While unmanned aerial system technologies continue to be developed and deployed in places, local and federal regulations keep some departments grounded
Airborne patrols can be discreet — working in more of an observation and detection role — or the patrols can be very active and visible in a deterrence role
During a complex and changing major incident, the entire specialized unit package must act, think, and work as one in order to succeed
Video on the nightly news of police helicopters thundering over a crime scene — often using their night sun to light up an area or search for a suspect — might make people think that the airplane i...
Unfortunately, the threat to aircraft from persons armed with lasers appears to be growing. In addition to commercial and business aircraft being “lasered” numerous law enforcement aircraft have re...
The bad guys adjust their tactics and behavior based on reality TV shows, their own “training,” and knowledge of how we operate. A few years back, a major East Coast city was dubbed the “car theft ...
Airborne law enforcement has had tremendous growth over the past twenty years and in the United States alone, there are more than 800 agencies operating law enforcement aircraft. The intuitive and ...
When an aircraft becomes involved in a vehicle pursuit, pursuing ground units can fall back and loosely follow the wanted vehicle. The whole objective of using an aircraft is to slow everyone down ...
Ed Note: Police1 Aviation Columnist Kenneth Solosky, a veteran NYPD helicopter pilot in his own right, provides his assessment of the heroic emergency response of police and firefighters to near-mi...
One of the greatest strengths of law enforcement aircraft is the ability to quickly, effectively, and thoroughly search large areas. Ground units will often pursue a suspect into backyards or woode...
Today’s police officers certainly have a wide array of assets and support in order to help them complete their job safely and effectively. The long list includes: detectives, SWAT, K-9, marine unit...
Ed Note: Police1 is pleased to introduce Kenneth J. Solosky as the newest addition to our growing roster of writers. Ken presently serves as Chief Pilot for the Newark (N.J.) Police Department and ...
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