Airborne and Maritime
The Airborne and Maritime section covers the integration of aerial and marine units in law enforcement, including drones, helicopters and maritime operations.
The Contra Costa Sheriff’s Marine Patrol and Air Support Units provide services over urban, suburban and rural landscapes, plus waterways
This light observation helicopter will be outfitted with an array of special equipment
Available in three sizes, Fluid Watercraft’s RIBs are available in 30 days or less
“This incident demonstrates the immense value of Falcon 30 and our flight crew to the Placer County region,” the Placer County Sheriff’s Office stated. “The three individuals were located and rescued in less than two hours”
Two medics rescued the driver, who was hoisted into the helicopter and flown to a fire station to be taken to a hospital in an ambulance, Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office said
The audit found that the program costs the city about $46 million per year and that many logged flight hours were not flights “of the highest priority”
“We’ve got a full complement now of patrol helicopters and that should last us a long time,” Sheriff Kelly Martinez said
“We can’t stress enough how dangerous it is to point lasers at any aircraft,” Lt. Mike Shaw said. “We will continue to track down those who do this in order to keep our pilots safe”
The helicopter crew has dealt with Robert Moni’s complaints before, but he was arrested when his threats turned even more violent
Jason Dingler was captured on video stealing a handgun, a pickup truck and beer before leading police on an 11-mile pursuit
The exact cause of the crash is unknown, but the helicopter fell out of the sky after an in-flight fire, killing a Broward Sheriff’s Fire Rescue captain and civilian
A Broward County Sheriff’s Office fire rescue helicopter crashed into a structure shortly after takeoff
The state’s “Blood on Board” program has delivered whole blood to 23 patients across the state since its start in May
Report: The Charleston County Sheriff’s Office helicopter was missing a bolt that should have been reinstalled during maintenance about six weeks earlier
The boy’s parents said they were shocked at how much ground their son covered, estimating he traveled about a mile with a good portion of that in a creek
Truckee Police Department officers provide education, enforcement and community engagement while patrolling on their 21-foot police boat
Clifton firefighters were trapped in the Passaic River after their fireboat went over the falls
The woman’s 12-year-old son called 911 and gave a description of the suspect’s vehicle; Helicopter and body camera video captured the rescue
The teens were reported missing six and a half hours after entering the water; an Ohio State Highway Patrol aviation unit located the teens around 2 a.m.
A retired cop shows off his new ride
Sgt. Cameron Conner has served with the sheriff’s office for eight years; he just got his commercial helicopter pilot license and put in 1,000 total flight hours
“If you don’t have a strong constitution, you will run into some things that will scare you. I’ve seen folks come flying up out of the water scared to death!”
Aircraft with high-definition cameras are helping Twin Cities officers catch racers without getting into dangerous pursuits
Flight data shows the Baton Rouge helicopter ascended sharply and seesawed in speed before crashing, contrary to an earlier FAA report about hitting a tree
Hundreds gathered to remember two Baton Rouge officers for their service and dedication
The helicopter rapidly climbed as high as 1,300 feet and flew between speeds of 40 mph, 102 mph and 30 mph before crashing
While assisting on a pursuit, the helicopter’s tail rotor hit a tree, causing it to crash upside down
The Robinson R-44 helicopter went out at 2 a.m. to help with a pursuit and never returned
The Albuquerque PD helicopter had been called in to investigate a shots fired call when the gunman fired from a balcony
Fresno County’s EAGLE One Search and Rescue deputies did a low-level air drop after firefighters were unable to reach the house
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Modesto Police Dept. explains the purchase of a plane as a force multiplier and a safer way to pursue fleeing vehicles
The family’s home is surrounded by woods, ponds and railroad tracks
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