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The Albuquerque (NM) Police Department arrested a 30-year-old after he fired a gun at an Air Support Unit helicopter last month. APD tactical units were working on an operation around 8:45 p.m. when a man was seen firing a handgun. When officers arrived, they saw the man exit the residence onto the balcony and fired multiple rounds at the helicopter.
In ShotSpotter audio shared by the APD, several gunshots can be heard with the helicopter flying above. Video from the helicopter showed the man sitting on the balcony of an apartment and he then proceeds to fire off multiple rounds at the helicopter. The pilot had to quickly maneuver the aircraft, shutting off all his lights and get himself and crew to safety. Luckily, the aircrew was not shot or injured.
The man is charged with two counts of aggravated assault on a peace officer and negligent use of a deadly weapon.
Bullets are not the only danger pilots face while in the air. Two big issues they face are drones and lasers. "The lasers are a huge problem. They encounter that all the time," Acting Commander Michael Meisinger said. "That's obviously very dangerous when that bright light gets into their eyes, it affects their vision for quite a while."
APD said their Air Support Unit has also had a few close run-ins with drones. Meisinger said, "There have been some very close calls where drones will go under the rotor blades of the helicopter and the aircrew must react to that." At the end of the day, APD wants to remind everyone that the helicopter is up to protect you and keep violence off our streets. So, shooting at it, or interfering with the crew, is not acceptable, ever. "Don't, please don't do it. It's not worth it," Meisinger said.
Source: koat.com and abqjournal.com
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We’re well underway in planning for APSCON 2023 and APSCON Unmanned, being held in Orlando, FL this year, the week of July 17-22. These events will take place concurrently at the Orange County Convention Center. Conducted as separate educational events with a shared exhibit hall, you’ll have access to industry-leading public safety aviation training, products and services in one location no matter what type of aircraft you operate!
The Orange County Sheriff’s Office Aviation Section is this year’s hosts. Start making plans now to take advantage of the best public safety aviation training anywhere. Detailed information and registration will start this month – check your email inbox and our website for the most up-to-date information.
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After 20 years of service, Canada’s York Regional Police (YRP) have retired their old helicopter and purchased a new one, boasting a number of technological and safety advancements. YRP showed off their new state-of-the-art Airbus H125 last month in a gathering at their hangar.
The decision to purchase the $7.1 million helicopter came after the former aircraft, known as the Air2, hit 20 years of service and 20,000 operational hours. “This excellent new aircraft, with its advanced abilities and technology, embodies our modern police service,” said YRP Chief Jim MacSween. “An upgraded helicopter like this ensures that Air2 will continue to provide vital support to our officers and the communities we serve."
The new helicopter will give officers improved agility, fuel range power and speed. It will also allow a maximum of 4.5 hours of flight time and should require less maintenance on top of giving police commanders real-time livestream video of events it's filming. Some of the other improvements include night vision features and a camera sensor with infrared technology, augmented reality mapping system, improved searchlight and a public address and siren system.
YRP said that in 2022 alone, Air2 was involved in 1,373 calls for service, assisted on 266 traffic stops and helped make 213 arrests that included robberies, carjackings, breaking and entering, impaired driving and street racing. With the new H125, they intend to boost operations.
Source: yorkregion.com
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Photography is a powerful way to tell the stories behind public safety aviation. APSA invites you to enter its annual photo contest that is open now through June 30. The more photos you submit, the greater chances of winning. The grand prize of a GoPro HERO11 Black Camera with Accessories Bundle (and 1-year GoPro Subscription) will be presented to the winning photographer at APSCON 2023 on July 20 in Orlando, FL. 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 such as aircraft (helicopters, fixed-wing or UAS), aircrews, missions, trainings, etc. and include a photo caption of less than 25 words. Click here to learn more and submit your photos.
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Spokane County (WA) Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested a man after he evaded them on two separate foot pursuits last month. Deputies responded to a call after someone reported that a friend staying at their home pulled a gun on them during an argument at their residence. The caller said the 29-year-old man had been staying with him for the past few days, but the two had argued over the man’s behavior and guests that he was bringing over, the sheriff’s office said in a news release. The victim told the man he needed to find a new place to stay before he pulled out a handgun and pointed it at him.
Deputies spotted a man matching the man’s description with a backpack near the residence. When contacted by deputies, the man ignored deputy commands and ran south. Deputies lost sight of him after he jumped a fence and went around the corner of another residence.
Spokane County deputies and Liberty Lake police officers established a perimeter in the area and began a search with the K9 and aerial units. A Spokane County drone eventually located the man in the woods with the use of thermal imaging. Deputies on foot located the man after finding his footprints in the snow and told him to stop. The man took off once again, but was quickly apprehended.
Deputies found two replica pistols, a bag of about 300 suspected fentanyl pills, an electronic scale and other drug paraphernalia. The man was arrested on suspicion of second-degree assault, possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver, obstructing and resisting arrest.
Source: www.spokesman.com
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As part of APSA’s education and training program, a series of nine (9) webinars are taking place this year. 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. These webinars are offered free of charge to APSA members. Scheduled for Thursdays, 1:00-2:30 pm Eastern, the next topics in this series are:
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- April 20: Tactical Training & Simulation; Matt Roberts, FlightSafety International
- May 18: Training Tactical Operations; Nick Minx, Tactical Flying, Inc.
Registration for these webinars is open. To register, simply click on the webinar(s) you would like to participate in and complete the registration form.
Interested in sponsoring one or more of these webinars and addressing the participants? Contact Benay Osborne by email or call her at 301-631-2406 for details.
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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. Next week on April 12, the Ohio State Highway Patrol Aviation Section will host a Safety Stand-To at its hangar in Columbus. For additional information or to register, click here.
Two other Safety Stand-Tos are scheduled to be held virtually, they are:
• Canadian | September 28, 2023
• Natural Resources | October 26, 2023
To schedule a Safety Stand-To in your area, please contact APSA Training Program Manager Terry Palmer at tpalmer@publicsafetyaviation.org or (972) 999-6276.
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The Chico (CA) Police Department arrested a wanted felon who fled from officers into thick brush with the help of a drone last month. CPD officers first contacted 26-year-old Branden Thurston for an active felony warrant. When police approached the man, he fled on foot and hid within heavily-thorned bushes, making it difficult to use the K-9 Unit. That's when the CPD deployed its drone with thermal imaging and a spotlight system that helped the officers find him hiding. He was arrested and taken into custody. Watch the video here.
As a result of how well drone technology worked during this operation, it is likely that law enforcement agencies will use drones more often in the future. "This incident highlights how technology has helped to de-escalate situations, improve officer and community safety, and decrease the amount of staff time spent on these types of incidents," a department press release said. "Drone technology can be quickly deployed and provides real-time intelligence, which would otherwise be difficult to obtain through traditional means."
Source: kcrtv.com and govtech.com
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St. Johns County (FL) Sheriff’s Office signed a purchase agreement last month for a Bell 407GXi aircraft that will join the Aviation Operations Unit and replace its current Bell OH-58. “The new avionics and upgraded engine of the Bell 407GXi will deliver increased readiness and reliability that is critical to the vast mission portfolio of St. Johns County Sheriff’s Aviation Operations Unit,” said Lane Evans, managing director, Bell North America.
The 407GXi’s Garmin G1000H™ NXi Flight Deck enhances situational awareness and reduces pilot workload by delivering easy-to-read information at a glance. The Bell 407GXi’s optional IFR capability will allow all-weather operations while continuing to provide multi-mission capability safely, reliably, and effectively.
Dating back to 1821, St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office has served with excellence to protect and serve St. Augustine and St. Augustine Beach as well as neighboring communities in northeastern Florida including Ponte Vedra, Hastings, Switzerland, Crescent Beach, Tocoi, Bakersville, Picolatta, Orangedale, Fruit Cove, Summer Haven and Vilano Beach.
Source: Bell
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APSA is now offering three proctor courses based on the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) sUAS Test Methods: Basic, Advanced and Confined. The NIST Test Methods include four different “test lanes”: Basic Proficiency Evaluation for Remote Pilots (BPERP-Part 107 qualification); Open Test Lane; Obstructed Test Lane; and Confined Test Lane. These test methods can be used to evaluate sUAS capabilities and sensor systems, or remote pilot proficiency for credentialing. NIST has created a comprehensive user guide, scoring forms, and apparatus targets that can be printed and placed in the test apparatus buckets.
The Advanced Course covers the Open and Obstructed Test Lanes. The Open Test Lanes evaluate 5 different flight paths (Position, Traverse, Orbit, Inspect, Recon) to identify objects from safe altitudes in open environments. These tests are scalable for all sizes of aircraft to demonstrate positive control at all times with accurate perches. They can be performed outdoors or indoors to control lighting and weather. The Obstructed Test Lanes enable remote pilots to fly safe and repeatable flight paths to inspect objects within close proximity to obstructions. They include a comprehensive set of 5 different tests with increasing difficulty (Perch, Wall, Ground, Alley, Post) that guide remote pilots through a series of 10 positions, orientations, and perches within both the standard test lanes and the operational scenarios embedded with scoring tasks. They can be performed outdoors or indoors to control lighting, weather, and access to the Global Positioning System (GPS). Upcoming courses include:
• April 10-12, 2023 in Queen Anne, MD.
• September 20-22, 2023 in Fort Wayne, IN.
The Confined Course covers the Confined Test Lanes, which enable remote pilots to fly safe and repeatable flight paths to inspect objects within confined environments and interior room-to-room searches. They include a comprehensive set of 5 different tests with increasing difficulty (Perch, Wall, Ground, Alley, Post) that guide remote pilots through a series of 10 positions, orientations, and perches within both the standard test lanes and the operational scenarios embedded with scoring tasks. They can be performed outdoors or indoors to control lighting, weather, and access to the Global Positioning System (GPS). Upcoming courses include:
• April 13-14, 2023 in Queen Anne, MD.
The NIST sUAS Test Methods are an excellent way to add a sUAS pilot flight skills credentialing component to your sUAS program. Attendees to these courses must 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.
If your agency is interested in hosting one of these courses and receiving a free set of NIST sUAS Test Methods apparatus along with complimentary registration, contact APSA Training Program Manager Terry Palmer.
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APSA conducts regularly scheduled online meetings for safety officers, maintenance technicians, SAR, natural resource, 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 tpalmer@publicsafetyaviation.org.
The schedule for upcoming APSA online meetings is as follows:
SAR: Wednesday, April 19, 2023 from 1:00-2:00 PM EDT (1700 UTC)
UAS: Wednesday, May 3, 2023 from 1:00-2:00 pm EDT (1700 UTC)
Safety Officers: Friday, May 26, 2023 from 1:00-2:00 PM EDT (1700 UTC)
Maintenance: Wednesday, June 14, 2023 from 1:00-2:00 PM EDT (1700 UTC)
Natural Resources: Wednesday, June 28, 2023 from 1:00-2:00 pm EDT (1700 UTC)
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Airbus Helicopters is developing a new law enforcement mission system configuration for its H145 helicopter. It is being developed by Airbus in partnership with the Bavarian Police, who will be the first operator to fly with this configuration. The first aircraft of this design will be delivered next year.
The configuration will include a foldable mission operator station, a mission system powered by artificial intelligence (AI), a more powerful searchlight, illuminated blade tips, and a new winch system developed in partnership with Vincorion. The illuminated blade tips is a feature more commonly found on military rotorcraft and are night vision goggle compatible and able to improve safety for both crew and bystanders on the ground.
The aircraft will be delivered as part of the eight H145s ordered under a contract signed by the Bavarian Ministry of the Interior in December 2021.
Source: airmedandrescue.com
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The Regina Police Service (RPS) officially launched its Aerial Support Unit last month. Speaking to reporters, RPS Chief Evan Bray said their police airplane has already proven to have a positive impact on public and officer safety in the community. “I can tell you that number one, it has sped up the time it takes us to investigate and make an arrest, absolutely has reduced the amount of force that we use, exponentially, in three months. It’s been outstanding,” he said.
RPS had purchased the aircraft, a Cessna 182, in September, which began patrolling over the city by the end of October. The official launch was held last month at the Kreos Aviation Hangar at the Regina International Airport.
“Deputy Chief Dean Ray has been our lead through this entire process, and so it’s been a big success for the citizens of Regina,” Bray said, also remarking that the plane has been very beneficial and community members are raving about the response times and the ability for RPS to hold people accountable. “We’ve had people knocking on our doors from outside agencies looking at signing an MOU [Memorandum of Understanding] to help with potential search and rescue efforts that’ll be happening,” he said. “I think there’s going to be strong value for the air support unit.”
The cost of the airplane and associated equipment is about $1.2 million. Benefits of the unit include the ability to track down suspects more quickly and discreetly. “What happens is, the driving behavior of the subject, when they’re not being followed by a police car with the lights on, they tend to slow down, they tend to drive more normally and most times, they go to a destination,” Bray said. “We’ve been able to arrest high-risk offenders in the community getting a coffee in the Tim Hortons drive-thru because it’s casual, they don’t know that they’re necessarily about to be arrested by the police.”
Source: regina.ctvnews.ca
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The Fairfax County (VA) Police Department opened its new David M. Rohrer Aviation Center last month with a celebration. The two-story, 23,000-square-foot facility replaces a smaller heliport that was built on the same site in 1984 but no longer met the helicopter division’s staffing and equipment needs.
Known by the call sign “Fairfax 1,” the Fairfax County Police Helicopter Division includes two helicopters and flight officers, pilots, paramedics and maintenance crews. They were performing over 150 helicopter missions per month and more than 80 medical evacuations per year out of the now-demolished, 9,500-square-foot heliport, the FCPD reported.
“Similar to a firehouse, staff remains on-site throughout their shift, but locker space, helicopter equipment space, storage areas and training space is insufficient to meet current operational needs,” the department said. “The helicopter hangars were not large enough to house the county’s two twin-engine helicopters, and the sloped landing pad caused safety issues especially during winter months.” In addition to a landing pad for the helicopters, the new aviation facility has a two-bay hangar, parking for 25 vehicles and upgraded locker, storage and training spaces.
Source: ffxnow.com
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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 12, 2023, 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 these awards.
Footage from each winning video will be shown as part of the Teledyne FLIR Vision Awards ceremony, as well as highlights from submitting agencies. Awards will be presented at APSCON 2023 on Thursday, July 20 in Orlando, FL.
Source: Teledyne FLIR
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Andrew Nathan Hernandez, 20, of Bakersfield, CA was recently sentenced to four months in prison for knowingly aiming the beam of a laser pointer at a Kern County Sheriff’s Office helicopter, Air One.
According to court documents, on Dec. 26, 2020, Hernandez aimed the beam of a green laser at the KCSO Air Support Unit’s helicopter, striking it multiple times. Hernandez was attending a street race in Bakersfield at the time. Once he was identified, Hernandez led law enforcement ground units on a nine-minute, 11-mile high-speed chase before he was eventually apprehended. The laser strikes caused the pilot to experience significant visual interference as a result of temporary flash blindness and after images.
According to the Federal Aviation Administration website, in 2022, the FAA received 9,500 reports of laser strikes, which was the most ever reported. Such incidents can occur anywhere, but have been reported most frequently in the Western Pacific and Southern regions of the United States.
Source: justice.gov
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New Zealand Police Air Support Unit’s Eagle helicopter aircrew was praised for their kindness after a heartwarming response to a Hawke’s Bay boy’s unique plea. Last month, young Jack had noticed the police Eagle helicopter out over the sky in Hawke’s Bay. Wanting to show his love, he stood in his backyard waving up above. However, when he didn’t get a wave back after repeated attempts, he decided he wanted to go one step further in a bid to get a response from the unit and make a sign for the backyard. The sign said, “Hi Eagle, it’s Jack”, accompanied by what looked like to be a painted landing circle.
What Jack didn’t know was that his sign was seen by those in the aviation unit. In a surprise for the young boy, police organized a special message from the team for Jack. In a post to Eastern District Police’s social media, one of the Eagle pilots is pictured standing next to the chopper holding a piece of paper with a message specifically for Jack. “Hi there Jack. Hope you have a great day. From the team at Eagle,” the pilot’s note said.
Locals responded to both the police and Jack’s heartwarming interaction, thanking them both. “Love this. It’s the small gestures in life that sometimes have the biggest impact on someone else’s life. Great work team Eagle.”
Source: nzherald.co.nz
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The Clay County (FL) Sheriff’s Office debuted its new drones last month, sharing that they will bring new capabilities to the agency and enhance public safety. “I’m excited to announce the rollout of our agency’s newest life-saving and crime-fighting technology,” Sheriff Michelle Cook said. The Sheriff’s Office purchased three drones. Two will be assigned to patrol operations and the third is assigned to the agency’s Emergency Preparedness Unit.
Cook said that getting to the point of launching the new drone program took several months of research and that adding it to her office brings it up to speed with others of similar size. “We are seeing it almost as an industry standard in law enforcement across the country for the medium-size agencies,” Cook said.
There are seven Clay County deputies who are licensed to fly the drones, and the agency plans to have at least one operator on each shift. Sheriff Cook said this program is important because her deputies respond to calls in which time is of the essence. She said, historically, when water rescue calls were made, they would have to wait for the dive team or marine unit to show up — and now they don’t have to. “By having these very quick response drones available to the deputies on the street, we can turn what would’ve been an hour response time into just a few minutes of a response time,” Cook said. And by implementing this program, Clay County Sgt. Chris Glenn added that it helps to make sure their deputies aren’t showing up to scenes they’re not needed at.
Source: news4jax.com
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The Washington Department of Natural Resources awarded CNC Technologies a comprehensive, multi-year contract last month to upgrade the state’s Kodiak aircraft and develop a real-time high definition and actionable data transmission network for its many missions including firefighting.
“CNC Technologies offered a comprehensive solution interoperable with our law enforcement and fire department’s aerial and ground assets. CNC’s reputation and unwavering service to its clients were a driving force behind our decision,” explained Chief Pilot Rich Knoth. The combination of CNC’s extensive relationships with Teledyne FLIR, Troll Systems and SHOTOVER Systems, along with unmatched 24/7/365 service, made CNC the clear choice for the department. The results of this collaboration will provide actionable intelligence to any internet connected device, such as mobile phones, laptops, smart devices and command centers.
As the prime contractor, CNC will be responsible for providing mission suite design, delivering all equipment, overseeing aircraft integration, and will provide 24/7/365 service and support along with ongoing technical and operational training. CNC Technologies continues to grow its customer base in the western U.S., having recently secured projects with California Highway Patrol, Inglewood Police Department, Los Angeles Sheriff Department, Orange County Sheriff Department, Ontario Police Department, and East Bay Park Police.
Source: CNC Technologies
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State troopers have arrested a 42-year-old man for striking a Nebraska State Patrol (NSP) Aviation Support Division helicopter with a laser multiple times last month as it was in flight over the state’s capitol. Pointing a laser at an aircraft is a federal offense, and any laser strike constitutes an in-flight emergency, a NSP spokesman said.
The incident occurred about 10 p.m. when troopers went to assist the Lincoln Police Department. Pilots reported a laser strike on the helicopter as it flew on the west side of the city, then reported several more strikes while searching for the origin of the laser. Eventually, the source was pinpointed as a person walking on a levee along Salt Creek. The man was taken into custody and was found with a laser pointer in his possession. He was jailed for second-degree assault, and the incident was reported to the Federal Aviation Administration.
Source: nebraskaexaminer.com
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County commissioners voted unanimously last month to approve an agreement between the Kootenai County (ID) Sheriff’s Office and the Kootenai County Regional Air Support Unit, a 501(c)(3) formed last year for this purpose. The two-year, donation-funded pilot program for the helicopter unit will be the first of its kind in Idaho.
Donated funds have been used to purchase and upgrade a $500,000 1994 Bell 206 helicopter, which seats four and doesn’t have hoist capabilities. The Sheriff’s Office will use $100,000 of asset forfeiture funds to purchase a thermal camera, spotlight and cabling. The unit will operate with volunteer pilots who have at least 1,000 hours of flight time and will focus primarily on search and rescue.
Kootenai County Sheriff Bob Norris was asked how the unit will be funded in the future. Norris said he’s confident that the remaining funds needed to pay for the unit in the future can be covered by donations, just like the K-9 Unit is. No county money will fund the helicopter unit, except for $10,000 Kootenai County previously allocated each year to Spokane County to use its helicopter.
Source: cdapress.com
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Oregon Department of Forestry’s (ODF) Partenavia P-68 Observer has had many uses in the last 40 years, but its most recent function is as the platform for the department’s nighttime wildfire detection work. Using night vision and an FLIR camera system that is paired with an augmented reality mapping system, this multi-mission aircraft allows for quick detection and response to dozens of wildfires every year.
During fire season, the Partenavia flies at night looking for signs of wildfires started by lightning. What makes this system unique and successful is the marrying of several technologies that couldn’t do the job on their own. ODF uses night-vision goggles (NVGs) and infrared sensors to initially spot suspected new fires. Then, a laser pointer that is only visible in the NVGs is used to communicate the exact position of the possible new fire to the observer/camera operator. Finally, the observer uses the infrared sensors and the high-power zoom to confirm whether it is actually a new fire and not another light source. Using any of these tools alone would be only fractionally as effective and take up more valuable time.
“As far as I’m aware, we’re one of the first states combining night vision and infrared into our aircraft to detect fires early,” Cole Lindsay, Aviation Coordinator for ODF’s Northwest Oregon Area, which protects approximately 3.5 million acres of forestland in northwestern Oregon from wildfire. “Using these tools together allows us to fly at night after a thunderstorm, find small fires in remote areas, and then send detailed information to our dispatch center so that they can send out the appropriate resources to extinguish the fire.”
In the 2022 fire season, the agency detected 69 fires, 60 of which were detected during extreme fire danger. The early detection of these fires helped to prevent the majority of them from growing into larger fires.
“We’re very proud of our achievements using the Partenavia,” said Neal Laugle, ODF Aviation Unit Manager. “However, with the high demand for the resource, it’s difficult to meet the needs of the entire state with just one aircraft, which leaves our team having to prioritize certain areas over others during times of extreme fire danger in the state.” Though the aircraft and program received investments in the 2021 Oregon Legislative Session, there is still plenty of room to grow.
Source: aerialfiremag.com
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UK's National Police Air Service (NPAS) was targeted by a laser last month. "Our aircraft has just come under sustained laser strike," the agency tweeted. The NPAS said the "stupid and dangerous" attack happened at 11 p.m. about three nautical miles southwest of Exeter Airport. It took about 10 minutes before the suspect was apprehended by Devon and Cornwall Police department.
"If the laser hits our pilot in the eyes, they can become temporarily blinded and there is no one else to fly the aircraft," the NPAS tweeted. "In the worst-case scenario, this may result in the aircraft crashing over a populated area. We have said it before and we will keep saying it, do not do this. It's stupid and dangerous."
Source: bbc.com
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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.) Editorial topics include safety, equipment/training, maintenance, tactics and more. Our editorial team is always looking for public safety agencies that want to highlight their aviation unit or members who want to share their knowledge, so please reach out.
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 would love to hear from you and be able to spotlight your agency in Air Beat this year. 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 2023:
Corporate Members:
Astrum Helicopters
Aveo Engineering LLC
Loft Dynamics AG
Volatus Aerospace
Individual Members:
Brandon Asher, Kern County (CA) Fire Department
Barry Barron, Jr., Nanco Aero
Lee Beissel, SRT
Eric Benjamin, Ulster County Sheriff's Office
Henry Bolen, VNS Federal Services
Chase Brower, San Jose (CA) Police Department | Air Support Unit
Keenan Brown, San Jose (CA) Police Department | Air Support Unit
Kyle Burchfiel, San Jose (CA) Police Department | Air Support Unit
Sarah Camarillo, San Jose (CA) Police Department | Air Support Unit
Michael Campbell, Mesa County (CO) Search and Rescue
Jeffrey Canary, Plantation Police Department
Barry Cebulski, Alaska State Troopers
Alex Chase, Orange County (FL) Sheriff's Office | Aviation Unit
Paul Chenard, Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Corry Clark, Lee County Sheriff's Office
Jacob Clayton, Savannah-Chatham (GA) Police Department | Aviation Unit
Katherine Cook, San Jose (CA) Police Department | Air Support Unit
Rafael Cortez, San Jose (CA) Police Department | Air Support Unit
Dan Dahl, Alaska State Troopers
Andrew Davies, South Dakota Highway Patrol
Benjamin De La Rocha, San Jose (CA) Police Department | Air Support Unit
Nicholas Dille, US Army
Richard Dobson, Intermountain Life Flight
Daniel Durr, Natchitoches Police Department
Jacob Ellis, San Jose (CA) Police Department | Air Support Unit
Hector Estevez, Centum Research & Technology, S.L.
Miguel Flores, San Jose (CA) Police Department | Air Support Unit
Jeff Fortuno, San Jose (CA) Police Department | Air Support Unit
Jim Fritts, Kern County (CA) Fire Department
Aaron Gil, San Jose (CA) Police Department | Air Support Unit
Clifford Gilliland, Alaska Department of Public Safety | Alaska State Troopers | Aircraft Section
Ti Goetz, Hawthorne Police Department
Hector Gonzalez, San Jose (CA) Police Department | Air Support Unit
Tyler Gustafsson, Phoenix Police Department
Mitchell Gutierrez, San Jose (CA) Police Department | Air Support Unit
David Habib, Los Angeles City (CA) Fire Department | Air Operations
Robert Harris, Detroit Police Department
Kevon Harris, Miami-Dade Police Department
Ian Hawkley, San Jose (CA) Police Department | Air Support Unit
Ryan Hogan, NYSP
Randall Hurlbert, New York City Environmental Police
Scott Hurley, San Jose (CA) Police Department | Air Support Unit
Nick Kienast, Dorchester County (MD) Sheriff's Office
Mark Koska, San Jose (CA) Police Department | Air Support Unit
Jonathan Mah, San Jose (CA) Police Department | Air Support Unit
Ryan Marker, Aurora Police Department
Jonathan Marshall, San Jose (CA) Police Department | Air Support Unit
Alec Mechlowitz, Jacksonville (FL) Sheriff's Office | Aviation Unit
Christian Mendoza, San Jose (CA) Police Department | Air Support Unit
Samuel Miller, Maryland State Police | Aviation Command (SYSCOM)
Marco Monteiro, Metropolitan Police Department
Shawn Montgomery, San Jose (CA) Police Department | Air Support Unit
Joe Morris, Alaska State Troopers
Evan Motooka, San Jose (CA) Police Department | Air Support Unit
Geoffrey Napper Jr., Metropolitan Police Department (MPDC) Air Support Unit
Scott Olsen, Boone County Fire Protection District
Kathrine Orellana, San Jose (CA) Police Department | Air Support Unit
Joshua Peterson, Lee County Sheriffs Office
Ivan Pimentel, Modesto Police Department
Jonathan Railey, Orange County (FL) Sheriff's Office | Aviation Unit
William Randall, Alabama Law Enforcement Agency
Jason Robinson, San Jose (CA) Police Department | Air Support Unit
Bryan Rodriguez, Texas Department of Public Safety
Benjamin Schenck, St. Paul (MN) Fire Department
Jared Sharp, Kern County (CA) Fire Department
Michael Short, San Jose (CA) Police Department | Air Support Unit
Olivia Smith, San Jose (CA) Police Department | Air Support Unit
Meredith Snell, San Diego County (CA) Sheriff's Department | Aerial Support Detail
Kalani Souza, Modesto Police Department
Ryan Springer, Mesa County (CO) Search and Rescue
Matt Sullivan, San Jose (CA) Police Department | Air Support Unit
Luke Szczygielski, California Highway Patrol
Eugene Thompson, San Jose (CA) Police Department | Air Support Unit
Matthew Trahan, Albuquerque Police Department
Ashley Travaglione, San Jose (CA) Police Department | Air Support Unit
Courtney Triggs, San Jose (CA) Police Department | Air Support Unit
Jason Villaruz, San Jose (CA) Police Department | Air Support Unit
Jimmy Watkins, Kern County (CA) Fire Department
Justin Wick, CAL FIRE
Michele Wilkins, Texas Department of Transportation
Christopher Wilson, Fremont Police Dept
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