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Los Angeles County (CA) Sheriff's Department Air 5 helicopter crashed on March 19 in the Angeles National Forest near the San Gabriel Dam, and all six people on board survived. One deputy was critically injured, two suffered moderate injuries and two suffered minor injuries, according to reports. Those on board included a pilot, tactical flight officer, two paramedics, one crew chief and a UCLA doctor who was riding along with the crew. "They're pretty banged up, and I'll leave it at: there's some fractures, some broken ribs, and some things of that nature," Sheriff Alex Villanueva said the next day during a news briefing.
Villanueva explained that the Super Puma helicopter was assisting the fire department with transporting a patient from a vehicle rollover but had not yet retrieved the patient when the aircraft suffered a malfunction of some sort. "We don't know if it was mechanical, environmental, what they call a brownout, a wind change, but as they were trying to descend ... they suffered a hard landing and a rollover," Villanueva said. "Considering where this crash occurred...the aircraft landed just a few feet from a 200-foot drop...so the fact that it did not roll over, go all the way down, or that there was no fire, is nothing short of a miracle."
The Air 5 rescue helicopter makes 500-700 flights annually into some of the toughest terrain, often flying into narrow canyons and dealing with difficult topography. The helicopter aircrews have saved thousands of lives over the years, Villanueva said, "We're very thankful that everyone survived."
Source: www.kiro7.com, latimes.com
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The Kern County (CA) Sheriff"s Office Air Support Unit will acquire two new Airbus H125s as part of a plan to modernize its aging fleet of helicopters. Two other KCSO aircraft will be decommissioned, after decades of service.
"Our current helicopter is a Bell OH-58A. It was manufactured in 1969," said KCSO Air Support Lt. Joel Swanson. "We received it from the military in 1994, and spent a couple years refurbishing it for law enforcement work. It's been flying over the skies of Kern County since 1997." KCSO has two more helicopters, but they aren't much younger. "We purchased those new in 1986," said Lt. Swanson. He said that most law enforcement agencies replace helicopters after about 10,000 flight hours; KCSO's older helicopters have been used nearly twice that amount.
Kern County spans roughly 8,100 square miles with a diverse terrain that includes valleys, mountains and desert, and elevations of 300 ft. to 8,000 ft. "We operate in a challenging environment with hot summers over 100 degrees, cold winters with temperatures below freezing, and as we tested and compared the H125 with other platforms, it quickly became evident that the H125 was the best helicopter overall for all of our missions and provided the best value for the County of Kern," said Swanson. According to the department, the new helicopters represent $12 million well spent and should be in operation by next summer.
Source: Airbus Helicopters and www.kget.com
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A new Bell 505 aircraft is now in operation for the Omaha (NE) Police Department (OPD) Air Support Unit. Complete with the latest law enforcement equipment, the Bell 505 will enhance OPD's aviation operations. "OPD has operated Bell aircraft for 25 years," said Chief Pilot Frank Peck. "In addition to our current fleet, the Bell 505 will add enhanced capabilities, specifically night vision capabilities, performance and safety, while also decreasing direct operator and maintenance cost."
The Bell 505 combines the latest avionics and engine control technology with a large open cabin that provides panoramic views for all passengers. A fully integrated Garmin G1000H NXi avionics suite and dual channel FADEC controlled Safran Arrius 2R engine provide pilots of all skill levels with maximized situational awareness and workload reduction to fly successfully in a multitude of scenarios.
Source: Bell
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APSA invites you to enter its annual photo contest that will run April 15 through June 15. The more photos you submit, the greater chances of winning. The winning photo will be revealed on July 28 during APSCON 2022 in Reno, NV, with the winning photographer receiving a GoPro HERO10 Black camera. You do not need to be present to win.
To be eligible, photographers must be an APSA member in good standing. Photos submitted should have a public safety aviation element (aircraft, crew, mission, training, etc.) and include a photo caption of less than 25 words. To submit your photos or learn more, please visit www.airbeatmagazine.com.
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A budget amendment to replace and upgrade video equipment on the Oakland (CA) Sheriff's Office Aviation Unit's two helicopters was approved last month. Equipment being replaced includes cameras and supporting technology, including antennas. Sheriff Michael Bouchard said the new equipment would provide real-time intelligence from the air over a scene to public safety responders on the ground.
The technology is especially important when police are looking for multiple suspects during or immediately after an incident, Bouchard said. The video information can be transmitted to a mobile command unit or other ground unit. He cited a real-life example using the video downlink system, which has a thermal component, during a tanker fire. Bouchard said the fire chief was able to see hotspots and make tactical decisions.
The difference between the helicopter's video systems and drone imagery, Bouchard said, is that helicopters can cover a scene for hours, but drones typically work scenes for between 8 and 13 minutes. He said Oakland County is the primary focus for the helicopters, but there have been instances when they have been used for mutual aid to other counties to search for criminal suspects or missing and endangered people, "because it's all about saving lives."
Source: theoaklandpress.com
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The Riverside (CA) Police Department Aviation Unit will add two new Airbus H125 helicopters to its law enforcement fleet. "The Aviation Unit is excited to expand its mission capabilities and offer our community additional services by entering into a larger helicopter platform," said Lt. Denny Corbett. "Additional services will include increased flight times for patrol, firefighting capabilities, and officer and citizen rescue capabilities, in addition to other mission essential services. The new H125s are a welcome addition to the current aging helicopter fleet," he said.
The RPD Aviation Unit recently celebrated its 50th year as a law enforcement aviation unit. The Aviation Unit is currently comprised of six pilots, two tactical flight officers and two mechanics. The Aviation Unit maintains a daily flight schedule, providing air support for the City of Riverside, fulfilling a contract to provide air support for the City of Corona, and assisting both city fire departments. The Aviation Unit also maintains relationships with federal agencies, providing support to their federal partners. Delivery of the new helicopters is anticipated in the first half of 2023.
Source: Airbus Helicopters
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The tactical use of airborne thermal imaging can be one of the most powerful tools available to law enforcement. The Teledyne FLIR Vision Awards, returning this year to APSCON, strive to recognize state and local law enforcement agencies for their contributions to public safety through the use of tactical, airborne thermal imagery. Help us honor the very best in airborne law enforcement use of EO/IR technology by entering.
Each year, Teledyne FLIR asks law enforcement to submit their video footage shot during rescues, pursuits, apprehensions and surveillance operations. Entries should highlight the tactical use of EO/IR technology and the importance of the airborne imaging system in the successful completion of the mission. The deadline for video submissions is May 13, 2022, and you can enter here. Multiple entries from each department and airborne team are allowed. Include a brief outline of the incident and list the name, rank and position of each crewmember via the online submission form. All types of infrared and daylight videos will be considered for this award.
Footage from each winning video will be shown as part of the Teledyne FLIR Vision Awards ceremony, as well as highlights from all submitting agencies. Awards will be presented at APSCON 2022 on Thursday, July 28 in Reno, NV.
Source: Teledyne FLIR
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On March 30, MD Helicopters announced that it had entered into an asset purchase agreement with a creditor consortium led by Bardin Hill and MBIA Insurance Corporation. The creditor consortium will acquire nearly all of MD's assets and provide $60 million in new capital to strengthen MD's financial position and support the company's continued ability to manufacture and service its high-performance helicopters. As part of the process, MD has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, a move it said would "allow for a quick and orderly sale."
In a press release announcing the move, MD said it fully expects operations to continue as normal during the sale process. We have ample liquidity to meet our business obligations, including a commitment for additional new financing in connection with this process, and we remain focused on serving civil and military customers and working with suppliers as normal. Our customers are our top priority and we are as dedicated as ever to providing state-of-the-art technology, exceptional performance and the highest quality of service and support.
"Since last year, we have been exploring a potential sale of the company that would enable us to move forward with new ownership to support MD's continued manufacturing operations and maintenance services long into the future, as well as deleverage our capital structure," said Alan Carr, sole director and chairman of the board of MD Helicopters. "After a thorough review of the options available to us, we believe this transaction and court-supervised process will help achieve our objective and create the best path forward for MD and all of our stakeholders."
Source: verticalmag.com and mdrestructuring.com
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As part of the education and training program for 2022, APSA is conducting a series of webinars, one a month with the exception of June-August. Recognizing the need to provide training to those members who may not be able to travel to in-person APSA events, these webinars continue the series of live, online training originally brought about by the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Scheduled for Thursdays, 1:00-2:30 pm EST, the upcoming schedule and topics in this series are:
April 21: Fleeing Suspect Tactics | Nick Minx, Tactical Flying, Inc.
May 19: Critical Incident Reviews | Alameda County Sheriff's Office Drone Unit, Rose Lopez, Alameda County Sheriff's Office
September 15: Using HUMS to Optimize Maintenance & Safety | Ronnie Reis, GPMS International
Registration for these webinars is open. To register, simply click on the webinar(s) you'd like to participate in and complete the registration form. These webinars are offered free of charge to APSA members.
Interested in sponsoring one or more of these webinars and marketing to the participants? Contact Benay Osborne by email or call her at 301-631-2406 for details.
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Florida's Polk County Sheriff's Office (PCSO) Aviation Unit ordered two more R66 Police helicopters from Robinson Helicopter Company last month, less than a year after the department took delivery of its first R66 police helicopter. Centrally located between Orlando and Tampa, PSCO flies an average of 1,100 hours each year providing air support for every law enforcement agency in its 2,000 square mile county as well as surrounding counties. "We are adding a second and third R66 because of our confidence in the helicopter's ability and functionality. It's a great aircraft that has reduced our operating costs by nearly fifty percent," said Sheriff Grady Judd.
Both R66s will be equipped with auxiliary fuel tanks and impact resistant windshields, NVG-compatible cockpit lighting with a full complement of modern avionics including a Garmin G500H display, AeroComputers moving map system, Genesys HeliSAS Autopilot, Technisonic tactical radio, and a Wescam MX-10 camera system. Both new aircraft are scheduled for delivery later this year.
Source: Robinson Helicopter Company
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APSA conducts virtual Safety Stand-Tos online as well as in-person Safety Stand-Tos on an on-request basis for members at their facilities. The upcoming Safety Stand-To schedule is:
To schedule a Safety Stand-To in your area, please contact APSA Training Program Manager Don Roby at Droby@publicsafetyaviation.org or 717-870-9603.
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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:
SAR: Wednesday, April 20, 2022 from 1:00-2:00 PM EDT (1700 UTC)
UAS: Wednesday, May 11, 2022 from 1:00-2:00 pm EDT (1700 UTC)
Safety Officers: Friday, May 27, 2022 from 1:00-2:00 PM EDT (1700 UTC)
Maintenance: Wednesday, June 15, 2022 from 1:00-2:00 PM EDT (1700 UTC)
Natural Resources: Wednesday, June 29, 2022 from 1:00-2:00 PM EDT (1700 UTC)
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With fire season fast approaching, the Sonoma County (CA) Board of Supervisors approved to fund the Sonoma County Sheriff's Office helicopter program, known as Henry 1, through June 2023. The board directed staff to investigate long-term funding for the program. Facing an $8 million deficit, the Sonoma County Sheriff's Office included the helicopter program on its list of proposed reductions in 2020.
Since its founding in 1974, the helicopter program has been utilized to help the Sheriff's Office with law enforcement and search and rescue operations - in addition to fire suppression and medical services. "Henry 1 is a life-saving asset for the county," said James Gore, Chair of the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors. "I'm thankful when this bird is in the sky taking care of Sonoma County."
In an incident last month, Henry 1 was requested by the Marin County Fire Department to assist with a rescue. The patient was at the bottom of a steep ravine after falling approximately 150 feet from the trail they had been hiking. Due to the location of the patient, including the depth of the ravine and height of the tree canopy, Henry 1 was requested to complete a 200-foot long line rescue. Henry 1 is the only helicopter in the region with this capability; watch the successful rescue here.
The additional year of Henry 1 funding will allow time to continue discussing the helicopter program's long-term funding options.
Source: www.kron4.com and shorenewsnetwork.com
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Last month, Metropolitan Nashville (TN) Police Department (MNPD) ordered two new Airbus H125 helicopters to be delivered later this year. Nashville reaches 526 square miles and includes both high-density urban locations and rural areas. Each year, the department's Aviation Unit responds to more than 2,000 calls, including searches for lost children, fleeing felons, drug eradication, robberies and vehicle pursuits.
"We need a versatile, powerful and proven aircraft to help us protect and serve the Nashville community," said MNPD Lt. Tommy Durbin. "After a thorough review of aircraft, it became clear the H125 is the right helicopter for the mission." Standard features on the H125 include dual hydraulics, dual channel engine FADEC, a crash resistant fuel system, and advanced glass-panel cockpit displays. NMPD's fleet will be configured with the latest search, communications and surveillance equipment to support its various airborne law enforcement public safety missions.
"The H125 remains one of the most popular law enforcement helicopters in the U.S., and it's not hard to see why," said Ron Kelley, Airborne Law Enforcement Manager at Airbus Helicopters, Inc. "It thrives in a variety of missions, and law enforcement agencies know it will be there for them when their citizens need it most," he continued.
Source: Airbus Helicopters
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The National Transportation Safety Board recently detailed the events that led to the death of Huntington Beach Police Officer Nicholas Vella in its preliminary report of the fatal helicopter crash. According to the report, shortly before the crash, Vella and his pilot were patrolling the air above Newport Beach when they received a call about a fight happening south of their location. The pilot headed towards the area and put the helicopter into a "right-hand orbit" as Vella turned on an infrared camera and began to search for activity.
Vella spotted the fight and relayed his observations to other officers. At the same time, the pilot tightened the orbit. As officers arrived at the scene, the helicopter continued to orbit 500 feet above ground level. According to the pilot, by the time officers arrived, most of the group dispersed. Concerned that an officer and a suspect were about to engage in a fight, the pilot slowed the helicopter when it unexpectedly yawed aggressively to the right. The report states that the pilot applied "full left pedal and forward cyclic to try and arrest the rotation." The corrective maneuvers did not work and failed to elicit a response from the helicopter as it continued to descend.
Shortly before crashing Vella said, "We're having some mechanical issues right now," before saying "we're going down, we're going down," according to the report. More corrective measures failed to stop the rotation and descent, but the engine continued to operate. With the engine still running, the pilot hoped to fly the helicopter out of there "rather than reducing power and performing an autorotation to a populated area".
The pilot sensed the helicopter was about to crash so he attempted to slow down and "bleed off airspeed." The helicopter crashed on Vella's side hard into the water. The pilot said that he recalled seeing water and glass rushing in and was soon submerged. He had to use a "rescue air bottle" to escape and was then pulled onto a boat by onlookers.
Source: MSN.com
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The Habersham County (GA) Sheriff's Office has upgraded its Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) program with a state-of-the-art drone and new onboard flight technology. The DJI Mavic 2 comes equipped with visible and thermal imagery through a dual-camera system. That system employs infrared capabilities and will aid in search and rescue (SAR) efforts both day and night.
"This new drone gives us the capability of locating a person in distress, even in pitch black conditions, through the use of thermal imagery," Sheriff Joey Terrell said. "It can enable us to be able to communicate, in real time, with search and rescue resources on the ground the location of the victim, ground accessibility conditions, and other information critical to ground resource operations. It helps us in public safety to better serve our citizens in situations where time is of the essence."
The cost of the drone was just under $4,600 and included other benefits like the ability to search buildings before entry by a deputy, provide fire department commanders with thermal reporting during a fire or hazmat incident, and document large-scale crime scenes through mapping capabilities. Pilots can issue commands from the drone using the attached speaker system or activate a strobe light to help guide a missing person to safety.
HCSO currently relies on a partnership with the Georgia State Patrol when requesting air support through their helicopter stationed near them. During inclement weather, no air support is available. The new drone will allow for rapid deployment of aerial support. The sheriff's office currently has two licensed UAS pilots and is sending another two to school this year.
Source: www.thenortheastgeorgian.com
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Near Tampa, the Temple Terrace (FL) Police Department introduced its Drone Response Team last month. The new drones will search for missing/endangered people, track suspects, assess damage or help identify illegal and unregistered drones. The drone program, which has been in development for a year, will also help with investigating crime scenes and locating car accidents.
Corporal Tim Elmer is the first drone pilot for the City of Temple Terrace; other officers are getting certification. "We are excited to implement a program that will augment the abilities of our officers and our department. The use of drones is truly a force multiplier and will assist our agency in times of need," said Corporal Elmer.
"Using drones will provide us with critical on-scene information that will ultimately lead to keeping officers safer, protecting citizens' lives and providing us with real-time critical information during such operations as search and rescue, disaster response, missing persons, fugitive apprehensions, bomb calls and hazardous material observations, dangerous suspects, civil unrest, event management, SWAT deployments, and crime scene reconstruction," said Temple Terrace Police Chief Ken Albano. On top of helping police investigate crimes, TTPD says the drones will also be used to access areas damaged by hurricanes, tornados and other natural disasters.
Source: wtsp.com
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The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration has named Billy Nolen to serve as acting FAA Administrator after FAA Administrator Steve Dickson departed at the end of March. Deputy Administrator Bradley Mims will also take on an expanded role during this interim period, focusing on the FAA's workforce and the nation's airports.
"Billy Nolen has extensive expertise in aviation and a deep understanding of the vital role the FAA plays in ensuring the safety of the traveling public," said U.S Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg. "We are grateful to Steve for his service and to Billy and Brad for stepping up to lead the FAA during this critical time."
Before joining the FAA, Nolen was vice president for Safety, Security and Quality for WestJet Airlines in Canada. Prior to his employment at WestJet, Nolen held safety leadership positions at Qantas Airways, Airlines for America and American Airlines. He began his professional career in 1989 as a pilot for American, earning type ratings on Boeing 757, 767 and McDonnell Douglas MD-80 aircraft. He later managed the carrier's Aviation Safety Action Program (ASAP) and rose through the management ranks to become the airline's managing director for corporate safety and regulatory affairs. In 2015, Nolen became senior vice president for safety, security and operations at Airlines for America, a trade group that represents the airlines.
In addition to his professional aviation experience, Nolen served tours of duty in the U.S. Army as an airplane and helicopter pilot and safety officer. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Professional Aeronautics from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, as well as specialized aviation safety management certificates from the University of Southern California, United States Army Safety Center and the United States Navy Postgraduate School.
Source: FAA.gov
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As part of a three-phase modification program, StandardAero has begun phase 2 for the Pinal County (AZ) Sheriff’s Department UH-1H helicopter's "Hot, High & Heavy" upgrade. The upgrade is offered to operators who fly in the harshest conditions in the hottest and highest flying environments with significant increased lifting capabilities to successfully complete their critical missions. The phase 2 effort includes installing airframe modifications to the liftbeam, mainbeams, tailboom attach area and engine mount and main transmission mount areas. It also includes upgrading main transmission and drive shaft assemblies. These airframe modifications are designed for increasing horsepower and torque required for the improved lift capability of 5,000 lbs. external cargo capacity and a 10,500 lbs. external gross weight limitation.
"For the Pinal County Sheriff Department, the additional external lift capabilities will enable them to more effectively operate this proven UH-1H utility helicopter configuration when performing critical firefighting, search and rescue and police operations with the increased performance and external payload capabilities that StandardAero's upgrade provides," said Elvis Moniz, Vice President of Business Development Helicopters Business Unit. Phase 3 is being considered for this same UH-1H helicopter in 2023. The phase 3 modification will install 212 blades MRH for an improvement to provide 10,500 lbs. internal/11,200 lbs. external gross weight.
Source: www.avm-mag.com
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The U.S. National Weather Service is soliciting comments through Oct. 31, 2022 on a significant upgrade to the Aviation Weather Center's website {www.aviationweather.gov}. A preview of the upgraded website is available through the comment period at https://beta.aviationweather.gov.
The upgrade improves the website's consistency, supportability, mobile friendliness, performance, and ease of use. The information on the upgraded website will be similar to the current website, but the navigation and presentation is adaptable to permit use on mobile devices. Additionally, the new website merges the legacy Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS) tool into the same framework as the Graphical Forecasts for Aviation while keeping its focus on low-altitude flight.
Comments and feedback can be submitted via an online survey. If you have questions or comments regarding this upgrade, please contact jennifer.stroozas@noaa.gov or austin.cross@noaa.gov.
Source: National Weather Service
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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 us at airbeat@publicsafetyaviation.org for information.
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APSA's networking, education and training opportunities are unique and specialized for public safety aviation. Let your colleagues and friends know about APSA. Thank you for your membership and helping APSA continue to grow. We would like to welcome the following corporate and individual members who joined during March 2022:
Corporate Members:
Switlik Survival Products
Individual Members:
Thaddeus Austin, Colorado State Patrol Aircraft Section
Steven Avila, Hayward (CA) Police Department
Stephen Baggett, Texas Department of Public Safety | Texas Rangers | Tyler
Kenan Bahadir, Arizona Department of Public Safety Northern Air Rescue
Kevin Barris, USCG (CA)
Lee Beissel, SRT (CA)
Frank Bresee, Oklahoma Task Force One
Micayla Browne, Brunswick County (NC) Sheriff's Office
Blake Burris, KCFD (CA)
Christopher Chavous, Support 1 (SC)
Michael Chernivec, TX Dept. of Public Safety
Jonathon Christian, Texas Department of Public Safety | Texas Rangers | HOU
Jason Connell, SR3 Rescue Concepts (NV)
Jason Day, Texas Department of Public Safety
James Deczynski, Alachua County (FL) Sheriff's Office | Aviation Unit
Robert Dixon, Columbus (OH) Police Department | Aviation Section - Helicopter Unit
Eugene Dooling, Skyscan50.com (FL)
Frederick DuFault, Benton County (AR) Sheriff's Office
Blake Ellsworth, Michigan State Police | Aviation Section
Nicholas Fladland, Northeast UAS (ND)
Johnnie Freeman, Texas Department of Public Safety | Headquarters
Aaron Fritch, Texas Department of Public Safety | Headquarters
Chris Gates, TX DPS Aircraft
Richard Gauert, Benton County (AR) Sheriff's Office
Robert Germany, Texas Department of Public Safety | Houston Duty Station
Christopher Germany, Texas Highway Patrol
Jonathan Gholson, Civil Air Patrol (AZ)
Graeme Gleeson, New South Wales Police Force Aviation Support Branch
James Graham, Texas Department of Public Safety | Headquarters
Stephen Gray, Texas Rangers
Jim Grisham, Pima County (AZ) Sheriff's Department | Tactical Air Support Unit
James Heckman, Two Bear Air Rescue Foundation (MT)
Stephen Heins, Oklahoma Task Force One
Kate Howe, New South Wales Police Force Aviation Support Branch
Burtnett Jerrod, Texas Department of Public Safety | Highway Patrol Lubbock
Glenn Ray Jimenez, Texas Department of Public Safety | Headquarters
Cody Klaehn, Texas Department of Public Safety | Criminal Investigations
Rae Lee, Texas Department of Public Safety | Headquarters
Michael Llamas, Civil Air Patrol, U.S. Air Force Auxiliary (CA)
Jamie Lofton, RescueGear, Inc (TX)
William Mahan, Independent Member
Scott Martin, Columbus (OH) Police Department | Aviation Section - Helicopter Unit
Joshua Mason, Texas Department of Public Safety | Headquarters
Steven Mayfield, Texas Department of Public Safety | Austin
Jeffrey Mays, Columbus (OH) Police Department | Aviation Section - Helicopter Unit
Kavin Miller, Texas Department of Public Safety | San Antonio Duty Station
Braydon Moore, Texas Department of Public Safety | Headquarters
Burl Nicholson, Oklahoma Task Force One
Michael Öhman, Swedish Police Air Support Unit (AB)
Enoi Phoutthavong, Texas Department of Public Safety | Headquarters
Luke Pinner, Colorado State Patrol Aircraft Section
Maxwell Prince, Michigan State Police | Aviation Section
Reid Rackley, Texas Department of Public Safety | Austin
Arturo Requenez, Texas Department of Public Safety | Weslaco
Christopher Ricketson, Coweta County (GA) Sheriff’s Office
Robyn Roe, San Juan County (NM) Sheriff Office
Jason Rolison, Texas Department of Public Safety | Highway Patrol | Corpus Christi
Robert Rugg, US Army Retired (NC)
Jose Sanchez, Texas Department of Public Safety | Headquarters
Michael Schmitt, Nebraska State Patrol Aviation Support Division
Terry Sivadon, Oklahoma Task Force One
Matt Skellern, NSW Police Force
Karim Slate, Orange County (CA) Fire Authority | Irvine
Tracey Smith, Michigan State Police | Aviation Section
Barry Smith, On Scene Publishing (NV)
Terry Snyder, Texas Department of Public Safety | Texas Rangers | Floresville
William Spencer, Henrico County (VA) Police Department Metro Aviation
Allen Stanton, Texas Department of Public Safety | Headquarters
Ryan Stephens, Oklahoma Task Force One
Anthony Stevens, Pima County (AZ) Sheriff's Department
Paul St-Onge, Aero Concept Systems Inc. (ON)
Blaine Stormer, Michigan State Police | Aviation Section
Michael Thomas, Michigan State Police | Aviation Section
Paul Updegraff, Charlotte-Mecklenburg (NC) PD
Cesar Villarreal, Texas Department of Public Safety | Highway Patrol | Corpus Christi
Jeffrey Weber, Virginia State Police Aviation Unit (Richmond)
Chris Weidler, Illinois State Police
Keith Wojnar, Ventura County (CA) Sheriff's Department | Aviation Unit
If you know of other public safety aviators or industry-related companies that could benefit by becoming APSA members, please share this link and help our association grow in 2022!
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