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Last month, over 120 esteemed dignitaries gathered at the United States Park Police (USPP)'s Washington D.C. headquarters, more commonly known as the 'Eagle's Nest,' to celebrate the Aviation Unit's 50-year anniversary and the exclusive use of Bell aircraft since their inception.
"Bell congratulates the USPP's Aviation Unit for protecting our nation's valuable assets and serving people across the country for the past 50 years," said Terry Miyauchi, Public Safety Manager, Bell. "We continue to proudly support the vast missions of the USPP and the dedication of the flight crews."
In 1973, the USPP started their Aviation Unit with three pilots, three rescue technicians, and a Bell 206B JetRanger. Over a course of 10 years, the unit expanded its mission base by adding a Bell 206B3 JetRanger and a Bell 206L3 Long Ranger to its fleet. Today, the USPP Aviation Unit currently utilizes two Bell 412s and a Bell 206L-3. Operating as a unit under the National Park Service, the USPP provides services to federal parks and monuments within the national capital region. USPP Aviation Unit relies on their Bell 206L3 and Bell 412s to provide law enforcement, medevac, search-and-rescue, high-risk prisoner transport, and presidential and dignitary security support.
Over their 50 years of service, the USPP Aviation Unit has provided countless aid during dire situations that required urgent action. During the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, USPP Aviation Unit notably jumped into action using their Bell 412 duo as they courageously responded to people in need of life-saving care. After receiving a call from the 'aircraft crash phone' indicating that a commercial airplane crashed near the Pentagon, the USPP Aviation Unit started up one of its Bell 412s, Eagle I, and headed directly towards the Pentagon to respond to the crash within two-three minutes of the call. Following their takeoff, the USPP aviation crew installed a mass casualty kit aboard the unit's second Bell 412, Eagle II, taking off within minutes of Eagle I. Upon arrival, both Eagle I and Eagle II immediately began providing emergency medical evacuations of critically injured people near the scene.
As they transported several injured victims to the hospital for immediate care, the crew also used their Bell 412s to serve as a command-and-control platform, providing federal and local agencies, including the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Secret Service, with critical safety information as they monitored the situation from the heavily smoke-filled sky. Using the Bell 412's downlink capabilities, the crew was able to fly over the Pentagon and transmit images instantaneously to the agencies on the ground to scope out the damages from the attack. In the days immediately following September 11, the USPP Aviation Unit continued to use its Bell 412s for a variety of support missions, including assisting the Secret Service with providing protection for the president and the White House.
"The selfless and lifesaving actions of the USPP flight crews and medical professionals aboard the Bell 412s that day were beyond courageous and honorable," added Miyauchi. "Time and time again, the advanced capabilities and enhanced reliability of the Bell 412 continues to aid our customers with the ability to focus on what's most important - saving lives."
Source: BELL
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Amidst the height of hunting season, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources Aviation Unit has added a state-of-the-art H125 helicopter to its fleet, replacing the Bell 206 the unit previously operated. The new aircraft will play a pivotal role in upholding conservation and management laws, offering support to officers on patrol, and facilitating swift responses to emergency accidents and incidents. Its surveillance capabilities will aid DNR officers in patrolling Maryland's 17,000 miles of waterways and nearly half a million acres of public lands.
It was an outstanding team effort from Metro Aviation, CNC Technologies and Davenport Aviation on the aircraft completion. In the photo (L-R): Sgt. Chief Pilot John Buchanan, Maryland Department of Natural Resources Aviation Unit, and Vince Mascia, Airborne Law Enforcement Segment Manager, Airbus Helicopters, Inc.
Source: Airbus
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Two new state-of-the-art helicopters officially joined the San Diego County Sheriff's Department Aerial Support to Law Enforcement Agencies (ASTREA) unit. Sheriff Kelly A. Martinez unveiled the new fire helicopter and patrol helicopter, a $21 million investment for the two, last month at the unit’s base in El Cajon, CA.
These helicopters support first responders in meeting the demands of their critical roles. They represent a commitment to regional safety and preparedness and will be used whenever they are needed, Martinez said. Every second counts in an emergency. The new helicopters are a regional asset and significantly enhance the department’s ability to respond to emergencies. Funding for the helicopters came from the department’s budget and Proposition 172 money.
The new fire helicopter is the Bell 412EPX. It is designed to operate in challenging environments and weather conditions typically encountered during firefighting missions. The Sheriff Department cooperative work with CAL FIRE will continue with seven firefighters on board the 412 during fire calls. These coordinated efforts are crucial in stopping fires before they become catastrophic.
The new patrol helicopter is the Bell 407GXi. It is dedicated to law enforcement operations 24 hours a day and has a cutting-edge flight deck with precision navigation allowing pilots to accurately track and respond to incidents. Its powerful engine makes it fast in responding to emergencies and it is equipped with a bucket to help with water drops during a fire mission.
The ASTREA Aviation Unit has been providing aerial support to the Sheriff's Department and partner agencies across the county since 1971. ASTREA averages nearly 6,000 missions per year to support patrol, as well as fire and rescue calls throughout the region. Watch the unit's video here.
Source: sdsheriff.gov and countynewscenter.com
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APSA Rescue Summit 2024 will be held in conjunction with HELI-EXPO 2024 on Monday, February 26, at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, CA. Rescue Summit 2024 is for all who use VTOL aircraft in rescue operations. Registration for the event is complimentary as a benefit of membership; a nominal fee for non-members applies.
This year's Rescue Summit will include various presentations pertaining to helicopter rescue operations including topics such as hoisting, safety and critical incident & accident reviews. Networking opportunities are scheduled throughout the day. There is no cost to members for this event, but registration is required. Register today!
For information on being a Rescue Summit 2024 sponsor, contact Benay Osborne at 301-631-2406
or bosborne@publicsafetyaviation.org.
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Almost a week before Montgomery County (MD) Police Department's new Drone as a First Responder program went live, a shoplifter was located and arrested during a trial run. Police are now using two drones to help deter and solve crimes as well as deal with its shortage of officers. Known as Raven, the drone program enabled police to apprehend a 31-year-old repeat shoplifter last month.
According to police, the suspect stole items from this store multiple times and was able to get away before patrol officers were able to respond. On Nov. 15 at about 12:30 p.m., police received a call about a shoplifter at that store. The suspect had fled before officers arrived, but they deployed the drone, which captured the suspect entering a Metro bus. The drone followed the bus until officers were able to stop it and take the suspect into custody. Charges are pending as police investigate earlier incidents they believe were done by the same suspect.
Police expect the unmanned aircraft to assist in the assessment of scenes and circumstances before officers arrive, provide tactical information and situational awareness, contribute to the de-escalation of situations and improve overall response times.
Source: mymcmedia.org and montgomerycountymd.gov
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APSA belongs to you. Like any professional membership organization, APSA exists for you and because of you. Your membership in the association is, in essence, an investment in yourself. Participating in and utilizing your association to the fullest extent possible will earn dividends. Serving as a member of APSA's Board of Directors is one way of participating in APSA to the fullest extent. It is a challenging and rewarding experience.
"As the nomination period for APSA elected offices opens soon (Jan. 1 – Feb. 15, 2024), I cannot stress enough the importance of participating in this process to shape the future. New board members bring fresh ideas and keep the association progressive," said CEO/Executive Director Dan Schwarzbach. Get yourself nominated or nominate someone else.
The following APSA Board of Directors offices will be open for nomination on January 1, 2024: Vice President, Secretary, Midwest Region Director, Northeast Region Director and Western Region Director. Complete information on eligibility and nominations for APSA elections can be found on our website.
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APSA offers three proctor courses based on the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) sUAS Test Methods: Basic, Advanced and Confined. The NIST sUAS 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, remote pilot proficiency and credentialing. Those registering for 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.
The tests are easy to conduct alone or in groups, and inexpensive enough to set up multiple concurrent lanes. They are quick to perform, typically less than 30 minutes to conduct all the tests in a given lane, so they can support flying practice for remote pilots at the beginning of every training session. The NIST sUAS Test Methods are an excellent way to add a sUAS pilot flight skills credentialing component to your sUAS program. NIST has created a comprehensive user guide, scoring forms, and apparatus targets that can be printed and placed in the test apparatus buckets. Attendees will learn how to fabricate apparatus, conduct trials, and embed them into their own training and credentialing programs.
The Basic Course is 24 hours of classroom and hands-on flight instruction and covers the BPERP test lanes. Attendees will learn how to fabricate apparatus, conduct trials, and embed them into their own training and credentialing programs. Successful completion of this course will provide you with a Basic Proficiency Evaluation for Remote Pilot (BPERP) Certificate and NIST Test Methods Basic Proctor Certificate of Completion, allowing you to serve as a proctor for the BPERP evaluation.
The next scheduled Basic Course, April 16-18, 2024, is in Florence, TX at the Texas Department of Public Safety's Tactical Training Center. Registration is open.
APSA is actively seeking entities to host Basic, Advanced and Confined courses. If your agency is interested in hosting any of these courses and receiving a free set of NIST sUAS Test Methods apparatus along with complimentary registration, please email Dan Schwarzbach or call him at 713-213-4749.
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When it comes to crime-fighting tools, few components are more effective than a police helicopter. According to the Metro Nashville Police Department (MNPD), from November 2022 to November 2023, the MNPD Aviation Division has responded to almost 1,400 calls. The chopper has been active in 865 arrests, recovered 324 stolen vehicles, and assisted in finding 135 missing persons.
Each week, there is a growing number of arrests that showcase the helicopter's value. Officials cite the chopper's ability to follow suspects, direct ground units, keep officers safe, and minimize danger to citizens.
Surveillance footage from Nov. 9 shows an MNPD aircraft tailing a suspect. The footage shows the 40-year-old parking his vehicle at an alleged drug house. The man had no idea that the chopper was watching his every move and directing ground units right to him. The footage shows officers pull up the driveway, get out, and then try and surround the wanted suspect.
The man refused to surrender and drove back down the driveway where the officers were positioned. But the pilot overhead was watching and gave the officers on the ground a warning. The chopper stayed with the drug suspect as he sped away through a residential neighborhood. Meanwhile, ground units fall back to reduce the danger to other motorists.
MNPD's two new choppers have incredible optics and the pilot, even from a high distance above, was able to see the suspect allegedly throw a bag of drugs out his window. This all took place just a block away from an elementary school. Trailing officers found the bag that reportedly contained 5.4 grams of cocaine, 1.8 grams of fentanyl, and 152 oxycodone pills. Officers ultimately found Molly and more pot on the drug suspect once he was arrested.
According to the police affidavit, the man ran multiple stop signs and red lights and drove on the wrong side of the road, putting other motorists in danger. With the help of the MNPD aircrew, officers were able to set up spike strips and get the dangerous driver off the road without further incident.
Source: wkrn.com
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A 54-year-old man brandished several firearms toward a Sonoma County Sheriff's Office (SCSO) helicopter, "Henry-1," during an investigation into a reported disturbance last month. Santa Rosa Police Department (SRPD) officers were dispatched in response to reports of an individual amassing firearms while intoxicated.
The SCSO aviation unit was dispatched to support the SRPD officers, providing a safe distance from the suspect during the investigation. Despite brandishing his weapons at the helicopter several times, no shots were fired by the suspect. The most critical instances of the suspect brandishing firearms at Henry-1 were captured on video.
In order to avoid escalating the situation, law enforcement adopted a cautious approach and did not force the suspect to directly engage with officers. The SRPD Violent Crimes Investigations Team (VCI) took over the case and, within two days, had arrested the man. The arrest was conducted without further incident.
Post-arrest, VCI detectives served a search warrant at the man's residence, seizing several weapons, including three handguns, three rifles, one shotgun, and over 100 rounds of ammunition. All firearms in the man's possession were confirmed as legally registered. He was later booked for brandishing a firearm in the presence of a peace officer.
Source: Santa Rosa Police and hoodline.com
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The Fairfax County (VA) Police Department has added a new drone to help investigate fatal crashes. The Crash Reconstruction Unit now has its own drone and its own two-person team of trained drone pilots. "We can launch a drone [the day or night] of the crash, and we can get up and start taking pictures right away," said Detective Katelynn Rowe, who is one of the Crash Reconstruction Unit's drone pilots.
Rowe said the drone will be especially helpful for large accident scenes. "It gives you an idea of the direction that the vehicles were coming, as well as where they went once they collided," she said. "If it's a really big intersection -- it's a half of a mile, maybe it's a mile-long scene -- we can now get up above with a drone, take pictures from the air, stitch those pictures together, and we have one large picture showing the entire scene."
Lt. Brad Woehrlen supervises FCPD's drone program. He said it is growing but he does not expect it to completely replace the department's helicopter. "If you need something right now as an aviation asset, you need a helicopter," Woehrlen said. "What the drone is really going to shine for is if you have a sustained operation." Woehrlen says, although helicopters are still best for situations like chases, drones can save a lot of money and free up the helicopter when they are used for things like long standoffs and investigations.
FCPD investigated 36 total fatal crashes in 2021 and 50 in 2022. There have been 29 so far this year as of Nov. 1, but the holiday season often has more fatal crashes. Rowe says if fatal crashes do happen in the coming months the drones will help them investigate.
Source: wjla.com
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Last month, the Maryland State Police Aviation Command (MSPAC) was requested to assist Allegany County Fire personnel with the search for a vehicle rollover received by OnStar. Trooper 5, based out of the Cumberland Section, responded to the scene. While on scene, the crew of Trooper 5 located a sport style utility terrain vehicle (UTV) lying on its side down at the bottom of a 200-foot embankment. Trooper 5 was able to direct fire and EMS personnel to the scene for patient assessment. Two patients were located. Based on patient condition, terrain and the extended extrication time, Trooper 5 was requested to perform an aerial rescue of the more seriously injured patient.
Trooper 5 was configured for a hoist and crew prepped for the mission. The pilots maneuvered the Augusta AW-139 helicopter into a steady 130-foot hover above the terrain, while a State Trooper/Flight Paramedic was lowered below. The Trooper/Paramedic obtained the report from Fire/EMS personnel, performed an assessment on the injured man and secured him into a PEP bag. The aircraft maneuvered into a 150-foot hover and hoisted the patient and trooper into the aircraft. Once the patient was placed into the cabin, Trooper 5 transitioned into a medevac role and the adult patient was transported for the treatment of his injuries.
MSPAC staffs each helicopter with two pilots and two state trooper/medical clinicians. The MSPAC missions include medevac, law enforcement, search and rescue, homeland security and disaster assessment. The success of the aerial rescues and all missions performed by the Aviation Command depends a great deal on monthly, quarterly, and annual proficiency training and is a cooperative effort with allied law enforcement, fire department, EMS agencies and partners with the United States Coast Guard and the United States Park Police.
Source: wcbcradio.com
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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 registration@publicsafetyaviation.org.
The upcoming schedule for the APSA online group meetings is:
Natural Resources: Wednesday, December 13 from 1:00-2:00 pm EST (1800 UTC)
UAS: Wednesday, January 10, 2024 from 1:00-2:00 PM EST (1800 UTC)
Safety Officers: Wednesday, January 24, 2024 from 1:00-2:00 PM EST (1800 UTC)
SAR: Wednesday, February 7, 2024 from 1:00-2:00 PM EST (1800 UTC)
Maintenance: Wednesday, February 21, 2024 from 1:00-2:00 PM EST (1800 UTC)
You can see the full 2024 Online Meeting Group Schedule here.
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The Elk Grove (CA) Police Department arrested three people last month for allegedly stealing more than $4,000 worth of merchandise. In a social media post, the agency said that the assistance of the Sacramento Police Department's helicopter, Air 1, was crucial to the locating and ultimate detaining of the three suspects. After robbing a store in Elk Grove, one of the people involved fled the scene in their car while the other two fled on foot.
"With the help of a helicopter (Air 1), officers located and detained the 33-year-old, 31-year-old, and 27-year-old suspects, and recovered all the stolen items," Elk Grove Police said. The department posted, "We hope this serves as a reminder that this holiday season is not an excuse for greed and crime. Thank you to Sac PD Air 1 for their assistance and to the seamless teamwork of our officers who helped put three on the naughty list."
The three suspects were arrested on various charges including grand theft, probation violation, resisting arrest, possession of methamphetamine, organized retail theft, and conspiracy to commit felony crimes.
Source: fox40.com
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Peel Regional Police (PRP) shared dramatic helicopter footage of officers in pursuit of a speeding driver involved in an armed carjacking. On Nov. 23, a 43-year-old man was in a parking lot to sell his 2022 Mercedes G Wagon to a potential buyer. Police said two men arrived, and one brandished a firearm, making demands for the victim's car keys. He complied, and one suspect drove away in the victim's vehicle while the other followed in an F-150 truck.
With assistance from the Provincial Carjacking Joint Task Force and the York Regional Police Air Support Unit helicopter, authorities tracked the vehicles. PRP officers attempted to stop the driver of the stolen Mercedes when the driver intentionally struck the police vehicle and fled. Tactical unit officers then took the occupants of the F-150 into custody. The police helicopter pursued the Mercedes as it fled the area. Watch the footage here.
"Follow the G Wagon... they're coming right towards us," one officer says. "He's blowing stop signs. High rate of speed and blowing stop signs." A short distance away, the video shows a suspect driver getting out of the vehicle, fleeing on foot and committing a second carjacking of a white Honda Odyssey van. A 19-year-old and 27-year-old were soon arrested, and further arrests are anticipated.
As a result of the rising incidents of violence related to auto crimes across the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), local police services have combined resources and established a Provincial Carjacking Joint Task Force (PCJTF) to further co-ordinate law enforcement efforts in combating these crimes. This collaborative approach aims to disrupt the networks responsible for violent and high-risk auto thefts and maximize enforcement efforts against criminal organizations. Co-led by the Toronto Police Service and the Ontario Provincial Police, the task force is a collaboration between police services from across the GTA, including York Regional Police, Halton Regional Police Service, Durham Regional Police Service, Peel Regional Police, and other external agencies, including Criminal Intelligence Service of Ontario.
"Canada is now a source country of stolen autos, and it has become the third largest revenue source for organized crime," said PRP Chief Nishan Duraiappah. "Peel Regional Police will continue to invest and dedicate more resources to make more arrests, prevent more auto thefts, and recover more cars." The Canadian government is set to give police services $18 million over three years to help them fight auto theft.
Source: toronto.citynews.ca/
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The Birmingham (UK) Police Department recently purchased its first drone. Police Chief Scott Grewe said having a drone will supplement the city's surveillance during events and the overwatch program, where officers are assigned to monitor events from on top of buildings. The new drone will give officers more mobility to cover a larger area when an event is going on.
Grewe said the equipment cost around $23,000, which included the Matrice 350 RTK drone, cameras, extra battery packs and charging units. This equipment may also be used to help the fire department detect the spread of fires. "In the case of any real natural disaster, it gives us the ability to get a broader view of what's taking place or what has taken place so that we can better respond to those situations," Grewe said. The goal of the department is to have the availability of a drone pilot on duty as often as possible.
Source: candgnews.com
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The Coral Gables (FL) Police Department extended a pilot program last month to use advanced drones to help fight crime through May 2024. The police drones are being used to assist on non-emergency calls and large city events.
With the average non-emergency response time at just more than eight minutes in Coral Gables, Chief Ed Hudak said the drones can respond much faster than an officer on the ground but aren't meant to replace a police officer. "This gets there in two minutes with one drone," Hudak said. "Even before our officers get dispatched, we know the latitude and longitude so they can launch the drone. We can see it before the people even get there."
Hudak says the drones are especially useful at night to see through the city's challenging tree canopy. It also provides real-time video to officers on the ground who can coordinate with fellow first responders. The drones are equipped with a megaphone, spotlight, siren and infrared imaging. A parachute is attached to help land the drone safely in the event of power loss.
"If it helps me save an autistic child from getting attracted to waters, if it helps me find an elderly person who is wandering...stops subjects from breaking into cars at 3 in the morning, that's worth every penny," Hudak said.
Source: nbcmiami.com
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Two men were arrested last month after a laser was pointed at the Saskatoon Police Service (SPS) Air Support Unit airplane while allegedly trying to break into vehicles. SPS said the Air Support Unit was "targeted and struck by a green laser" around 2:15 a.m.
The aircrew located the source of the laser beam and directed officers on the ground to that area. Air Support Unit officers "observed the suspect, along with another male trying to enter a shed and several vehicles, one attempt was successful," SPS added.
Patrol officers on the ground arrested two men and seized a laser. The 26-year-old was charged with possession of stolen property and possession of identity documents relating to another person. Police said a Canada-wide warrant for breach of statutory release had been issued for the man. He also faces charges under the Canadian Aviation Regulation Act. The other 33-year-old man is charged with possession of stolen property.
Source: Saskatoon StarPhoenix and SPS Air Support Unit
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Southern California law enforcement officers joined forces with aviation and air support programs to create a memorable day for patients and their families at Loma Linda University (LLU) Children's Hospital. The 23rd annual Cops for Kids Fly-In event took place on Nov. 1, with helicopters touching down on the LLU North Lawn, followed by a motorcade featuring police motorcycles, squad cars, and SWAT trucks.
The event aims to bring smiles and excitement to young patients and their families, hospital staff and university students. Participants have the unique opportunity to sit in the vehicles, sound the sirens, and get an up-close look at how these vehicles operate. Participants also get to meet face-to-face with the dedicated officers and K9s who serve and protect the community.
Source: news.llu.edu/community
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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, 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, natural resource conservation, firefighting, emergency medical transport, or search and rescue, or if you operate helicopters, fixed-wing or unmanned platforms, we’d 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 November 2023:
Corporate Members:
RECCO, INC.
Individual Members:
Michael Adcock, Texas DPS/Texas Rangers
Mark Anthony, Texas Department of Public Safety
Orlando Barrera, Texas Department of Public Safety | Waxahachie
Ray Basli, Westchester County (NY) Department of Public Safety
Anthony Brooks, Columbus Division of Fire
Ricky Dale, Brown Texas Rangers
Kathleen Chavez, Texas Department of Public Safety | Laredo Duty Station
Mark Clemente, Texas Military Department (TMD)
Chama Cronin, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission | Headquarters - Lakeland
Travis Dendy, Texas Department of Public Safety
Terry Eaton, Texas DPS
Elias Escalon, Texas Department of Public Safety | Texas Rangers | Weslaco
Brandon Franklin, Michigan State Police | Aviation Section
Matthew Gibbs, Texas Military Department (TMD)
Mario Gonzalez, Texas Department of Public Safety
David Goodman, Texas Military Department (TMD)
Alfonso Gutierrez, Fresno (CA) Police Department | Air Support Unit
Gerard Hagedorn, Hazelwood (MO) Fire Department
Taylor Hill, Texas Military Department (TMD)
Dustyn Jansky, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
Caldwell Joel, Galveston Police Department
Tyson John, US Border Patrol
Matthew LaSelva, Texas Department of Public Safety
Dan Leichenauer, Hazelwood (MO) Fire Department
Nathaniel Leitl, Oak Park Police Department
John Lotz, Texas Military Department (TMD)
Mauricio Lugo, Texas Department of Public Safety | Headquarters
Brent Mata, Texas Department of Public Safety
Tyrone Merritt, Texas Military Department (TMD)
Nikolas Misulich, Phoenix Police Department
Isai Moreira, Westchester County (NY) Department of Public Safety
Dustie Muniz, Texas Military Department (TMD)
Carlos Nava, Texas Department of Public Safety | Terrell
Dustin Nichols, Texas Department of Public Safety | Henderson
Clint Norton, Phoenix Police Department
Christopher Olivo, Texas Military Department (TMD)
Robert Peth, Hazelwood (MO) Fire Department
Drew Pilkington, Texas Department of Public Safety
Benjamin Polansky, TX Department of Public Safety
Cory Poole, Texas Military Department (TMD)
Michael Priest, Texas Department of Public Safety | Orange
Javier Rangel, Texas Department of Public Safety
Shy Reece, Houston (TX) Police Department | Air Support Division
Zachary Reed, Texas Military Department (TMD)
Matthew Rogers, Michigan State Police | Aviation Section
Ken Shields, Texas Department of Public Safety
Isaac Silva, Texas Department of Public Safety
Steven Spears, Houston (TX) Police Department | Air Support Division
Matthew Sprague, California highway patrol
Ryan Stelt, Texas Department of Public Safety
Michael Summers, Travis County TX STAR Flight
Christopher Taylor, Texas Military Department (TMD)
Ryan Trueblood, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission | Headquarters - Lakeland
Donato Vela, Texas Department of Public Safety
Taylor Walker, San Diego Police Department
Salli-Ann Ward, Queensland Police Service
Steve Welsh, Hazelwood (MO) Fire Department
Justin Wood, Texas Military Department (TMD)
Steven Wyatt, Regina (SK) Police Service
Grace Zeller, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources | Enforcement
William Ziegert, Kettering Health Police Department
Nathan Zimmerman, Pennsylvania State Police
Dominic Zuniga, Texas Department of Public Safety
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!
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