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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 Advanced/Confined Proctor Training Course will take place May 20-22, 2024 in Baltimore, MD at the Randallstown Community Center. Learn more and register here.
The next Basic/Open Proctor Training will take place in Florence, TX from September 30-October 1 at the Texas DPS Tactical Training Center, followed by the Advanced/Confined Proctor Training Course at the same location on October 2-4, 2024. Register here.
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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A man who fell off a cliff in the Golden Gate National Recreation Area last month was rescued by a Sonoma County Sheriff's Office (SCSO) helicopter. In the dramatic rescue, which was captured on video, the man can be seen clinging to a gravel rock face.
SCSO's Henry-1 helicopter was requested at around 7:40 p.m. by the Southern Marin Fire District to rescue the man who fell off a cliff in the area of Battery Alexander in the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. The man was about 50 to 60 feet down from the trail clinging to the rock face.
Henry-1 arrived and was able to spot the man using thermal imaging. The helicopter landed nearby and was reconfigured for a long line rescue. The helicopter took to the air and a tactical flight officer was flown to the man.
The man was placed in a rescue device and flown to the top of the cliff. He was turned over to fire department personnel to receive a medical evaluation. While his condition post-rescue was not immediately disclosed, county authorities have made it clear that without this high-flying intervention, the outcome may have been a grave one indeed.
Source: kron4.com
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The Chicago Police Department (CPD) Helicopter Unit is upgrading its aging airborne fleet with the purchase of three new helicopters. One of them, a Bell 429, is being paid for with a U.S. Justice Department grant to help secure this summer's Democratic National Convention in mid-August.
The purchase of two other helicopters, at nearly $6 million each, came from funding from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Urban Area Security Initiative grant that includes training for the pilots.
The Bell 429 is considerably faster than anything currently in CPD's fleet. CPD currently operates two older Bell 206 helicopters and a Huey that the department says are frequently grounded for maintenance and repairs. The long-term plan is to keep one of the older helicopters while adding the three new ones.
Source: wgntv.com and cbsnews.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 DJI Mini 3 Drone Aerial Camera Bundle will be presented to the winning photographer at APSCON 2024 in Houston, TX. 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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The tactical use of airborne thermal imaging can be one of the most powerful tools available to public safety. The Teledyne FLIR Vision Awards, presented annually during APSCON, strive to recognize state and local law enforcement agencies for their contributions to public safety through the use of tactical, airborne thermal imagery.
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. Read full details and submit your videos here.
The deadline to submit videos is May 17, 2024. Footage from each winning video will be shown as part of the Teledyne FLIR Vision Awards ceremony, Thursday, August 1, 2024, during APSCON 2024 in Houston, TX.
Source: Teledyne FLIR
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Michigan State Police (MSP) arrested a motorcyclist last month after being led on a 100-mile-per-hour chase through metro Detroit. The 26-year-old motorcyclist eventually ran out of gas, ending a chase that involved MSP, Redford Police Department, Dearborn Police Department and Farmington Hills Police Department, who ultimately made the arrest.
Dearborn Police said they tried to stop the man at 11:48 p.m. because he was doing wheelies and doughnuts around one of their patrol cars, with a gun on his hip and giving officers the middle finger. "That motorcycle's now behind me, trying to antagonize me," an officer said over the radio. "He just passed me up on a wheelie." The motorcyclist then fled north, reaching speeds of over 140 miles per hour at times.
The MSP Aviation Unit's aircrew of Trooper 3 monitored the driver throughout each jurisdiction until his arrest. As officers approached the suspect, he told them that he was armed with a handgun. "Police secured a loaded, 9mm handgun from the man's waist and took him into custody without incident," according to the release. He was charged with fleeing and eluding in the third degree, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony.
"This suspect risked his own life, lives of other drivers and the police officers involved in this incident by his behavior," Lieutenant Mike Shaw said in a social media post. "Great work by all involved to take him in to custody without any one being hurt or killed."
Source: freep.com and fox2detroit.com
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Recognizing the need to provide training to those members who may not be able to travel to in-person APSA events, APSA offers a live, online monthly Webinar Series as part of our education and training program. Scheduled for Thursdays, 1:00-2:30 pm Eastern, the upcoming schedule and topics in this series are:
• May 16: Hoist Team Dynamics, instructed by David Weber, Mountain Rescue Collective, LLC.
This presentation will delve into the often-ignored non-technical skills of helicopter hoisting. Attendees will gain tangible and practical benchmarks toward improving the performance of themselves and their teams.
These webinars are offered free of charge to APSA members. To register, go to the Webinar Series landing page and simply click the registration link for 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 in your area of expertise? Contact Benay Osborne by email or call her at 301-631-2406 for details.
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Two Hernando County (FL) Sheriff's Office deputies, both pilots, assisted an aircraft landing last month after runaway lights failed to turn on. Shortly after 1 a.m. that day, HCSO Deputy/Pilot S. Kling and Deputy/Pilot R. McLaughlin were at the Sheriff's Office hangar completing paperwork when they heard (on an aviation frequency) what they believed to be a pilot in distress. The pilot, in an incoming aircraft, was unable to turn the runway lights on.
The deputies immediately responded and attempted to turn the runway lights on for the incoming aircraft. However, the lights remained unresponsive. The incoming pilot seemed to be growing increasingly distressed, as he did not know how he was going to be able to land his aircraft without the use of the runway lights.
The deputies contacted the pilot directly, assuring him they would launch their helicopter, Air-1, and utilize its powerful searchlight to illuminate the runway. Their aim was to provide the pilot with enough visibility to discern the runway markings and touchdown zone, facilitating a safe landing.
Wasting no time, Deputies Kling and McLaughlin took off and positioned Air-1 approximately 500 feet south of the designated landing area. Using the Nightsun, they lit up the runway with a bright beam, effectively guiding the pilot. Thankfully, the pilot successfully touched down without incident.
Hernando County Sheriff Al Nienhuis commended the deputies' swift response. "For any pilot," Sheriff Nienhuis stated, "the fear of not being able to land safely is a harrowing experience. This is a perfect example of how our deputies being in the right place at the right time can make a real difference. Their actions undoubtedly allowed this pilot to reunite safely with their loved ones."
Source: tampafp.com
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The Tulsa (OK) Police Department Air Support Unit welcomed a new Airbus helicopter last month. The department has two helicopters in the fleet, trading their oldest one as part of the overall $5 million price tag for the outfitted new helicopter.
The new helicopter has the latest technology, a camera that can zoom in to read license plates, and overlay streets and addresses on their screen, and powerful thermal imaging. Officer and Pilot Mike Richert and Tactical Flight Officer Lance Bond flew it on several missions that demonstrated the capabilities of an improved camera and infrared system that offers greater clarity than before. "It flies great," said Richert, who said the extra horsepower, 850 HP in flight, allows them to easily carry up to six officers on board.
The Air Support Unit will move next year into a new hangar at the Tulsa Police Training Academy, with room for three helicopters. TFO Bond said the extra set of eyes in the air helps ensure officer safety on the ground. "Our situational awareness is just so much more," said Richert, "I can see officers coming from miles away, I can tell an officer, hey this officer is two miles out."
Source: newson6.com
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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 June 3 through June 30, with the live session on July 1, 2024 from 1100-1500 EDT. The registration deadline is June 2 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 two more of these courses scheduled this year. Click here for alternate dates.
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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:
Safety Officers: Wednesday, May 22, 2024 from 1:00-2:00 PM EDT (1700 UTC)
Maintenance: Wednesday, June 5, 2024 from 1:00-2:00 PM EDT (1700 UTC)
Natural Resources: Wednesday, June 19 from 1:00-2:00 pm EDT (1700 UTC)
UAS: Wednesday, July 10, 2024 from 1:00-2:00 PM EDT (1700 UTC)
SAR: Wednesday, August 7, 2024 from 1:00-2:00 PM EDT (1700 UTC)
You can see the full 2024 Online Meeting Group Schedule here.
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The Glendale Police Department and Burbank Police Departments are partners in the Joint Air Support Unit. The unit will soon be receiving a new $5 million helicopter, as an official purchase approval was granted last month from both cities.
The JASU currently has three helicopters, one of which was purchased 26 years ago. Under the ratification of the JASU's creation in 2006 is a mandate that helicopters be replaced 20 years after their initial purchase.
The cities have selected MD Helicopters, which is the same provider of the aviation unit's other helicopter models, for the purchase of a new helicopter. Just as with all costs associated with the JASU, Glendale and Burbank will split the price tag down the middle, with Glendale initiating the purchase and Burbank reimbursing its neighboring city. The $5 million includes not only the physical helicopter, but also pilot training, mission-ready outfitting and sales tax.
Supporting each department's Patrol Bureau is the main function of the JASU, said GPD Lt. Manny Fernandez, who manages the JASU along with other specialized units. "The air unit works as a force multiplier for units on the ground in that they are able to arrive at calls within seconds when flying and provide valuable information to officers on the ground," Fernandez said.
Helicopter access also allows for faster response times to scenes, as they arrive first on scene 80% of the time during priority calls for service. "Despite all the modern technology we have, a helicopter remains one of the most asked for resources from our officers to do their jobs safely," Glendale Police Cpt. Robert William said. "It's essential for high-risk operations, offering aerial support to ground units during pursuits, SWAT deployments, hostage situations and just improving overall officer safety and operational success."
Along with these functions, the unit also assists with locating missing persons, responding to natural disasters, flying over critical infrastructure and collaborating with each city's fire departments for fire mitigation and prevention efforts.
Source: glendalenewspress.outlooknewspapers.com
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Two Pennsylvania State Police troopers killed in the line of duty 35 years ago in York County were honored at a memorial service last month. Cpl. Paul Almer and Trooper Wayne Bilheimer were in a helicopter searching for a missing person on April 12, 1989, when the aircraft hit power lines and crashed into the Susquehanna River. Watch the news archive footage here.
"I knew them through their entire career. I worked many shifts with them as their patrol partner and later as their supervisor. You always knew they had your back. You can count on them 100%," retired Cpl. Ed Rowlands said at the memorial ceremony.
"The passing of Cpl. Almer and Trooper Bilheimer was a tremendous loss for their families, friends in the department and the citizens of Pennsylvania. While their loss has been felt by so many, they will always be remembered for the extraordinary lives that they lived," Major Kreg Rodrigues said.
"Their sacrifice they made that day will never be forgotten – not to the family members, not to the troopers that worked that day and not to the generations of troopers that came after them," Trooper James Grothey said.
Changes were made as a result of the crash. Power lines along the river now have aviation markers to make sure the lines can be seen. Also, state police helicopters were equipped with devices that would cut power lines if a similar incident were to occur.
Source: wgal.com
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PAvCon Europe will take place May 27-29, 2024, at the Airborne Technologies facility at Wiener Neustadt, Austria. The Airborne Technologies facility offers a spacious hangar which is the perfect backdrop in holding an event of this kind. This year, the event will focus on crew training and technology information.
The format of the conference consists of one day that is dedicated to training and two days dedicated to presentations and technical displays. Additionally, there are opportunities for officers of all airborne law enforcement and public safety ranks to meet officers from other countries and cultures informally. Stop by Stand #18 in the Exhibition Hall to visit with APSA Executive Director & CEO Dan Schwarzbach and learn how APSA can help you advance your public safety aviation operations.
PAvCon Europe brings opportunities for attendees to learn the positive and negative aspects of areas of operation they may never have experienced or considered. Attendees will see firsthand what new products the industry is working on or considering, and how other operational units deal with common problems. For more information, visit www.pavconeurope.eu.
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A 71-year-old retired geologist had taken a walk to study the landslide, having visited relatives nearby on the evening of April 24. When the man failed to respond to messages about dinner, and with the light quickly fading, his family became concerned. They filed a missing person report with police, and a multi-agency search operation was launched.
The man had taken a steep route down towards the beach, but lost his bearings on his return. "This path looked unfamiliar compared to the one I took down," he said. "The change of aspect really threw me, and after trying a few different paths I realized I was in a spot of bother." Police were called shortly after 10 pm and managed to locate the man’s vehicle in the area.
A drone was deployed, but due to the scale of the search region, the National Police Air Service helicopter was requested for backup. They were able to direct a search team on foot to the cliffs directly above the man, but it quickly became clear that his position was inaccessible. Another search and rescue helicopter then deployed and the man was hoisted to safety with assistance by Coastguard Rescue Teams from Hastings, Rye Bay, Bexhill and Romney Marsh. Watch the video here.
Chief Inspector Sarah Whitworth of the National Police Air Service said, "This is a great example of how we work together, in the air and on the ground, to save lives. Using their thermal imaging camera, night vision goggles and powerful onboard spotlight, our crew from the National Police Air Service was able to find him in a location that was inaccessible to ground patrols." She continued saying, "The direct communication and coordinated response between emergency service partners in this case was second to none, and we are just thankful that together we were able to make sure he returned home to his family that evening."
Source: moreradio.online/news
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Thirty-three helicopters from police, fire, rescue and medical agencies landed at the Rose Bowl Stadium for emergency preparedness training last month. The event is hosted yearly by the Pasadena (CA) Police Department Air Support Unit to promote familiarity with the Rose Bowl grounds.
The Rose Bowl was designated as a staging area for a large disaster or mass casualty situation. Coordinated landing and takeoff procedures were a key component of the annual disaster response exercise and fly-in. You can watch many agencies who participated in the 33rd Annual Fly-In event in action here.
Not only does the annual fly-in bring together law enforcement helicopters for emergency preparedness training, it also attracts a limited vendor presence. Among the vendors this year were Meeker Aviation, CNC Technologies, Axnes and others.
Source: YouTube
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The Guilford County (NC) Sheriff's Office recently acquired a new Cessna 172 SP airplane. The Sheriff's Office bought the $389,500 plane using asset forfeiture funding. Within a few weeks, the unit had already taken about 22 pounds of cocaine, 27 pounds of marijuana and 10 guns using aerial surveillance.
"I think that's going to continue and be a great benefit and help keep the citizens safe. We also use it on surveillance, targeting criminal investigations," said Capt. Johnathan Hasty of the Special Operations Division.
"The more traffickers we can take off the street from a drug investigation standpoint, hopefully, the less overdoses we have, the less violence associated with that drug trafficking, so that's what will greatly benefit the citizens and the community," Hasty said. He also said the airplane should last a minimum of 30 to 40 years. The Sheriff's Office has one full-time pilot who works as a lieutenant and five part-time pilots.
Source: myfox8.com
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Newly released aerial footage shows how the Hillsborough County (FL) Sheriff's Office Aviation Unit helped the Department of Forestry stop the spread of a "large, fast-moving" brush fire near the Alafia River State Park on April 27 near Tampa. HCSO said its skilled pilot and tactical flight officer dumped 4,200 gallons of water to help extinguish the fire.
"I'm proud of the swift response of our Aviation Unit to stop the spread of this blaze," Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister said in a statement. "They train for any scenario to make sure our residents are safe no matter the emergency."
Source: wfla.com
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The Palm Springs Police Department (PSPD) is using a DJI Matrice 300 RTK to help them in a number of areas, including helping in a hiker rescue last month. A young woman needed help after falling ill because of the heat and a lack of water.
The Palm Springs Fire Department received help from Riverside County Sheriff's Department by utilizing their helicopter to airlift the hiker out of the mountains and onto a nearby golf course. They also received help from PSPD who pitched-in with their drone that could quickly navigate up a mountain with the steady guidance of an officer's remote. "We attached five water bottles and a bag to the drone, and we lifted that and started going to the location," said Lt. William Hutchinson, a PSPD spokesperson.
"Unfortunately, because that drone lost connection with the pilot, it returned to its location. And the fire department was able to get down the hill before they needed us to try it again," added Lt. Hutchinson. Although PSPD wasn’t able to successfully complete its mission, Lt. Hutchinson says the department learns from each operation and makes the needed changes to their training.
PSPD has secured funding in state grants to expand their drone program. "Our officers can grab them and literally launch them from the seat of their police car, rather than waiting for a large drone to show up," said Lt. Hutchinson. Equipped with thermal imaging, 55 minutes of flight time, a PA system and a spotlight, the drone provides a bird's eye view that spans several miles. PSPD has assisted the fire department with multiple missions and hopes to continue collaborating.
Source: kesq.com
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The Guelph Police Service (GPS) in Ontario, Canada unveiled its Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) program last month as part of its ongoing commitment to use technology to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of operations. The program consists of a DJI Matrice M30T drone that will be used to help in a variety of situations including searches for missing persons, collision reconstruction, intelligence gathering, during tactical operations, and for evidence gathering processes.
"We see this as being very good in cases of missing person searches and evidence searches," said Staff Sgt. Mike Davis. "We'll also use it for collision reconstruction and may use it for some surveillance and tactical operations."
The drone is equipped with high resolution thermal cameras, a laser range finder system, and dual speaker/spotlight payloads. It can fly with a maximum height of 400 feet, has a 9-mile flight range, and can fly for over 40 minutes. "It could cover a large area at once,” Davis said. "We've had tremendous success in clearing large fields or bush areas very quickly without having officers go into those situations." Davis said the thermal camera on the drone allows police to identify areas of concern and direct officers and resources to a specific area.
The RPAS is operated only by members who have been issued an advanced flight operations pilot certificate (VLOS) by Transport Canada. Pilots are required to complete a minimum number of flying hours to maintain their proficiency. Situations when use of the RPAS might be beneficial are reviewed on a case-by-case basis and flight operations will only be conducted if a legal authority exists and/or judicial authorization has been obtained.
Source: guelphpolice.ca/en
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The Fort Worth Police Department (FWPD) in Texas was authorized last month to purchase a new Bell 505 helicopter. FWPD petitioned the city council for the new aircraft because its aging helicopter requires frequent maintenance. The Bell 505 purchase price and a contract with CNC Technologies to finish the helicopter with police mission equipment will cost $3.9 million.
The FWPD Air Support Unit currently has three helicopters, including another Bell 505 it placed in service in 2021. The department told city councilmembers its aviation unit provides valuable and timely information during events like missing person searches, kidnappings, robberies, shootings, large-scale disasters, large fires, and searching fields or bodies of water.
FWPD has consistently operated a fleet of at least two operational helicopters over the years. However, two of the department's existing helicopters are no longer in service due to significant age and accumulated flight hours. FWPD estimates that during its scheduled and unscheduled maintenance events in 2023, Air1 was unavailable for more than 250 missions.
Source: hoodline.com
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The Saskatoon Police Service Air Support Unit airplane helped officers nab two suspects who tried to evade arrest one weekend last month.
On Saturday evening, officers tried to stop a suspicious vehicle when the vehicle took off at a high speed. Patrol officers disengaged as the airplane moved in to track it. The plane followed the suspect until officers managed to pop the vehicle's tires with a spike strip. The vehicle then lost control and collided with the center median as officers moved in to arrest the driver, a 28-year-old Winnipeg man. Two firearms were found in the vehicle, and the driver faces charges including evading police, dangerous driving and possession of stolen property.
On Sunday around 2 a.m., police were attempting a traffic stop on a suspicious vehicle when they realized it had been reported stolen. The vehicle then fled the scene. The SPS airplane then followed the vehicle to where the occupants then abandoned it and fled on foot. The SPS airplane led officers on the ground to their location where they made the arrest. A 27-year-old man and 23-year-old woman face a number of charges, including possession of stolen property and evading police.
Source: saskatoon.ctvnews.ca
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Aviation Maintenance Technician Day is May 24. APSA salutes those men and women who maintain public safety aircraft and enable our aviators to safely and successfully complete their missions.
Did you know that the "Father of Aircraft Maintenance" is Charles E. Taylor? Thanks to Taylor, the Wright brothers achieved the first sustained flight in a heavier-than-air powered aircraft with a pilot aboard on December 17, 1903, in Kitty Hawk, NC. While this date recognizes a famous flight, takeoff would not have been possible without Charles E. Taylor, a skilled mechanic. From here on, aviation would never be the same.
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The Webster Groves (MO) Police Department purchased two new drones last month. The department has had access to drones for several years but it's always been limited, until now. The department said these drones will be used to improve officer safety and enhance search and rescue efforts for residents. The devices will be used for an array of things including traffic crash reconstruction, pre-tactical deployment, patrol-led deployment, forensic investigations, searching for lost persons including thermal imaging, traffic pattern review and drones as first responders.
A lieutenant and two officers will be among the first to be trained on drones with up to four trained drone pilots in the future. The drone program will then allow training in other city departments in Webster Groves like fire, public works and even parks and recreation. All drone pilots will go through training giving them FAA certification and ensuring they know federal, state and local laws regarding privacy considerations.
Source: ksdk.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, training, maintenance, search and rescue, 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 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 April 2024:
Corporate Members:
Equipment Solutions & Personnel, LLC
Individual Members:
 Miguel Alvarez, Texas Department of Public Safety
Ange Amani, Texas DPS
Gerardo Arredondo, Texas Department of Public Safety | Headquarters
Helene Balmir, Phoenix Police Department
Jorge Barcenas, Texas Department of Public Safety | Headquarters
Brent Beck, NCIS
Renonzo Belcher, Baltimore (MD) Police Department | Aviation Unit
Will Benny, City of Dothan (AL) Police Department
David Benoit, Office of the Inspector General - Texas Board of Criminal Justice
Skylar Bernhardt, Volusia Sheriff's Office
Richard Brandon, London UK
Lonny Britten, Denton Fire Department
Hunter Buchmeyer, Texas Military Department (TMD)
Justin Burger, Texas Department of Public Safety | Highway Patrol | Corpus Christi
Mason Bynum, Dale County (AL) Sheriff's Office
Lisa Camacho, Texas Department of Public Safety | Highway Patrol | Corpus Christi
Kristin Cazeau, RCMP Air Services
Carrie Certuche, Kern County (CA) Sheriff's Office | Air Support Unit
Cason Chatham, NCIS
Alan Contreras, Savannah-Chatham (GA) Police Department | Aviation Unit
Patrick Deachilla, Baltimore (MD) Police Department | Aviation Unit
Jayson Doumas, California Highway Patrol
Dale Escobedo, Texas DPS
Steven Fassbender, Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Gustavo Forero, ATSG Corporation
Debbie Garcia, Texas Department of Public Safety | Highway Patrol | Corpus Christi
Cory Geffre, Phoenix Police Department
Timothy Geipel, CSXPD
Cameron Glennon, Seminole County (FL) Sheriff's Office | Aviation Section|
Roman Gonzalez, Texas DPS
Juan Alvarado, Gonzalez Senan-Panama | National Aeronaval Service
Alejandro Guerra, TXDPS
Jose Guerrero, Texas Department of Public Safety
Roddie Haley, Texas DPS
Preston Harper, Weatherford Police Department
Allen Hedger, OCSD
Scott Henry, Baltimore (MD) Police Department | Aviation Unit
Robert Hitt, Texas DPS
Brian Huber, Baltimore (MD) Police Department | Aviation Unit
Anthony LaCount, Texas Department of Public Safety | Headquarters
Eric Laflamme, Chicopee Police Department
Matthew Lamoureux, Webster Groves (MO) Police Department
Hunter Lewis, Texas Department of Public Safety | Highway Patrol | Corpus Christi
Bastian Liebermann, Baltimore (MD) Police Department | Aviation Unit
Pedro Lopes, Texas Military Department (TMD)
Adan Lopez, Texas Department of Public Safety | Highway Patrol | Corpus Christi
Christopher Marez-Vega, Texas Military Department (TMD)
William Martin, Howard County (MD) Police Department | Drone Unit
Thomas McDaniel, CSX Railroad Police Department
Juan McField, Drone Pilot
Nathaniel McWherter, Texas Department of Public Safety | Highway Patrol | Corpus Christi
Russ Miller, Texas Department of Public Safety | Headquarters
Andre Monroe, Baltimore (MD) Police Department | Aviation Unit
Eduardo Morales, Texas Department of Public Safety | Highway Patrol | El Paso
Michael Morey, St. James Sheriff Office
Mike Mosman, Naval Criminal Investigative Service
Donald Muir, Baltimore (MD) Police Department | Aviation Unit
Edward Nero, Baltimore (MD) Police Department | Aviation Unit
Clarence Nicely, CSX Railroad Police
Brittany Nieto, Texas Military Department (TMD)
Joseph Orozco, Salt River (AZ) Police Department
Bolivar Antonio Patino Him, Senan-Panama | National Aeronaval Service
David Paxman, Texas Military Department (TMD)
Mark Powers, Saskatoon Police Service | Air Support Unit
Jeremy Price, Louisiana State Police Air Support Unit
Astrid Ramirez, Texas Department of Public Safety | Headquarters
Gumaro Ramirez Jr., Texas Department of Public Safety | Highway Patrol | Corpus Christi
Ahmar Rasool, Webster Groves (MO) Police Department
James Ray, Texas Dpeartment of Public Safety - Highway Patrol
Jesus Reyes, Texas Military Department (TMD)
Aaron Richards, Phoenix Police Dept Air Support Unit
Torry Rogers, Webster Groves (MO) Police Department
Gustavo Sanchez, Texas Department of Public Safety
Carlos Sanchez, Baltimore (MD) Police Department | Aviation Unit
Richard Santos, Kern County (CA) Sheriff's Office | Air Support Unit
Anthony Shank, Volusia (FL) Sheriff's Office | Headquarters
Jake Sigler, CSX Railroad Police
Derek Sloan, Virginia Beach Police Department
Andre Smith, Baltimore (MD) Police Department | Aviation Unit
Jason Smith, Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality
Jacob Solis, Texas Military Department (TMD)
Diogo Souza, Baltimore (MD) Police Department | Aviation Unit
Scott Staples, MN DNR ENF
Eric Sutter, Johnson County Sheriff's Office
Samuel Taylor,Texas Military Department (TMD)
Bobby Tiemann, Texas Military Department (TMD)
Luis Torres, NCIS
Eduardo Veliz, Gwinnett County Police Department
Erich Weimer, Webster Groves (MO) Police Department
Cody Wilkins, Monrovia Police Department
Charles Wise, Texas Military Department (TMD)
Brian Yoder, Dale County (AL) Sheriff's Office
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