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Announced at APSCON, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) selected Metro Gulf to outfit the agency’s new Cessna 208 with the industry’s latest search and rescue and public safety equipment. Metro Gulf is an MRO facility and the latest division of Metro Aviation. The team will customize the aircraft with a new L3 Harris MX-15 Electro-Optical (EO) and Infrared (IR) camera, Technisonic TDFM 9000 radio, AEM audio system, multiple Macro-Blue and ViewPoint touchscreen monitors, and a SHOTOVER ARS-750 mapping system. Additionally, Metro Gulf will install a fully-articulated mission seat and custom-designed mission console, giving the tactical flight officer easy access to all equipment necessary to accomplish the mission.
Texas DPS is a longtime completion customer of Metro Aviation. “We’ve completed numerous Texas DPS helicopters and are excited they’ve chosen Metro Gulf for this fixed-wing completion,” said Metro COO Kenny Morrow. “We look forward to working with more of our current partners and welcoming new customers to the family.”
The DPS Aircraft Operations Division comprises 50 police pilots, 25 tactical flight officers, five essential support personnel, and more than 25 aircraft. They provide statewide air patrol, criminal surveillance, and rescue.
Source: Metro Gulf
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APSA’s Member Referral Program offers incentives to current members who recruit new members to join APSA. The member who brings in the most new members between July 1 of the previous year and June 30 of the current year is recognized each year at APSA’s Annual General Membership Meeting as Ace Recruiter of the Year. This year’s winner is Tobie Delaney of the CSX Railroad Police Department Technical Services Unit, who was presented an etched beer stein and APSA logo merchandise from The Hangar. He also receives free membership for a year and his name engraved on a memorial plaque proudly displayed at the APSA office in Maryland.
Thank you all for your membership and helping APSA continue to grow. Membership is the lifeblood of an association; to serve the membership is why we exist. APSA’s networking, education and training opportunities are unique and specialized for public safety aviation. Let your colleagues and friends know about APSA membership and you could be next year’s Ace Recruiter of the Year.
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APSA offers the Basic/Open and Advanced/Confined Proctor Training Courses based on the NIST sUAS Test Methods. These test methods are an excellent way to add a sUAS pilot flight skills credentialing component to your sUAS program, and can also be used to evaluate sUAS capabilities and sensor systems. 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 Basic/Open Proctor Training Course is two days and covers Open Test Lanes Levels 1-3 (Level 1 – Basic Proficiency; Level 2 – Maneuvering Trials; Level 3 – Payload Functionality Trials). The Advanced/Confined Proctor Training Course is a 3-day course covering the Open Test Lanes as well as the Obstructed (Level 4) and Confined (Level 5) Test Lanes. Successful completion of these courses provides you with the corresponding Remote Pilot Proficiency and Proctor Certificates, allowing you to serve as a proctor for these test lanes.
The next sUAS Advanced/Confined Proctor Training Course will take place September 9-11, 2024, hosted by the Georgia State Patrol in Savannah, GA at the Savannah Police Department Professional Development Center. To learn more and register for this event, click here.
The next Basic/Open Proctor Training will take place at the Texas DPS Tactical Training Center in Florence, TX on September 30-October 1, followed by the Advanced/Confined Proctor Training Course at the same location October 2-4, 2024.
APSA is actively seeking entities to host these Basic/Open and Advanced/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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Let us help you expand your UAS knowledge. APSA offers a Remote Pilot-in-Command (RPIC) Course in a hybrid format. This course consists of an approximately 16-hour online, self-paced portion followed by a 4-hour live online review, Q&A and test preparation session. The course is intended for public safety personnel, both sworn and non-sworn, who are interested in obtaining their FAA Remote Pilot Certificate under FAR PART 107.
The self-paced portion is from September 9-October 6, with the live session on October 7, 2024 from 1100-1500 EDT. The registration deadline is September 8 and the cost is $250. The registration fee includes a one-year APSA membership. Register here.
Can’t make these dates? No worries. APSA has another one of these sessions scheduled for December 9-January 6, 2025. Register here.
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A Bell 412EPI aircraft was delivered to the Bernalillo County (NM) Sheriff’s Office during a press conference at Double Eagle II Airport last month. The aviation unit, commonly referred to as Metropolitan Air Support Unit (MASU), will use its new aircraft to grow its public safety capabilities throughout New Mexico’s most populous county.
Known for their cutting-edge response rates, MASU frequently adds to the capabilities of local public safety agencies, including local law enforcement and fire departments, during emergencies. With the recent delivery of its Bell 412EPI, MASU plans to increase their public safety presence through using the advanced capabilities of the aircraft with the goal of providing a sense of safety and well-being to all that they serve.
“Safety and efficiency in response operations are paramount to the Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office. With the integration of the Bell 412EPI into our Metro Air Support Unit, we are enhancing our capability to manage emergencies effectively and significantly improving our service to the community,” said Bernalillo County Sheriff John Allen. “This aircraft represents a leap forward in our public safety efforts, equipped with state-of-the-art technology to support our mission.”
Source: Bell
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Michigan State Police released video from its Trooper 2 helicopter last month, in which the aircrew tracked down a motorcyclist who reached speeds of over 120 miles an hour while fleeing attempted traffic stops by state police cruisers.
Trooper 2 followed the motorcycle after a sergeant attempted a traffic stop. The motorcycle operator did not pull over and sped away going over 90 miles an hour. Once on the freeway, the reckless driving ramped up with the motorcyclist appearing to drive between cars while speeding well over 120 miles per hour weaving through traffic and lane-splitting. Trooper 2 monitored the suspect until he pulled over and surrendered putting his hands up and laying on the ground.
Source: yahoo.com
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Teledyne FLIR Defense recognized the winners of the 29th Annual ‘Vision Awards’ at APSCON 2024. The annual event honors airborne law enforcement crews for use of thermal imaging systems in high-speed pursuit, search and rescue, and other lifesaving missions. The awards are divided into four categories, including the FANG Award for operations involving a K-9 support team. This year’s winners are:
Vision Award 1st Place: Michigan State Police Aviation Unit, Pilot Sgt. Cole Martin and TFO Joshua Maskey
Vision Award 2nd Place: Prince George’s County (MD) Police Department Aviation Section, Pilot Bo Corser and TFO Corporal Michael Waters
Vision Award 3rd Place: San Diego (CA) Police Department Air Support Unit, Pilot Joe Waggaman and TFO Toby Terranova
Life Saver Award: Hillsborough County (FL) Sheriff Office Aviation Unit, Master Pilot Emanuel Feller and TFO Thomas Fisher
Hot Pursuit Award: King County (WA) Sheriff’s Department Air Support Unit, Pilot Josh Sweeney and TFO Alex Paul
FANG Award: Houston (TX) Police Department Air Support Division, Chief Pilot Matthew Little, TFO Sean Ofield, K-9 Handler Joseph Rodgers and K-9 Rico
Video files of the winning submissions, showing how thermal imaging technology was used to aid operations, can be found on Teledyne’s website.
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APSA offers a monthly Webinar Series as part of our education and training program. 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.
The next webinar is Thursday, September 19, 1:00-2:30 pm Eastern. Tony Tsantles of Aviation Specialties Unlimited will be the instructor teaching NVG Tactics to Improve Pilot Skill. This webinar will cover some basic training principals and techniques that enhance pilot skills, which are pivotal for your agency’s safety culture. Scanning the visual environment for references and understanding how to interpret terrain are key discussion topics for this webinar.
The webinar is offered free of charge to APSA members, and registration is open. To register, simply complete the registration form.
Interested in sponsoring a webinar and addressing the participants? Contact Benay Osborne by email or call her at 301-631-2406 for details.
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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 schedule for upcoming APSA online meetings is as follows:
Maintenance: Wednesday, August 21, 2024 from 1:00-2:00 PM EDT (1700 UTC)
UAS: Wednesday, September 4, 2024 from 1:00-2:00 pm EDT (1700 UTC)
Safety Officers: Wednesday, September 18, 2024 from 1:00-2:00 PM EDT (1700 UTC)
Natural Resources: Wednesday, October 2, 2024 from 1:00-2:00 pm EDT (1700 UTC)
SAR: Wednesday, October 30, 2024 from 1:00-2:00 PM EDT (1700 UTC)
Visit this link for the schedule of future online meetings.
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The Canadian province of Ontario recently announced that it will acquire five new police helicopters worth a combined $96.8 million. The new aircraft include two new H135s for Ottawa and Toronto Police Services. Three more helicopters (type unspecified) will be procured for the Durham, Halton, and Peel Regional Police Services.
The government of Ontario stated that the rotorcraft would be used for a range of law enforcement operations, including “keeping highways and roadways safe from violent carjackings, auto theft, street racing, and impaired driving”. As part of the announcement, the provincial government also stated that they would establish a new joint air support unit for Ottawa and Toronto.
“Air support is an extremely effective law enforcement and public safety tool that significantly enhances the capacity of the police to detect crime, disrupt criminal activity, safely apprehend offenders and assist vulnerable missing persons,” said Thomas Carrique, Commissioner of the Ontario Provincial Police.
Source: Air & Med Rescue
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A mounted 1965 Huey helicopter fuselage is set to become the training backbone of the Lake County (IN) Sheriff's Department Aviation Unit, Sheriff Oscar Martinez Jr. said last month. It is the fuselage of the Aviation Unit's first helicopter. The sheriff said the 25-foot-high training platform stands as a monument to collaboration between the department and the private sector. He acknowledged contributors who donated their time, resources and materials for the tower located at Griffith-Merrillville Airport.
Members of the police department will use the tower to train for various operations. As Lake County Police Chief Vince Balbo explained, the platform reflects the department’s emphasis on “training, training, training.” Police, he noted, are being called to do more than apprehend suspects and make arrests. Helicopters are called to locate missing persons, from autistic children to seniors with dementia. Search and rescue calls may also involve SWAT teams and K9 units, which will be training on the elevated helicopter.
Pilot/Deputy Randy Phillips explained that training will address hoisting operations, lifts, gurneys, collapsible baskets, water drops and more. Teams will also have access to “scream suits” to enable crews to hoist subjects scared of heights.
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The Aichi Prefectural Police in Japan has placed an order for the Bell 505 helicopter for airborne law enforcement, Bell announced last month. When delivered, Aichi Prefecture will be the first in Asia Pacific to operate the Bell 505 for police work.
“This marks a new chapter for the Bell 505 in law enforcement missions in the region. While a single-engine aircraft, the efficiency and utility of the Bell 505 cannot be understated for parapublic and law enforcement roles. It enhances an agency's response capabilities in any situation or environment,” said Takuya Masamura, Japan, Bell. “We look forward to the smooth delivery of the Bell 505s to the Aichi Prefectural Police.”
The Bell 505 has gained increasing popularity among law enforcement agencies in recent years. Several U.S. law enforcement organizations, such as the Fort Worth (TX) Police Department, Omaha (NE) Police Department, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's Division of Law Enforcement, and Nebraska State Patrol now employ the Bell 505 in their fleets. Its integrated avionics and dual channel FADEC controlled engine provide pilots enhanced situational awareness and reduced workload, allowing for effective operations in diverse conditions.
Source: Bell
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A man driving a stolen Chevrolet Camaro was arrested last month following a high-speed chase. The Vacaville Police Department called the California Highway Patrol and other law enforcement in the area to report the stolen Camaro had entered the city. The Solano County Sheriff's Office said the same car had run from deputies the previous night.
A Vacaville police officer spotted the Camaro speeding and tried to stop it but the driver refused to pull over. The California Highway Patrol was called in to assist by air. Launching its helicopter unit, the CHP responded and quickly spotted the suspect, allowing Vacaville PD to back off.
"H30 followed the vehicle utilizing their FLIR equipped camera as it traversed the back roads of Solano County at speeds reaching 120 mph," a statement from CHP’s Golden Gate Air Operation Division said. The car then jumped on I-80 and allegedly hit 170 miles per hour in an attempt to outrun the helicopter without success. The suspect then exited the highway in the City of Davis and abandoned the vehicle, apparently believing they had lost the helicopter tail.
CHP’s H-30 aircrew watched as the man buried a backpack and tried to hide. "The suspect attempted to elude capture for over 30 minutes, at one point burying a bag which was later found to be containing a gun and drugs," said CHP.
Source: kmph.com
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The Yonkers (NY) Police Department said its drone will help police get a better visualization of what is happening at a scene, without them having to get too close. "We are proud to introduce our Drone as a First Responder program ‒ 'DFR' for short. This is a significant advancement in our ability to respond to emergencies and ensure the safety of both our community and our officers," Detective Sgt. Frank DiDomizio, the Public Information Officer for the agency, said last month.
The launch included demonstrations of the drone, the "first true" DFR program to be introduced in the region, according a statement released by the police department.
"Our drone, a DJIM 300 series, equipped with high-definition cameras and thermal imaging, will allow us to respond to emergencies like we never have before," DiDomizio said.
Police said the drone would launch from the roof of St. Joseph's Medical Center in Yonkers when a priority call for service is received (the drone has a response area that reaches approximately 60% of all police calls for service). The drone would be jointly operated by a pilot on the roof of St. Joseph's and a second pilot operating remotely from the police department's AWARE Crime Control Center.
The video feed will stream in real time to police in the field via a smartphone and laptop application so responders can see an emergency scene ahead of arrival. From there, responders can evaluate what resources are needed and prepare the proper response, therefore, increasing the safety of first responders and the public, police said in a news release.
The DFR program, which is a trial program, costs a total of $100,000. The cost is split between the police department and the city of Yonkers IT department, and includes costs for staffing and equipment. "(Policing) requires many split-second decisions to be made with limited and sometimes inaccurate information," Police Commissioner Christopher Sapienza said. "Many of these decisions have to be made after the officer’s already in a dangerous or life-threatening situation. Today, we give them yet another tool to help them serve the people of the city."
Source: lohud.com
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Thank you to all the APSA members who entered the 2024 Air Beat magazine photo contest. This year’s winner is Scott Seager of Two Bear Air Rescue. The winning photo was revealed during APSA’s 2024 General Membership Meeting. Scott was unable to attend in person but his grand prize of a DJI Mini 3 Drone Aerial Camera Bundle is being sent to him. Congratulations to Scott! We intend to conduct this contest again next year, but feel free to send public safety aviation photos anytime of the year by emailing to airbeat@publicsafetyaviation.org.
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Last month, the Pinal County (AZ) Sheriff's Office selected RMCI, Inc. to equip their UH-1H with its Health and Usage Monitoring System (HUMS). The UH-1H is a true game changer for search and rescue in Pinal County. With its upgrades to the lift beam, main beam, tail boom, engine and main transmission mounts, the UH-1H is now the lightest yet with the heaviest lifting capability, enabling the aircraft to soar in the hottest and highest altitudes. This exceptional helicopter is a testament to the Pinal County Sheriff's Office's unwavering commitment to pioneering technology.
RMCI's Expandable Rotorcraft Diagnostics System (XRDS) HUMS is the pinnacle of rotorcraft science and technology, backed by a history of expert scientific research and development. The primary focus is on early detection, a feature that not only saves on cost but also has the potential to prevent aircraft incidents due to mechanical issues.
"RMCI’s system will allow PCSO to reduce maintenance cost relative to troubleshooting and fatigue parts forecasting, increase our mission reliability for call outs, and primarily will increase the safety our pilots, crew and victims," said PCSO Director of Maintenance Luis Mundo.
Source: RMCI, Inc.
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Trakka Systems, a provider of critical vision technologies for airborne public safety missions, announced the successful delivery and installation of two Total Mission Solutions for the Tucson Police Department Air Support Unit. The Tucson Police Department (TPD), established in 1972, operates a fleet of three Bell 206 helicopters to patrol and secure the city. These two newly-equipped aircraft will now benefit from Trakka’s cutting-edge technology, empowering officers with a comprehensive suite of airborne patrol capabilities to strengthen situational awareness and streamline operations.
Each Trakka Total Mission Solution deployed by the Tucson PD Air Support Unit includes a gyro-stabilized, compact EO/IR imaging system providing high-definition video and thermal imagery for superior day and night surveillance; a high-intensity xenon searchlight offering powerful illumination for nighttime operations, search and rescue missions, and traffic stops as well as a mission mapping and video management system that integrates seamlessly with TrakkaCam and TrakkaBeam, allowing for real-time data overlay on maps, simplified flight path planning, and streamlined evidence management.
Source: Trakka Systems
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The Saskatoon Police Service (SPS) Air Support Unit helped police arrest three people after a high-speed chase in the city last month.
Officers saw a Chevrolet truck that matched the description of a vehicle involved in multiple thefts driving eastbound around 3:50 a.m. on July 26. Patrol officers then attempted a traffic stop but the driver took off at high speed while traveling in the opposite lane to traffic. Because of the risk, the ground pursuit was called off and the ASU was called. Soon after, the aircrew tracked the driver and relayed that location to Warman RCMP and members of SPS.
Three people were arrested. A 27-year-old man is facing charges of dangerous driving, evading police, and was also arrested on outstanding warrants. An 18-year-old man was also arrested on five outstanding warrants and faces charges in relation to failure to comply with court-ordered conditions, and a 20-year-old woman was also arrested for an outstanding warrant.
Source: hckom.com
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The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) Air Support Division signed an agreement with Airwolf Aerospace to install True Blue Power TB17 lithium-ion batteries on the LAPD’s new Airbus H125 helicopters. The TB17 battery offers lower weight, faster and cooler engine starts, an average eight-year life span, less maintenance, and good cold operating capabilities thanks to a built-in heating system.
According to Airwolf Aerospace, the company has more FAA supplemental type certificate approvals for lithium-ion helicopter battery installations than any of its competitors. These approvals include 17-amp-hour True Blue Li-ion batteries for the Airbus H125/AS350, AS355, EC120, and H130/EC130; Bell 206A/B and 206L/L1/L3/L4; Enstrom 480B; Hiller UH-12E; and MD Helicopters 369/500. In addition, it can install 20-amp-hour Li-ion batteries in the Airbus H125/AS350 and AS355.
“Airwolf Aerospace is pleased to be able to offer the LAPD the advantages of lithium power,” it said. “Look for more Airwolf STCs for more helicopter applications and additional battery models soon.”
Source: aionline.com
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A Tulsa (OK) Police Department helicopter pursuit ended in the arrest of two adults and one juvenile after officers responded to reports of gunshots outside a home around 1 a.m. on July 25.
Officers searched the area and found a person speeding through the neighborhood. Police conducted a traffic stop, but when officers approached the car, it sped off, reaching 100 mph on city streets and blowing past several stop lights and stop signs.
The Tulsa Police Department Air Support Unit’s helicopter took over the pursuit once the driver reached the highway. Officers used stop sticks to disable the vehicle and it came to a stop. Three people inside the car took off on foot.
The 19-year-old driver was caught running through a nearby apartment complex. A gun was found on the ground near where he was taken into custody. The two passengers were also taken into custody, ages 17 and 18. The 19-year-old is facing eluding and possession of a firearm in the commission of a felony, and the other two were arrested for obstruction.
Source: ktul.com
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The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) has added a new helicopter to its fleet of law enforcement aircraft. The 2023 Airbus H125 helicopter will allow the Texas Game Warden Aviation Unit to expand their statewide response capacity for natural disasters, search and rescue incidents, air patrols and more.
“Adding a second helicopter with updated technology, Texas Game Wardens will be able to better serve the people of Texas by responding to natural disaster events and helping game wardens enhance their conservation law enforcement capabilities,” Brandon Rose, Texas Game Warden chief pilot, said in a news release.
The aircraft is outfitted with the latest law enforcement technology and emergency response equipment, including a rescue hoist, thermal imager, searchlight, public address system, satellite communication, night vision and firefighting equipment. The new aircraft, which cost approximately $6.5 million, was made possible through legislative appropriation during the 87th Texas legislative session.
Based out of Austin, helicopter crews consist of a game warden pilot and a tactical flight officer. Both helicopters in the fleet have the capacity to carry additional game wardens and personnel, including K-9 teams, during remote search and rescue missions and natural disaster response. The helicopters are also utilized for a variety of aerial surveillance operations such as showing wardens areas of their county not easily accessible by roads, finding hunters in remote areas and helping patrol for poachers.
“Since the new helicopter went into service in May, we have already assisted wardens and other agencies across the state in a variety of ways and have enjoyed the increased footprint two helicopters have provided us,” said Rose. “We’ve helped search for an evading felon in Bastrop County, assisted with a theft case search in Jim Wells County, performed aerial patrols as part of Operation Lone Star, searched for drowning victims across the state, helped with riverbed violations, conducted water safety patrols, as well as numerous training exercises and survey flights.”
TPWD has been utilizing aviation assets since 1930. The current unit now consists of two Airbus H125 helicopters and five pilots. Two new Cessna fixed-wing aircraft will be added to the fleet in 2025. Additionally, a team of game warden unmanned aircraft operators are stationed throughout the state to help further protect the natural and cultural resources of Texas.
Source: tpwd.texas.gov/newsmedia
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Commercial UAV Expo is an international conference and expo exclusively focused on commercial UAS integration, operation and real-world use cases that drive efficiency, safety, and effectiveness. Attendees can also expect to hear about cross-industry and broader themes, such as FAA regulation for BVLOS operations, data management, AI strategies, battery range, and more, as presenters will explore the current landscape and uncover the opportunities and challenges ahead.
The event will take place September 3-5, 2024, at Caesars Forum in Las Vegas, NV and APSA will be there. Stop by booth # 853 to visit with APSA CEO Dan Schwarzbach and Training Program Manager Dan Knight to learn how APSA training can enhance your public safety UAS operations.
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With Vertical Aviation International (VAI) embracing the entire vertical aviation industry, the organization is opening its annual Salute to Excellence Awards program to welcome new participants. This expansion includes a significant addition: a new award that pays tribute to the late Harold Summers, a figure whose legacy and spirit continue to inspire maintainers in the vertical flight industry.
The nomination period for the 2025 Salute to Excellence Awards is open now through September 30, 2024, with no extensions. VAI will announce the award recipients in early 2025. Membership in VAI is not required to submit a nomination or to receive an award. Help recognize excellence throughout the vertical lift industry by submitting a nomination for a person or team whose work you respect or admire.
Now featuring 11 award categories, some of the awards acknowledge superior efforts by individuals and several are open to teams and companies. VAI believes it is only a matter of time before the Salute to Excellence Awards program receives nominations for people working in the advanced air mobility sector.
“We specifically changed the language of our awards criteria several years ago to include drones and other UAS [uncrewed aircraft system] aircraft,” Viola notes. “Since then, we’ve honored several UAS operators with awards, and we look forward to receiving nominations for exceptional people working in advanced air mobility soon.” Information on the criteria for each award and the nomination process is available on VAI’s new website.
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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’d love to hear from you and be able to spotlight your agency in Air Beat this year. Email Shea Gibbs at sgibbs@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 July 2024:
Corporate Members:
Ace Aero
Blackhawk Aerospace
BRINC Drones
National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA)
Switlik Survival Products
Individual Members:
 Edvard Aspnes, Minnesota State Patrol
Joshua Bastean, New Hope Eagle Fire Company
David Binder, Florida Department of Law Enforcement Aviation Unit
Lance Bond, Tulsa (OK) Police Department | Aviation Unit
Kavi Bowen, Beaverton (OR) Police Department
Eric Bramblet, Collier County (FL) Sheriff's Office | Aviation Bureau
Randy Brown, Florida Department of Law Enforcement Aviation Unit
Kyle Bush, Reliance Aerotech Services
Rolando Bustamante, Texas Department of Public Safety
Christopher Caggiano, Broward County (FL) Sheriff's Office | Aviation Unit
Richard Carter Clayton County (GA) Police Department
Gerard Ciani, San Bernardino County (CA) Sheriff's Department | Aviation Unit
Orion Cozene, Myrtle Beach Police Department
Priscilla Cuevas, Harrison County (MS) Sheriff's Office
Andrew Curry, Myrtle Beach Police Department
Michael DeBiase, Myrtle Beach Police Department
Derek Dickens, Dale County Sheriff's Office / WASP
Jake Dominguez, Hemet Police Department
Stone Dupree, Dale County Sheriffs Office
Kevin Fayard, Harrison County (MS) Sheriff's Office
Brett Feddersen, D-Fend Solutions AD, Inc
Kyle Fickes, San Bernardino County (CA) Sheriff's Department | Aviation Unit
Danny Gans, Broward County (FL) Sheriff's Office | Aviation Unit
Matthew Gingras, Peoria Fire Department
Joseph Goins, Clayton County (GA) Police Department
Ryan Graves, Montgomery County Sheriff's Office
Cody Gutierrez, Houston (TX) Police Department
Cody Harrison, Florida Department of Law Enforcement Aviation Unit
Samuel Harrison, Montgomery County Sheriff's Office
Brandon Heidelberg, Chino (CA) Police Department
Ricardo Herrera, Canadian Helicopters Limited
Terrence Hewitt, NextGen Federal/ Customs and Border Protection
Chuck Heydenreich, Florida Department of Law Enforcement Aviation Unit
John Hill, Pro Star Aviation, LLC
Kyle Ishii, Orange County Sheriff's Department
Steven E. Johnson, Gwinnett County (GA) Police Department | Aviation Unit
John Keegan, Peoria Fire-Medical Department
Aaron Kelliher, Chino (CA) Police Department
Zachry King, Brevard County Sheriff's Office
Chad Kirby, Florida Highway Patrol | Air Support Unit
Raymond Lara, Laredo ISD
Armando Loya, Texas Department of Public Safety
Bradley Maas, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources | Enforcement
Kaylin Makeechak, Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Joseph Malorgio, New York State Police Aviation
Nicholas Marshall, Peoria Fire-Medical
Garrett McCarthy, Chicago Fire Department
Brent McComas, Sarasota County (FL) Sheriff's Office | Headquarters
Noah McCorkle, Washoe County (NV) Sheriff's Office | Aviation Operations
Dakota McGarity, DeSoto Parish Sheriff's Office
Jason Mecum, AcroAer
Richard Melrose, Canadian Helicopters Limited
Ryan Monahan, Reliance Aerotech Services
Javier Montoya, Tulare County Sheriff's Department
Douglas Moore II, Houston Police Department
McCarty Nathaniel, Homeland Security Investigations
Christina Neri, Sarasota County (FL) Sheriff's Office | Headquarters
Ryan Nguyen, Chino (CA) Police Department
Dirk Odendaal, Vancouver Police Department
Travis Perkins, Florida Department of Law Enforcement Aviation Unit
Rob Readman, Ontario Provincial Police
Colin Roper, Pinellas County (FL) Sheriff's Office | Flight Unit
William Rose, Sarasota County (FL) Sheriff's Office | Headquarters
Daniel Saile, Tulsa (OK) Police Department | Aviation Unit
Chris Schale, Sarasota County (FL) Sheriff's Office | Headquarters
Ruedi Schubarth, LeTourneau University
Tyler Scott, Chino (CA) Police Department
Joseph Siler, Sarasota County (FL) Sheriff's Office | Headquarters
David Smith, Florida Department of Law Enforcement Aviation Unit
Israel Soto, Florida Department of Law Enforcement Aviation Unit
Andrew Struffert, MN DNR- Enforcement Division
Jacob Thomsen, Orange County Sheriff's Department
Matthew Toombs, East Baton Rouge (LA) Sheriff's Office
Jesse Turner, Collier County (FL) Sheriff's Office | Aviation Bureau
Bob Whetsell, FlightDataPeople
Colleen Yee, Vancouver Police Department
Ryan Zamora, Bernalillo County (NM) Sheriff's Office | Metro Air
Javier Zavala, Weslaco (TX) Police Department
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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This newsletter is published monthly by the Airborne Public Safety Association (APSA), a public benefit, non-profit California corporation. APSA is comprised of air crew and air support personnel in public safety and others who support, promote, and advance the safe and effective use of aircraft by governmental agencies in support of public safety operations.
(c) Copyright 2024 by the Airborne Public Safety Association. All rights reserved. Reproduction of this newsletter in whole or in part without written permission from the Editor is prohibited. Product and corporate names mentioned in this newsletter are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed herein do not necessarily represent those of the Airborne Public Safety Association (APSA), its Board of Directors, staff or membership; nor shall their publication imply endorsement on the part of APSA of any content or claims made therein. APSA disclaims all warranties, express or implied, and makes no judgment regarding the accuracy of posted information. In no event will APSA be liable to any party for any direct, indirect, special or consequential damages resulting from the publication or any subsequent public distribution thereof.
Airborne Public Safety Association, Inc.
50 Carroll Creek Way
Suite 260
Frederick, MD 21701
Phone (301) 631-2406
Fax (301) 631-2466
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