15-Aug-2012Source: Arkansas Matters
The City of Little Rock is bolstering it’s police force with yet another crime-fighting tool. The department is re-introducing it’s helicopters to deter crime from above. (see full story). Although the report does not mention the helicopter type, HeliHub.com research notes that the city Police Department has had two Bell OH-58s – registered N900PD and... Read more
27-Jul-2012Source: Commercial Appeal
Memphis Police have a fleet of three Bell 206 JetRangers an a Eurocopter AS350. Each is currently grounded by a maintenance requirement (see full story)... Read more
24-Jul-2012Source: RCIPS
Four members of the RCIPS Air Operations Unit are now certified emergency medical responders – thanks to a joint initiative between the Cayman Islands Health Services Authority and the police. In addition, the Cayman Heart Fund has very generously donated a defibrillator for use on the police helicopter. The four crew members recently completed an... Read more
24-Jul-2012
Emergency Services text stated :-  North Andover| Special| 492 Sutton St|MSP Helo Air-4 making a precautionary landing at Lawrence Airport- aircraft disabled in the runway.| 00:30. “Air 4” is N8924AH from the name on the tail (see photo)... Read more
22-Jul-2012
UH=-60 of Turkey’s paramilitary police crashed in Kurdish border region killing 4. A further 8 survived (other reports differ on number of survivors). One reported said it lost power while landing... Read more
19-Jul-2012Source: York Region
York Regional Police have confirmed the first of three possible one-year contract extension to the contract with National Helicopters to provide pilots and maintenance services. The deal is worth $568,908 excluding taxes. The region’s police services board also approved the 10-year overhaul valued at $709,000. (see full story). See also the recommendation document put forward... Read more
19-Jul-2012Source: Draganflyer
The Canadian Press recently published an article outlining how the RCMP is using the Draganflyer UAV helicopters to aid in their police investigations. As Jim Bronskill for the Canadian Press reports, the RCMP is eyeing the creation of a national fleet of small, drone like helicopters. The plan is to have the helicopter drones fitted... Read more
19-Jul-2012Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that Maryland State Police Aviation Command has executed options under their current contract for three additional AW139 medium twin helicopters. These aircraft will be used for emergency medical, search and rescue, law enforcement and homeland security missions. This order follows an initial contract for six AW139s placed... Read more
16-Jul-2012Source: Helinet Technologies
Helinet Technologies, an international provider of aviation technology solutions to the law enforcement, government and military markets, announced today that it has received certification as a FLIR Systems Authorized Service Center. With today’s news, the firm joins a select group of outside vendors, and one of only four in the United States, officially recognized by FLIR... Read more
16-Jul-2012Source: MD Helicopters
MD Helicopters Inc. (MDHI), a leading manufacturer of commercial, military and law enforcement helicopters, today announced a new order for a 500E helicopter from the Metro Air Support Unit in St. Louis, Missouri. The order adds to the unit’s existing fleet of helicopters which includes three MD 500E models. “We are excited about the newest... Read more
13-Jul-2012Source: American Eurocopter
American Eurocopter announced today that the Utah Highway Patrol has purchased an AS350® B3e for its Aero Bureau fleet. The new B3e will bring enhanced capabilities to the Bureau’s current fleet of two AS350 B2s that support law enforcement agencies statewide, whose efforts protect the citizens of Utah. “When we decided to add a third... Read more
13-Jul-2012Source: American Eurocopter
The EC135® has proven to be one of the most popular light twin-engine helicopters in the world, and it is known across the globe for its reliability. The global EC135 fleet has accumulated more than 2,400,000 flight hours. The aircraft’s unparalleled combination of performance, safety, comfort and versatility make it appealing to a variety of... Read more
13-Jul-2012Source: American Eurocopter
In October of last year, the Baltimore Police Department ordered four EC120® helicopters as part of a fleet renewal program for its current fleet of four EC120s that it has been operating since 2000. The delivery of two of the department’s new EC120s will take place in July, with the remaining two delivered in August.... Read more
13-Jul-2012Source: American Eurocopter
At this year’s ALEA Conference in Reno, American Eurocopter will be showcasing the performance and technology available in its product offerings for airborne law enforcement. Two helicopters will be featured on American Eurocopter’s booth #112: an AS350® B3 from the Placer County Sheriff’s Department Air Support Unit and an EC120® from the Fresno Police Department... Read more
12-Jul-2012Source: Metro Aviation
Metro Aviation will be exhibiting again this year during the Airborne Law Enforcement Association (ALEA) 42nd Annual Conference and Exposition at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center from 11-14 JUL 2012. The company will be featuring their latest AS350B3 law enforcement completion provided to the Texas Department of Public Safety Aviation Section. The aircraft is the first... Read more
11-Jul-2012Source: Advanced Helicopter Services
Longtime helicopter service and maintenance provider,Advanced Helicopter Services, Inc.(AHS) will be exhibiting for the first time this year during the Airborne Law Enforcement Association (ALEA) Annual Conference and Exposition in Reno, Nevada from 11-14 JUL 2012. The company provides comprehensive airframe and engine maintenance, repair, overhaul, avionics, and custom tailored maintenance solutions around the clock... Read more
11-Jul-2012Source: Rebtech
REBTECH will again feature their comprehensive night vision lighting equipment, services and capabilities during the ALEA annual conference and exposition in Reno, Nevada at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center. The show runs from July 11-14. Recent law enforcement activity for the company includes the delivery of a third Bell 407 night vision STC kit to Rotor... Read more
10-Jul-2012Source: Bell
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company (NYSE: TXT), announced today the delivery of a Bell 429 helicopter to the Fairfax County Police Department (FCPD). FCPD’s second multi-role Bell 429 is configured for both law enforcement and emergency medical service operations. “We rely on the power, speed, size and accessibility of the cabin, and the exceptional... Read more
10-Jul-2012Source: SkyTrac Systems
SkyTrac Systems is pleased to announce that it will be exhibiting at the 42nd ALEA Annual Conference and Exhibition in Reno, NV, July 11th-14th, 2012. More than ever, modern law enforcement must depend on technological advances to optimize operations. A viable aviation operation is not a luxury – it’s a necessity! With the needs of... Read more
10-Jul-2012Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that the Italian Police has placed an order for two AW139 intermediate twin helicopters. The contract is partially funded by the EU FRONTEX programme aimed at supporting coordination and development of the European Union’s border management. Also included in the contract is a comprehensive support and training... Read more
10-Jul-2012Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, and Exclases Holdings Ltd. are pleased to announce that three AW139 helicopters will be introduced into service in Russia to perform special security missions. These aircraft, which will be operated by a Government Agency to enhance security, are scheduled to enter operational service in 2013. This order marks the entrance of... Read more
10-Jul-2012Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that the New Jersey State Police has today taken delivery of their fifth and final AW139 helicopter under their fleet replacement program. The aircraft were produced at AgustaWestland’s Philadelphia, Pennsylvania production facility. “We are extremely proud to deliver the final AW139 to the New Jersey State Police,â€... Read more
9-Jul-2012Source: Era Training Center
Era Training Center (ETC), a strong supporter of the law enforcement industry, will exhibit at the 42nd Annual Airborne Law Enforcement Association (ALEA) Conference & Exposition July 11-14, 2012 in Reno, Nevada. To schedule an appointment, please contact Ryann Tadlock, Marketing Manager, at rtadlock@eratrainingcenter.com. Additional details can be found at www.eratrainingcenter.com or www.alea.org . About... Read more
9-Jul-2012Source: HAI
HAI Vice President Ed DiCampli, along with Jane Zaretskie, HAI’s membership assistant; and José Orozco, HAI operations assistant, will be attending the 42nd annual Aviation Law Enforcement Association Conference and Exposition in Reno, Nevada from July 11-14. HAI encourages all members and non-members to stop by booth 451/453 in Hall 2 to learn more about developments for... Read more
6-Jul-2012
One serious injury after rotor blades hit disembarking passenger – CHP crew member Tony Stanley, who was getting out to help pick up injured hiker Jeremy Kilburn – both were then airlifted to Mercy Medical Center in Redding... Read more
4-Jul-2012Source: Bell
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company (NYSE: TXT), announced today the delivery of a Bell 412 helicopter to the New York Police Department. The NYPD currently has three Bell 412s in service for a variety of missions ranging from search and rescue at sea to gathering intelligence and more recently, combating terrorism. “The mission has... Read more
28-Jun-2012Source: Metro Aviation
Metro Aviation Inc. recently delivered the second EC135T2+ to the Massachusetts State Police. The first aircraft was delivered late last year at which time the unit received pilot and mechanic training from American Eurocopter. The second aircraft is similar to the first with the exception of the complete HELINET Downlink system and a Eurocopter Deutschland... Read more
27-Jun-2012Source: Eurocopter
The German Federal Police today formally accepted its remaining two EC155 B1 helicopters from Eurocopter to complete an extensive fleet upgrade program involving 20 of these versatile, multi-role, twin-engine rotary-wing aircraft. A ceremony at Blumberg, Brandenburg marked the service entry of the 19th and 20th EC155 B1s, joining others that are deployed at German Federal... Read more
27-Jun-2012Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that the AW119 helicopter fleet operated by the New York Police Department is the worldwide law enforcement fleet leader, having achieved over 20,000 flying hours on the fleet and more than 6,000 on their fleet leader. New York Police Department is among the largest US law enforcement... Read more
27-Jun-2012Source: Daytona Beach News-Journal
Volusia County sheriff’s officials are finalizing an agreement with the state to resolve environmental rules violations at the department’s helicopter facility at the DeLand Municipal Airport. A January inspection by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection found the department failed to fill out paperwork required for monthly inspections of the fuel tank used to store... Read more
26-Jun-2012Source: Olaeris
Olaeris, Inc. today unveiled a new VTOL Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) named AEVA™ that has been specifically developed for domestic emergency responders including fire, police and rescue workers. It is designed to be a first response aerial vehicle that arrives at 911 emergencies before ground personnel to enhance safety and multiply manpower. Unlike drones, AEVA™ uses robotic intelligence to... Read more
22-Jun-2012Source: HeliHub.com
Austin Police Department have put a funds request in to the City Council for $3,745,000 to buy a new Eurocopter AS350B3 – and the request will be heard at their scheduled meeting on 28th June at Austin City Hall. The paperwork submitted indicates that this is ostensibly to replace their 1969-vintage Bell OH-58A. There is... Read more
21-Jun-2012
The Maryland Board of Public Works voted Wednesday to grant $500K more to AgustaWestland to account for a remodeled searchlight and medical interiors on their nine AW139s, none of which are yet delivered. (see full story)... Read more
21-Jun-2012Source: All Metal MS
All Metal MS, a leader in the development and manufacturing of safety first custom maintenance stands, maintenance support equipment and hangar equipment, announces that the New Mexico State Police Department has procured All Metal’s newest product, the lightweight transportable hoist (LTH). The LTH is alightweight maintenance device designed for removing the engine, transmission, rotor head... Read more
19-Jun-2012Source: Night Flight Concepts
Night Flight Concepts is pleased to announce that it has been selected by the Houston Police Department (PD) Air Support Division as the provider of choice to perform 180-day Night Vision Goggle (NVG) inspections. “NVGs are a mission-critical capability for our organization, and airborne law enforcement, helping us serve our community 24/7,†stated Dan Schwarzbach... Read more
15-Jun-2012
Emergency landing in school field after chip light illuminated... Read more
13-Jun-2012Source: PAvCon
Police Aviation Research has announced the completion of another highly successful PAvCon Police Aviation Conference to an International gathering of police aviation professionals from 25 nations. The PAvCon 2012 took place in association with the German Federal Police at their Hangelar, Bonn police air support headquarters facility in Sankt Augustin, Bonn, Germany over the recent... Read more
13-Jun-2012Source: Turbomeca USA
World leading helicopter engine manufacturer, Turbomeca (Safran group) is pleased to announce the new appointment of David Horton as Director, Commercial and Para public Operator Support for its U.S. operations. David will report to Jean-Marc Domergue, Vice President of Customer Support at Turbomeca USA, Inc. David brings to his new position over 25 years of... Read more
12-Jun-2012Source: InsideCostaRica.com
Previously, the Costa Rica Police only used their two MD500Es for surveillance tasks. Now they have extended their role to chases. (see full story)... Read more
10-Jun-2012
Crashed in woodland killing Kenya’s Security Minister, George Saitoti and his deputy Orwa Ojode, pilots Luke Oyugi, Nancy Gituanja and bodyguards Inspector Joshua Tonkei and Sergeant Thomas Murimis. Only small size items remain after post-crash fire. Helicopter had only been delivered earlier this year (see HeliHub.com story and local Kenyan story). See also this YouTube... Read more
7-Jun-2012Source: HeliHub.com
HeliHub.com is today launching a fourth daily email bulletin – specifically focusing on helicopters in the Law Enforcement role. This will pick up news items, accident reports etc related to the operation of helicopters with police, border patrol and similar. While the news stories are an overlap with our main daily news headlines email, this... Read more
7-Jun-2012Source: R7
The security operation for the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development (Rio+20) includes no fewer than 29 helicopters (see full story)... Read more
7-Jun-2012Source: Rappler
Charges were filed on Wednesday 6th against Jose Miguel “Mike” Arroyo, former National Police chief Jesus Verzosa, a businessman, and 19 retired and active police officers over the sale of second-hand R44s to the Philippine National Police. (see full story) see earlier HeliHub.com story – Controversy surrounds R44 acquisition by Philippine National Police... Read more
6-Jun-2012Source: ALEA
There are still spots available for Airborne Law Enforcement Association (ALEA) corporate members desirous of presenting a Technical Briefing at this year’s ALEA Annual Conference, to be held July 11-14 in Reno, Nev. Those interested should submit their request online no later than Fri., June 8 at 12:00 p.m. eastern time in order to be assured a... Read more
5-Jun-2012
Precautionary landing in public park after warning light illuminated... Read more
4-Jun-2012Source: Marietta Times
Last January the Washington County Sheriff’s Office transferred its two Vietnam-era helicopters to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office, citing expected repairs to the birds and a lack of benefits from the program. (see full story)... Read more
4-Jun-2012
San Antonio Police aircraft declared emergency landing during night patrol.... Read more
31-May-2012Source: Oakland Tribune
Oakland police lauded Fueling California on Wednesday after the nonprofit donated $10,000 worth of fuel to power their helicopters. (see full story)... Read more
31-May-2012Source: Aviation Specialties Unlimited
Aviation Specialties Unlimited (ASU) announced that they completed a full-service order for the Pasadena Police Department. The Pasadena Police Department purchased four new night vision goggles, modified the interiors of their two Bell OH-58s and received initial training for seven pilots. “The Pasadena Police Department plays a vital role in the protection of one of... Read more
30-May-2012Source: Sacramento Bee
The Bell OH-58 is being donated by the Yamhill County Sheriff’s Department in Oregon, just north of Salem. It can no longer afford to have an air operations program. (see full story)Â File photo... Read more
28-May-2012Source: Clanton Advertiser
Chilton County Sheriff Kevin Davis acquired a plane and helicopter for the department to use. Ken Gilliland of B&G Flying Service Inc (which operates out of the Chilton County Airport) was named a reserve deputy, and will pilot and maintain the aircraft (see full story)... Read more
28-May-2012Source: LoJack
Thanks to a pair of services from LoJack Corporation (NASDAQ: LOJN) and its subsidiary LoJack SafetyNet, law enforcement agencies on opposite coasts of the U.S. were able to make two great saves this week, rescuing two young kidnapped children who were inside a stolen Lexus in Burien, WA, and an elderly Marshfield, MA man with Alzheimer’s who wandered from... Read more
26-May-2012
Pilot experienced some difficulties and elected to put the helicopter down in a mangrove swamp on approach to Tumaco airport. All four (one report says five) occupants safely recovered... Read more
23-May-2012Source: HeliHub.com
Up to now, Norway has had a single police helicopter – a1 Eurocopter EC135T2 based at Oslo-Gardermoen Airport (ENGM) and operated by Pegasus Helicopter. They have operated it since April 2004. A second helicopter was promised and funded after last July’s terrorist attacks, and back in January, we reported that there was a delay in... Read more
18-May-2012
Las Vegas police Huey rescue helicopter clipped a Red Rock Canyon wall with its main rotor blades on a training flight with 5 POB.  Sources say a strong wind gust pushed the Bell HH-1H helicopter into a canyon wall in the Spring Mountain range. Safe landing, no injuries... Read more
17-May-2012Source: HeliHub.com
T his news item is part of the accident data provided by HeliHub.com on this site. Information provided in this update may potentially be incomplete or inaccurate as we frequently post these stories only a very short time after the accident has occurred. Users of HeliHub.com are advised to carry out their own checks and... Read more
16-May-2012
Crashed from low level during take-off and ended up on its starboard side within the police compound. Press statement said it was a mechanical issue. Pilot named as VÃctor Ojeda Esqueda and passengers were Secretary of Public Security Jesús Pinto Ortiz and director of the State Preventive Police, VÃctor Manuel Bosques.  All three to hospital. ... Read more
15-May-2012Source: The West Australian
Western Australia Police are on the point of replacing their BK117 with a new AS365N3 Dauphin, subject to completion of paperwork with CASA regarding installed equipment. (see full story). The Police Air Wing also operate three fixed wing aircraft – two Pilatus PC12 and a Cessna 182.... Read more
11-May-2012Source: PAvCon
The Zeiss Opronics sponsored PAvCon 2012 event will take place at the German Federal Police air support and training facility at Sankt Augustin, Hangelar, near Bonn, Germany on 5-6 June 2012. The programme will include a potentially exciting programme of instructional presentations on the issues of today including CRM. This is a great networking event for police... Read more
9-May-2012Source: HeliHub.com
This news item is part of the accident data provided by HeliHub.com on this site. Information provided in this update may potentially be incomplete or inaccurate as we frequently post these stories only a very short time after the accident has occurred. Users of HeliHub.com are advised to carry out their own checks and searches,... Read more
9-May-2012
After experiencing some blade damage in flight, an emergency landing was made. The impact killed pilot Rodolfo León Gavilán. The other 18 on board survived. The police had been engaged on an anti-drug trafficking mission.... Read more
8-May-2012Source: Night Flight Concepts
Night Flight Concepts ® (NFC) is pleased to announce award of a multi-year contract with Massachusetts State Police (MSP) for a comprehensive program of night vision imaging system (NVIS) and laser defense support. The Massachusetts State Police (MSP) is the principle statewide law enforcement agency in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, the largest law enforcement agency in... Read more
8-May-2012
8 Killed when AW119 crashed while en route from the reconstruction of an April 2012 massacre at Dover and was returning to the state capital of Goiana. The Civil Police confirmed the names of the eight occupants of the aircraft. They are: the Police crew Jorge Moreira, Antonio Goncalves, Osvalmir Carrasco, Vinicius da Silva, Bruno Carneiro... Read more
7-May-2012Source: Newsplex.com
A Hughes 500C is being used as a new rescue tool for the Albemarle County Sheriff Search and Rescue Team. The aircraft and its services are being provided by David King, co-owner of King Family Vineyard. (see full story)... Read more
2-May-2012Source: Draganflyer
Draganfly Innovations will be attending the 2012 International Association of Chiefs of Police (ICAP) 2012 Conference. The 2012 ICAP Conference runs from September 29 to October 3 and will feature speakers from around the world. ICAP 2012 is an excellent opportunity to get the latest opinions on currently pressing law enforcement topics. We will be... Read more
30-Apr-2012Source: Seattle Police
The Seattle Police Department is in the training and evaluation stages of deploying an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV). Since first exploring the possibilities and advantages of an unmanned aerial program to the present day, nothing has changed substantively. The possible use of a UAV by SPD has been in the news for quite a while... Read more
30-Apr-2012Source: AEM
AEM’s 400W External PA System has been chosen by the Turkish National Police (TNP) for their new fleet of 15 Bell 429 twin-engine helicopters. The contract for the new helicopters was signed last month between Bell and the TNP authorities. All aircraft will be built at Bell’s Canadian facility in Mirabel, Quebec with the aircraft... Read more
27-Apr-2012Source: CBC
Winnipeg Police have had their EC120 a year now, and the usage in 2012 at 40 hours a month is 50% higher than planned. Opposition councillors are calling for a second helicopter (see full story)... Read more
26-Apr-2012Source: Becker Avionics
Becker Avionics have announced that the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office (PBSO), Florida, has selected the DVCS6100 digital airborne audio control panel system for its new Bell 407GX helicopter. The aircraft is currently being outfitted with a law enforcement completion package at Bell Helicopter’s facility in Piney Flats, Tennessee. The new Bell 407GX is equipped... Read more
24-Apr-2012Source: Avon and Somerset Police
Avon and Somerset Police can confirm that a police helicopter will continue to be based at Filton airfield when the new National Police Air Service is launched. In October 2012 the National Police Air Service will begin adopting responsibility for police air operations from individual forces to the new service. In July 2013 Avon and... Read more
