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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.

More to Learn: Take Advantage of APSA Training

Participation in APSA's Safety Seminars is included as a benefit of membership for all active individual members (a fee applies for non-members).  Participation in APSA's Safety Stand-Tos is complimentary for all.  Both cover a wide range of topics through informative training classes, and the in-person events have the added benefit of face-to-face networking with both other attendees and exhibitors/sponsors. Registration for these upcoming events can be found on our website:

• Canadian Region Safety Stand-To: Held virtually today, Oct. 8, from 1200-1700 EDT (5-hour training), to accommodate participants from across Canada. This event is open to both members and non-members; however, registration is required. A Zoom link will be emailed to you just prior to the event.
• Safety Stand-To in Nashville, TN: Oct. 13 from 0800-1600 CDT (8-hour training) at the Nashville Metro Police Department Madison Police Precinct. Open to all; details and the educational agenda can be found here. 
• Natural Resources Safety Stand-To: Held virtually on Oct. 29 from 1300-1700 EDT (4-hour training), this live webinar, which is doubling as our 2^nd Annual Natural Resources Summit, will cover topics like tree-top flying, airborne research and wildlife services aviation programs. There is no charge for this training; however, all attendees must be registered to participate. A Zoom link will be emailed to you just prior to the event. Register here. 
• Safety Seminar in Palm Desert, CA: Nov. 30-Dec. 2, 2021 at the JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa. It's time to meet again face-to-face for an old-fashioned safety seminar and there's no better place than Palm Springs in late fall.  Registration and lodging information as well as the educational agenda can be found here. Water egress and survival training will also be offered and conducted by Survival Systems USA. Students will learn from a team of experts how to egress after ditching in water and how to use emergency equipment. There is a $295 charge for this training and it requires a separate registration. Email Survival Systems direct registrar@survivalsystemsinc.com to register.

If you have any questions, please contact APSA Training Program Manager Don Roby at droby@publicsafetyaviation.org or call 301-631-2406.

APSA On-The-Road TFO Course Coming to Tampa in December

APSA will conduct its Tactical Flight Officer Course, Dec. 8-10, in Tampa, FL, at the Doubletree by Hilton Tampa Rocky Point Waterfront hotel. This course, designed to provide aircrew members the tactical skills and information necessary to safely and successfully support ground units engaged in law enforcement missions, is applicable both to TFOs and pilots, crewmembers and supervisors working with them. 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 TFO tools.

This TFO Course meets one of the requirements for TFO training related to unit accreditation. Successful completion requires attendance at all 24 hours of classroom instruction. Registration, lodging and course details can be found here.

APSA On-The-Road: NIST sUAS Train-the-Trainer Course

APSA is offering the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) sUAS Standard Test Methods Proctor Training Course. The NIST sUAS Standard Test Methods are an excellent way to add a sUAS pilot flight skills credentialing component to your sUAS program. Attendees should be experienced sUAS pilots who want to hone their skills, evaluate sensor systems and/or have a desire to train and evaluate other sUAS pilots.  Attendees will learn how to fabricate apparatuses, conduct trials, embed them into their own training and credentialing programs, and have the opportunity to become an APSA Basic Proficiency Evaluation for Remote Pilots (BPERP) flight evaluation proctor.

These On-the-Road events will feature 24 hours of classroom and hands-on flight instruction and evaluation at a cost of $275. Courses scheduled through the end of the year are:

• Niceville, FL - October 14-16, 2021
• Glendale, CA - November 5-7, 2021
• Grand Forks, ND - December 18-20, 2021

Due to the ending of subsidies from NIST to conduct these courses in 2022,
the price will increase to $575 as of January 1^st, so book a 2021 course and save!

Location details, course and registration information, and a listing of local hotels for both the remaining 2021 and 2022 courses scheduled to date can be found here. A minimum of 30 paid registrants per course at least 21 days in advance is required to conduct these courses, so register today!

On The Road in Florida: UAS Tactical Operators Course

Instructed by Tactical Drone Concepts, the Tactical sUAS Operators Course is three days of intensive training designed to increase piloting skills and provide students with the ability to operate in non-traditional sUAS environments.  Students will be exposed to the equipment, tools, and techniques necessary to expand their sUAS program for the tactical environment. Each day will consist of four hours of classroom instruction and four hours of flight instruction, applying sUAS capabilities to real world scenarios.

The course will take place Jan. 26-28, 2022 at the Northwest Florida State College in Niceville, FL from 0800-1700 daily. The cost is $795.

Students will:

• Understand and apply techniques for interior operations
• Develop teaming concepts for use with other units or capabilities
• Utilize the sUAS as point and overwatch during tactical scenarios
• Understand Weight & Balance and Center of Gravity considerations for sUAS
• Identify issues associated with working in controlled airspace
• Operate as direct support for tactical team or SWAT operations

Don't miss this fantastic learning opportunity. Find more information and register here.

Phoenix Police Department Orders Five H125s

The Phoenix (AZ) Police Department has placed an order for five new Airbus H125 turbine helicopters. Deliveries are expected to begin next year. The H125 features dual hydraulics, dual channel FADEC, a crash-resistant fuel system and advanced glass-panel cockpit displays. According to Airbus Helicopters, the model accounts for nearly half of all intermediate single engine helicopters delivered for airborne law enforcement missions in North America over the last decade. It is built at Airbus’s production and completion facility in Columbus, MS.

"We spent a lot of time analyzing which platform would best fit all of our operational needs as we began to renew our fleet, and the H125 met all of our requirements," Phoenix Police Department Chief Pilot Paul Apolinar said. "These aircraft will allow us not only to protect from the skies but to perform rescues in remote locations all over Arizona. We needed an aircraft that excels in hot temperatures, and the H125 is really the best aircraft for the job."

SOURCE: www.ainonline.com

Cincinnati Police Makes First Drone-Assisted Arrest

The Cincinnati Police Department was looking for a man with multiple felony warrants for his arrest. They knew he was in a certain building, but their search had been fruitless until Sgt. Eric Franz flew a drone six stories into the air. The man was on the roof, lying down to avoid being spotted from the street.

"Someone on the ground was talking to him on the cell phone and said, "Look behind you," Franz said. "He turned around and saw the drone. Got up, lit a cigarette up and gave us the one-second sign." The man was arrested.

Franz said drone technology has become another tool police use to monitor traffic, get a birds-eye view of SWAT incidents and monitor crowds at large outdoor events. "In my lifetime, we'll see (gunfire tracking system) Shot Spotter go off, and we'll see a drone fly, leave a little garage, fly to where the shots were fired, start recording everything and anything on the ground," he said.

Source: www.wcpo.com/news

Omaha Police Department to Add Third New Helicopter

The Omaha (NE) Police Department expects to add a $3.2 million helicopter to its fleet in 2022, the third new aircraft it has acquired as part of a fleet modernization effort. "It's like trading out a flip phone for a smartphone," Omaha Police Department Chief Pilot Frank Peck said. "We had the opportunity to enhance our fleet with more modern and current aircraft."

The Omaha City Council approved the new Bell 505 helicopter on Sept. 16. Peck said the aircraft will change the way the department functions. "[It] keeps us operational so that if something happens, we can go to the other aircraft until maintenance gets the aircraft clear," he said.

SOURCE: www.ketv.com

Add To Your Calendar: Upcoming Online Meeting Groups

APSA conducts regularly scheduled online meetings for safety officers, maintenance technicians, SAR and Natural Resources personnel, and UAS operators that you can join using your computer, mobile device or phone. To facilitate this, the UAS, Safety Officer and Maintenance Technician Meeting Groups meet once every two months, and the SAR Personnel and Natural Resources Meeting Groups meet quarterly.

These 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 schedule for upcoming APSA online meetings is as follows:

Maintenance: Wednesday, October 13, 2021 from 1:00-2:00 pm EDT (1700 UTC)

SAR: Wednesday, November 3, 2021 from 1:00-2:00 PM EDT (1700 UTC)

UAS: Wednesday, November 10, 2021 from 1:00-2:00 pm EST (1800 UTC)

Safety Officers: Friday, November 19, 2021 from 1:00-2:00 PM EST (1800 UTC)

Natural Resources: Wednesday, December 15, 2021 from 1:00-2:00 PM EST (1800 UTC)

Arizona Department Uses UAS to Find Distressed Woman

The Apache Junction (AZ) Police Department (AJPD) used its drone to find a woman in distress that had wandered into the desert in early September. AJPD dispatch received a call about the woman and sent ground troops to the location, where they joined forces with the Superstition Fire and Medical District. "They surrounded the desert area near the location the woman entered, hoping to spot her," said Corporal Marshall Harshman, AJPD's public information officer. "Due to the nature of the report, officers and paramedics felt they needed to locate the woman as soon as possible…Officer Joel Eagleton, drone pilot, responded to the area and launched the AJPD drone." Eagleton found the woman using the UAS's advanced camera system.

Harshman said the woman was suffering through 100-degree temperatures when she was located. "The woman involved in this incident was located within 36 minutes of the call being received," he said. "It only took 14 minutes to locate the woman after the decision to launch the drone was made. This incident is a real-life demonstration of how effective the drone program is and how it will enhance the safety of those living and recreating in and around Apache Junction."

SOURCE: www.yourvalley.net

Pilot Position Open at Oxford Police Aviation Unit

The Oxford (AL) Police Department Aviation Support Unit is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Aircraft Pilot for the purpose of operating the department's MD530 and OH-6A single engine helicopters. Appointment will be dependent upon the pilot's FAA ratings, proficiency and previous experience. The candidate will be required to complete the Alabama Peace Officers Standards and Training Commission Academy (full academy or lateral depending on current certification state).

The ASU offers the potential for future promotional opportunities such as Aircraft Pilot 2, Lead Aircraft Pilot, and Chief Pilot. Salary range and an application can be found here. Some of the benefits include a take-home vehicle, 12-hour shifts with every other weekend off, training options, PTO/sick days, overtime opportunities, and more. Contact Unit Commander Lieutenant Jake Durham with any questions.

Michigan State Police Helicopter Finds Shooting Suspect

A Michigan State Police (MSP) helicopter crew spotted a suspect hiding on top of a garage roof in early September. A video from MSP's Trooper Two shows the crew scanning the area before finding the man, who had fled from a scene where shots were fired, lying on the roof. Moments later, several officers and canine units approach the garage and take the man into custody. The video shows the suspect as he begins to climb down the roof surrounded by officers.

MSP tweeted about the ordeal and included the video from the police chopper. "Here is another example of the great work being done by MSP Aviation, MSP Canine and Detroit Police officers to help stop violent crime in the city of Detroit," the social media post said.

SOURCE: www.iheart.com

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Aviation Receives New Helicopter

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg (NC) Police Department Aviation Unit has received a new Bell 407 GXi helicopter equipped with extensive law enforcement technology. So far this year, the aviation unit has been responsible for 199 direct arrests, 221 assisted arrests, 81 vehicle recoveries and 38 missing person discoveries.

The new Bell helicopter features an HD video camera and HD thermal imager. It is also equipped with a 40-million candlepower searchlight with an optional infrared filter. A digital microwave video downlink can transmit HD video and thermal imagery to the department's real-time crime and command centers to coordinate efforts.

SOURCE: www.charlottenc.gov

Alabama Man Gets Prison for Pointing Laser at Helicopter

An Alabama man has been sentenced to eight months in federal prison for aiming a laser at a helicopter last year. U.S. District Judge Anna M. Manasco sentenced the 27-year-old, who pleaded guilty to the charge in April. The maximum penalty for aiming a laser at an aircraft is five years in prison.

The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office Star 1 helicopter was helping the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency in a nighttime operation to recover stolen firearms on April 11, 2020. While flying below an approach path for the Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport, the sheriff's helicopter received numerous laser strikes from a residence below. After determining the street in Jefferson County where the strikes occurred, Birmingham Police officers responded but couldn't find a suspect. However, they gathered information that later helped the FBI track down the man and obtain a confession.

"Pointing a laser at an aircraft can disorient the pilot and cause the aircraft to crash," said U.S. Attorney Prim Escalona. "Laser strikes can be deadly, and individuals who put pilots and residents in the path of the aircraft in danger will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law." The FAA reported 6,852 laser incidents in 2020, up from 6,136 in 2019 and 5,663 in 2018.

Source: The Associated Press

Tampa Police Arrests Two Men Pointing Lasers at Aircraft

The Tampa (FL) Police Department has arrested two men in separate incidents after they pointed lasers at a law enforcement helicopter and commercial aviation pilots. A police statement said a green laser targeted one of the department's helicopters on Sept. 17. The crewmembers quickly changed their flight path to protect their vision. They determined the laser was coming from the downtown area and were targeted again when they focused their camera on the point of origin. The pilots then notified officers on the ground, who apprehended a suspect holding a laser.

On Sept. 18, another man used a laser to target aircraft around the Tampa Air Traffic Control tower. The light also struck a responding Tampa Police Department helicopter. Officers captured the incident on camera and began recording. They pinpointed the laser's origin and directed Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office patrol units to its location. The deputies took a 33-year-old into custody.

SOURCE: www.tampafp.com

Ohio State Police Introducing Statewide Airborne Surveillance Tech

The Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSP) Aviation Unit is working to expand technology connecting law enforcement on the ground to live feeds from the sky throughout the state. The department will next deploy its downlink technology in Butler County, with a tower slated to be constructed to allow it to be used with helicopters and unmanned aircraft at a range of 70 miles. It's one of many such towers OSP Staff Lieutenant Justin Cromer, who leads the aviation unit, said he wants to see across Ohio.

Cromer said OSP aircraft can deploy anywhere in the state in 75 minutes and do the work of up to 100 grounded officers. Speed enforcement remains the unit's primary mission, but statewide downlink technology will make the unit increasingly effective for missions like demonstration surveillance and search and rescue. "We're not just up there looking. We've got very specific targets," Cromer said.

SOURCE: www.fox19.com

Milwaukee Man Sentenced to 1-Year Probation for Pointing Laser at Aircraft

A 39-year-old Milwaukee man who pleaded guilty to a felony charge of pointing a laser at law enforcement aircraft during police brutality protests in 2020 has been sentenced to a year of probation.

The man apologized for his actions during an online sentencing hearing before Judge J.P. Stadtmueller last month. He said he supports law enforcement but made the decision to point the laser at the aircraft out of boredom after being laid off work during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic. "I hope my situation discourages anyone from ever doing anything like this in the future," the man said. "From the bottom of my heart, I apologize."

Between May 31 and June 7, 2020, during protests and civil unrest in the wake of George Floyd's death in Minneapolis, an FBI surveillance plane and a Wisconsin National Guard Blackhawk helicopter were targeted by a green laser seven times, according to the criminal complaint.

Crewmembers for the two aircraft said the laser at times hit their cockpit or forced them to maneuver away from the laser, creating a potentially dangerous situation since the laser could have interfered with the pilots' vision, the complaint said. Crewmembers aboard the surveillance plane had to start wearing special goggles designed to minimize the laser's effects.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Kevin Knight said the fact that the laser was pointed at law enforcement aircraft as civil unrest unfolded in Milwaukee was an aggravating factor that motivated the government to ensure a felony conviction. "We wanted to send a message that this sort of behavior is dangerous," he said.

Source: Associated Press

Oklahoma City Uses Drone With Searchlight To Find Suspect

The Oklahoma City Police Department recently deployed a drone and successfully located a suspect, a first for the department. "It seems that law enforcement and public safety is going more toward drone usage," Sgt. T.J. Howell said in a video on the department's Facebook page. "And the reason why that is because they're economically beneficial, the technology on them is so advanced and it provides safety for both citizens and officers. It provides almost a de-escalation tool for it to arrive on scene before officers show up on scene, and provide them information about what's going on before they get there."

Howell said that officers were contacted about a pursuit suspect who abandoned a vehicle, fled on foot and was believed to possibly be armed. The suspect went down into a drainage ditch off of a steep, rocky embankment. "There was little cover concealment for officers to go down there and try to apprehend the suspect," Howell said.

The pursuing officers contacted Howell and asked him if he could deploy the drone. The drone can be equipped with attachments that help in apprehending a suspect, including a loud speaker to deliver commands to a suspect, a spotlight, a strobe function and a built-in thermal imaging system. Howell equipped the drone with the spotlight, deployed it and got a clear image of the suspect in a canal. The suspect complied with commands to surrender, giving up peacefully.

Source: https://kfor.com

PolAir Hoists Teenage Girl to Safety

A New South Wales Police Force helicopter winched a teenage girl out of a river in Sydney, Australia, on Sept. 1. The 15-year-old girl reportedly fell from a kayak into the fast-running water of the Nepean River. Her father was unable to reach her and called police. The agency's PolAir helicopter soon dispatched to find the teenager. "She drifted down the river a short distance and managed to cling onto the tree for safety," said Superintendent Bradley Monk, aviation unit commander.

Once on scene, the PolAir helicopter crew lowered an officer to the girl and hoisted them both into the aircraft. The victim had spent about two hours in the cold water. "The girl was suffering signs of hypothermia, but I've been informed she was able to make a full recovery and did not require any further medical treatment," Monk said.

SOURCE: www.9news.com.au

Oklahoma Department to Acquire Two UAS

The Tahlequah (OK) Police Department has ordered two unmanned aircraft systems for use in day-to-day operations. The department has certified Officer Cory Keele to fly the UAS, and Police Chief Nate King said the devices would be capable of outdoor and indoor operations. Officers in addition to Keele may soon be licensed to operate the drones. Keele said he spent considerable time reading and researching before he became certified.

The department's certificate of authorization covers several mission types. "If we're going to do intel, chase someone or take pictures of accidents, anything we do within our business, we're covered under the COA," Keele said. Once both the department's drones are delivered, Keele plans to teach a class for other officers.

SOURCE: www.tahlequahdailypress.com

Video: New York State Police Rescue Injured Hiker

New York State Police used a helicopter to hoist an injured hiker off a hard-to-reach area of Crane Mountain in the Adirondacks on Sept. 11, a department spokesperson said. Rangers in the area who were treating the hiker's ankle injury requested assistance from the New York State Police Aviation Unit when it became clear the hiker wouldn’t be able to leave the area on foot.

"It was just kind of an inaccessible area for her to be getting down on a busted ankle, so we went in to help," Trooper Kerra Burns said.

In the New York State Police video,  the helicopter hovers at a low altitude as the injured woman is hoisted into the air. She’s carried upward and is suspended for less than 30 seconds before someone helps her into the helicopter. The crew flew the hiker to a landing zone at the base of Crane Mountain, and she was transported by ambulance to nearby Glens Falls Hospital for treatment.

SOURCE: www.syracuse.com

New Jersey State Aviation Helps Make-A-Wish Foundation

The New Jersey State Police Aviation Bureau recently joined the Make-A-Wish Foundation to help give two boys a once in a lifetime experience. More than 100 troopers and law enforcement officers from several states came together to make the boys' dream come true.

Samaree and Dalton, both 6, are battling serious illnesses and dream of being police officers. Troopers gave the boys a chance to don custom-made state police uniforms, participate in training exercises, and meet pilots from the aviation unit. After a ceremony honoring them, Samaree and Dalton solved their first crime, locating a suspect vehicle involved in stealing a wish crystal from the Make-A-Wish Castle.

SOURCE: www.midjersey.news

Western Australia Police Acquires Second H145

The Western Australia Police Force recently announced it purchased its second Airbus H145 as part of the state's planned fleet upgrade. Western Australia Premier Mark McGowan said the new helicopter would replace the department's Eurocopter Dauphin AS365, which has been flying since 2011. The state's government is investing more than $54 million in upgrading the Western Australia Police Air Wing fleet. The two new helicopters are expected to arrive next year. "Our police helicopters provide vital support to police operations across the state, and the addition of two new H145 helicopters will boost police capability to respond to emergencies and crime challenges," McGowan said.

Previously known as the EC145, the new aircraft will be based in Perth and operated exclusively by the Western Australia Police Force. The twin-engine helicopter can be operated by a single pilot and reportedly has a smaller environmental footprint than the department's legacy aircraft. The H145 features a Fenestron shrouded tail rotor and twin Safran Helicopter Arrius 2E engines.

SOURCE: www.australianaviation.com.au

Highlight Your Aviation Unit in Air Beat

Most articles you read in APSA's Air Beat magazine come from members like you. With the help of our editorial staff, it’s easy to spotlight the great work of your aviation unit with an article in Air Beat. (It’s our editor's job to make you look good, so don't worry if you’re not a writer.) Whether your missions involve law enforcement, emergency medical transport, natural resource conservation, firefighting, or search and rescue, or if you operate helicopters, fixed-wing or unmanned platforms, we'd love to hear from you. Email Lisa Wright at airbeat@publicsafetyaviation.org for information.

Becker Avionics Partners with Iris Automation

Becker Avionics recently partnered with commercial drone firm Iris Automation, saying the two companies together can better improve general aviation pilots' situational awareness and make unmanned aircraft systems safer. The two companies intend to develop a system capable of warning pilots about nearby, potentially threatening aircraft. The Iris Automation and Becker Avionics collision avoidance safety system is expected to use computer vision and machine learning to determine when aircraft might be approaching from outside a pilot's field of view and issue 3-D audio warnings. The solution will combine Iris Automation's Casia detect and alert technology with Becker Avionics' communication and navigation equipment expertise for both crewed and non-crewed airborne applications.

SOURCE: www.yahoo.com

Dallas Police Airborne Unit Participates in Girls in Aviation Day

The Dallas (TX) Police Department Helicopter Unit recently displayed one of its aircraft at Girls in Aviation Day, an event held in Dallas and worldwide in mid-September. Hosted by Women in Aviation International, the events in Dallas and beyond are intended to attract women to careers in flight. About 95 percent of all pilots in America are men.

Women in Aviation International launched the campaign many years ago, and it has become an annual tradition in many places. During the event, girls ages 8 to 17 connect with women role models in various aviation professions, including public safety. The 2019 worldwide events reportedly reached more than 20,000 young women.

SOURCE: www.nbcdfw.com

APSA Welcomes New Members

APSA would like to welcome the following corporate and individual members who joined during September 2021:

Corporate Members:

Advanced AI Solutions Inc

Individual Members:

Jason Back, Fort Worth (TX) Police Department | Aviation Division
Thomas Ball, Saratoga County (NY) Sheriff's Office
Mark Baxter, Howard County (MD) Police Department Drone Unit
Cody Bolinger, Henrico County (VA) Police Department Metro Aviation
Justin Bonner, Prince William County (VA) Police
Matthew Bonura, Sumter County (FL) Sheriff's Office
Robert Brandt, Alameda County (CA) Sheriff's Office | Oakland
Jerome Broad, CAP/PaWSAR (PA)
Steven Burmeister, George Mason University (VA) Police Department
Richard Burruss, Henrico County (VA) Police Department Metro Aviation
John Calvacca, NCPD (NY)
Peter Castine, Civil Air Patrol (VA)
Jonathan Chevalier, Royal Canadian Mounted Police (ON)
Jeffrey Cichocki, Loudoun County (VA) Sheriff's Office
Christopher Crawford, Fairfax County (VA) Police Department Helicopter Division
Marius Devlin, Alameda County (CA) Sheriff's Office | Dublin
Kevin Dillon, Alameda County (CA) Sheriff's Office | Dublin
Carl Downum, Alameda County (CA) Sheriff's Office | Dublin
Olan Faulk, Fairfax County (VA) Police Department Helicopter Division
Thomas Ferguson, Fairfax County (VA) Fire & Rescue Department
Daniel Frattin, Civil Air Patrol (VA)
Chris Frierson, Austin (TX) Police Department
Tim Gale, Anaheim (CA)
Victor Galladora, Montgomery County (MD)  Police Department |  EMS
Jeriah Gurley, Alameda County (CA) Sheriff's Office | Dublin
Tyler Haines, Fort Worth (TX) Police Department | Aviation Division
John Hall, Anne Arundel County (MD) Police
Michael Haviland, Anne Arundel County (MD) Police
William Hurtt, Howard County (MD) Police Department Drone Unit
Brad Ingersoll, Western Lakes (WI) Fire District
Allen Jennings, Harford County (MD) Sheriff's Office
Jason Joannides, Alameda County (CA) Sheriff's Office | Dublin
Nicholas Jones, Brevard County (FL) Sheriff's Office | Aviation Unit
Aaron Kelliher, Chino (CA) Police Department
Christopher Krier, Manatee County (FL) Search and Rescue
George F Lamboy III JD, Slope Digital Aerial Imagery Svc LLC (FL)
Anthony Lee, Sumter County (FL) Sheriff's Office
Richard Lepore, Westchester County (NY) Police Department | Special Operations Division Aviation Unit
James Lopez, Fairfax County (VA) Police Department Helicopter Division
Thomas Madigan, Alameda County (CA) Sheriff's Office | Oakland
Juan Marquez, Prince William County (VA)
Alexander Marti, Fort Worth (TX) Police Department | Aviation Division
Edward Martin, Leesburg (VA) Police Department
Gene McCutchen, Alameda County (CA) Sheriff's Office | Dublin
Rivera Michael  , Merced County (CA) Sheriffs Officer/ Atwater Police
Joshua Miller, Alameda County (CA) Sheriff's Office | Dublin
Michael Mohr, Prince William County (VA) Department of Fire & Rescue
Garrett Osborn, Loudoun County (VA) Sheriff's Office
Jon Panuthos, Nassau County (NY) Police Department
Ashley Petitt, Beaufort County (SC) Sheriff's Office
Drue Pope, Fort Worth (TX) Police Department | Aviation Division
Robert Ravida, Montgomery County (MD)  Police Department |  EMS
Robert Rimmer, Civil Air Patrol (NC)
Joshua Saide, Alameda County (CA) Sheriff's Office | Dublin
Jacob Simkovitz, George Mason University (VA) Police Department
Brittany Smith, Beaufort County (SC) Sheriff's Office
Matthew Steinfurth, Loudoun County (VA) Sheriff's Office
Yvette Tuning, Los Angeles (CA) Police Department | Headquarters
Justin Ulmer, Western Community Services (AZ)
Thomas Volpe, George Mason University (VA) Police Department
Paul Wallace, Alameda County (CA) Sheriff's Office | Dublin
Kyle Zickefoose, Jenks (OK) Fire & Rescue