Lynn Langton
July 9, 2009 NCJ 226672
Examines the specialized airborne police units that operate fixed-wing planes or helicopters in large state and local law enforcement agencies. Topics include the types and characteristics of aircraft operated by law enforcement aviation units, the functions performed by these units, and the personnel and monetary resources assigned to the units. The report includes comparisons of the use of law enforcement planes versus helicopters and covers safety and training requirements for pilots.
Highlights include the following:
Press Release
PDF (433K)
ASCII file (28K)
Spreadsheet
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