighs UAS Benefits

The New Smyrna Beach (FL) Police Department is considering purchasing and deploying unmanned aircraft systems in the near future. Officials said the devices would help the department process traffic incidents and avoid dangerous situations. “When we have traffic crashes with a fatal component, that can tie up roadways as officers try to collect data,” Lieutenant Christopher Kirk said. “Being able to put a drone up and map that area quickly gets everything facilitated in a quicker manner.”

UAS are already at work near New Smyrna Beach in Volusia County, Daytona Beach and Holly Hill, which operates two DJI Mavic Pro IIs. “They can be useful tools when looking for missing persons or conducting post storm surveys of damaged structures,” Holly Hill Police Department Chief Steve Aldrich said.

New Smyrna officials said they are still considering how much UAS might cost the department. “We’re still trying to finalize that,” Police Chief Mike Coffin said. “The DJI Phantom Four is a brand-new aircraft, so we’re in a neighborhood of about $55,000 [for] hardware, software and training.” The pricing includes officer training. Police did not release specific details of the proposal.

SOURCE: www.news-journalonline.com 

Abu Dhabi Police Aviation Completes 1,000-Plus Missions in 2019

The Abu Dhabi Police Aviation Department carried out more than 1,000 operations last year, according to recently released data. The 1,330 flights included 455 police missions, 547 training flights, 71 air ambulance missions, one SAR mission, 21 road observations and 235 other undisclosed tasks. Brig Ibrahim Al Baloushi, a department pilot and director, said the unit provides assistance to injured and sick people in remote areas and on motorways. “We assist using our helicopters that are equipped with the latest medical equipment and operated by highly professional pilots, navigators and medical staff,” he said. He said the department's 130 pilots, paramedics, navigators and nurses were all trained to improve services and response times over the course of the year.

SOURCE: www.thenational.ae 

Florida Man Accused of Pointing Laser at Police Helicopter

A man from Fort Pierce, FL, was arrested in late January for allegedly pointing a laser at an Indian River County Sheriff's Office helicopter. The helicopter was helping patrol deputies search for a missing person. As the helicopter crew scanned the area, the suspect pointed a green laser into the cockpit. The man hit the helicopter three times with the laser, and aviation deputies were able to direct ground deputies to his location. Officers found him on the front porch of a home with a laser still in his hand. He was arrested for misuse of a laser lighting device and taken to the Indian River County Jail.

SOURCE: www.cbs12.com 

Indiana State Police Hangar Almost Complete

The Indiana State Police (ISP) will soon complete construction on its 16,000-square-foot aircraft hangar and office at Indy South Greenwood Airport. The project will be completed about a year later than expected. City officials said the headquarters should be operational by early spring. ISP moved its aviation fleet, SWAT and dive teams from Indianapolis Regional Airport in Mount Comfort to temporary housing at the Greenwood airport nearly a year ago. The city broke ground on the police agency’s new hangar last June.

About 20 state police employees, including six pilots, two full-time tactical flight officers and two part-time TFOs, will work out of the Greenwood airport. Contract issues and weather have delayed the new headquarters launch, city officials said. The city agreed to build the new airport hangar and office space for the state police aviation department in 2018. Several aircraft will be housed at the hangar, which will be located south of the main hangar on the airport’s property off County Line Road and Emerson Avenue.

The city’s redevelopment commission agreed to spend about $2.5 million on the project. About $1.3 million was available from funds already dedicated to airport improvement projects. ISP is not paying any of the construction costs and will lease the hangar from the city for about $5,000 a month. The initial lease is for six years, but both the city and ISP expect the partnership to extend beyond that.

SOURCE: www.dailyjournal.net  

Maryland State Aviation Command Opens for Public Tours

The Maryland State Police Aviation Command opened its medevac headquarters for a public tour in late February. Maryland State Police pilots and medics led the tour. The Maryland State Police Aviation Command performed its first civilian medevac transport of an injured patient on March 19, 1970. Never before had a civilian agency transported a critically injured trauma patient by helicopter in a non-military setting. Since the 1970s, the Maryland State Police Aviation Command has transported more than 150,000 patients, and its duties have grown to include law enforcement and homeland security support, search and rescue, aerial rescue and disaster assessment.

SOURCE: www.nottinghammd.com 

Dubai Police Air Wing Appoints First Female Pilot

Captain Shaikha Mozah, the United Arab Emirates’ first female commercial pilot, has now been named the first woman to join the Dubai Police Air Wing. A recently appointed first lieutenant pilot, Mozah spoke at the Global Women’s Forum Dubai 2020 last month. “[Emirati] leaders are way ahead in their vision in support of gender equality,” she said. “Thanks to [the UAE vice president and prime minister and ruler of Dubai] and his vision, women in the UAE are not only supported but offered all sorts of opportunities and access in the workplace, together with a stimulating environment to thrive. Mozah said she will “forever be grateful” to her family for supporting her on her chosen career path. Her primarily responsibilities include search and rescue missions and patrol flights.

SOURCE: www.gulfnews.com 

Florida Unit Trains Six UAS Pilots

The North Port (FL) Police Department recently purchased a $2,000 small unmanned aircraft system and trained six drone pilots. “I think this is just one of those things that is the future in law enforcement to utilize a tool that could help,” North Point Public Information Officer Josh Taylor said. Department officials said the UAS would be used to help solve crimes and save lives. They said they have thoroughly researched UAS, their capabilities and how other law enforcement departments throughout the state use them.

“Right now, we have to call the sheriff’s helicopter for a lot of those instances, which obviously comes at a huge cost,” Taylor said. “Plus, there’s always a little bit of a delay in getting up into the sky and going on the search. Having a drone on every shift will allow us to get it up within just a few minutes.” The department currently can only fly its UAS during the day, but it is in the process of receiving FAA approval for nighttime operations.

SOURCE: www.mysuncoast.com 

Saskatoon Police Renews UAS Agreement

The Saskatoon Police Service has renewed its unmanned aircraft support and service contract with Draganfly through 2020. Draganfly, which is based in Saskatoon, has collaborated with the local police service since 2008. The firm has supplied UAS flight services, hardware and consulting, while gaining invaluable feedback and insight into police operations.

“Our investigators here at the Saskatoon Police Service have benefited greatly from our ongoing relationship with Draganfly. This UAV technology has assisted us in gathering important scene evidence for very serious investigations in an efficient and cost-effective way. Ultimately, we’ve been able to improve our collision and crime scene analyses and use the unique drone-only vantage point to enhance the articulation of critical evidence in court,” said Staff Sergeant Nolan Berg of the Saskatoon Police Service. Established in 1903, the Saskatoon Police Service serves and protects a community of more than 270,000 in western Canada.

SOURCE: www.globenewswire.com 

New Jersey UAS Unit Touts Success One Year Since Launch

The West Windsor (NJ) Police Department launched its unmanned aircraft unit just more than one year ago, and Chief Robert Garofalo said the department’s six drones have made the town and neighboring municipalities safer. The unit has also inspired other departments to invest in UAS.

The West Windsor Gives Back organization first raised the funds to purchase five UAS in 2018. “With the more-than-80 call-outs we had in the past year and the number of missing persons calls we’ve gotten, we wouldn’t have found those people without all the donations that our residents made to fund the unit,” Garofalo said.

SOURCE: www.communitynews.org 

Maryland State Police Helicopter Rescues Mother and Infant

The Maryland State Police Trooper 5 helicopter, based in Cumberland, retrieved a mother and her newborn, premature infant from a remote Garrett County location in challenging weather conditions on Feb. 19. The infant was delivered on the side of the road near Backbone Mountain by Garrett County Emergency Medical Services. The child’s mother was en-route to the hospital when she suffered complications and went into labor. An off-duty medical professional from the UPMC Western Maryland Regional Medical Center assisted with the delivery, and the Tri-Towns Emergency Medical Service and Bloomington Volunteer Fire Company responded to provide care.

The Maryland State Police duty officer received the request for a medevac from Garrett County volunteers and dispatched Trooper 5. The helicopter arrived on scene within 15 minutes. The crew decided to fly the child and mother to J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV, due to the infant’s medical condition.

SOURCE: www.news.maryland.gov 

Maintenance Safety Symposium In June Will Focus on Technology

S.A.F.E. Structure Designs is expanding its support of the maintenance sector of the helicopter industry by hosting a Maintenance Safety Symposium dedicated to providing the latest safety and training resources to mechanics. This first annual Maintenance Safety Symposium will focus on “Troubleshooting Technology”. The conference will be held in Dallas, TX on June 10-11, 2020. This unique conference will be providing a series of interactive presentations that bring current information on the new generation of aircraft that requires an understanding of technology beyond the normal maintenance skills. 

“This symposium dedicated to mechanics is necessary to provide them with resources and techniques to help them get the job done effectively and efficiently” said Terry Palmer, the event director. “New technology has often been frustrating and time consuming to maintain when mechanics are faced with challenges they haven’t seen before. Safety events like this have been provided for pilots for many years. This one is just for the mechanics and will help to provide input to the industry on what training resources will be needed to keep up with the new aircraft. Networking and sharing solutions will make their jobs easier and safer for all. The response to this event has been incredible. We are expecting a full house.”

Airbus Helicopters and Bell will provide access to their maintenance training facilities on day 2 of the symposium. Also, an IA renewal will be available on June 9, the day before the symposium for anyone that needs it. Registration for the Maintenance Training Symposium can be found here. 

Source: S.A.F.E. Structure Designs 

APSA Welcomes New Members

APSA would like to welcome the following individual members who joined during February 2020:

Corporate Members:

Stephan/H
Traxxall Technologies, Inc.
Western Helicopters, Inc.
 

Individual Members:

Ray Akbar, Edmonton (AB) Police Service Flight Operations Unit
Michael Armocida, Butler County (OH) Sheriff's Office Aviation Division
Jason Bahret, Pinellas County (FL) Sheriff's Office Flight Unit
Joshua Barutha, Tempe (AZ) Police Department
Fred Beers, Bernalillo (NM) County Sheriff's Department
Elliot Corderio, Florida Highway Patrol
Anson Creech, Florida Highway Patrol Air Support Unit
Patrick Deachilla, Baltimore City (MD) Police Department Aviation Unit
David DeAngelo, Pinellas County (FL) Sheriff's Office Flight Unit
Richard Diller, Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General, Stat Medevac
Daniel Dominguez, San Antonio (TX) Police Department Helicopter Detail
David Dunt, Barrie (ON, Canada) Fire Service
Chris Edge, Edmonton (AB) Police Service Flight Operations Unit
John Fisher, Maryland State Police Aviation Command
Patrick Foster, Saskatoon Police Service Air Support Unit
Rick Freund, Baltimore County (MD) Police Department Aviation Unit
Michael Frey, U.S. Marshals Service (FL)
Matthew Green, Baltimore County (MD) Police Department Aviation Unit
Greg Helledy, GRA, Inc.
John Howard, Columbus (OH) Police Department Aviation Section - Helicopter Unit
Matthew Jackson, Baltimore County (MD) Police Department Aviation Unit
Thomas Mallow, Florida Highway Patrol Air Support Unit
Ryan McNannay, Pullman (WA) Police Department
Gary Nelson, Civil Air Patrol (FL)
Jeffrey Pollack, Florida Highway Patrol Air Support Unit
Chris Rash, Mesa (AZ) Police Department Aviation Section
Raymond Robertson, Saskatoon Police Service Air Support Unit
Christopher Roussey, Baltimore County (MD) Police Department
David Schlanger, Bernalillo (NM) County Sheriff's Department
Matthew Staples, Louisville (KY) Metro Police Department Air Patrol Unit
Jesse Thrush, San Diego Gas & Electric
Ian Turner, New Scotland Yard
Danny Walker, Jefferson County (TX) Sheriff's Office
Michael Whelan, Baltimore County (MD) Police Department Aviation Unit
H. Dan Wolf, Baltimore County (MD) Police Department Aviation Unit
Francisco Wonneberger, Sonoma County (CA) Sheriff's Office
Kyle Wood, Ontario Provincial Police Aviation Services
Pedro Yi-Perez, FIAAT/U.S. Embassy Guatemala (INL-G)
Scotney Young, FIAAT/U.S. Embassy Guatemala (INL-G)