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Special Units

Kentucky State Police Aviation Unit Makes First Hoist Rescue

The rescue of two people from Red River Gorge marked the first hoist rescue in the history of the Kentucky State Police aviation program.

April 21, 2022

Special Units

LASD Helicopter Crashes, 6 Injured

"Considering where this occurred...the aircraft landed just a few feet from a 200-foot drop...so the fact that it did not roll over, go all the way down, or that there was no fire, is nothing short of a miracle," says Villanueva.

March 21, 2022

Vehicle Ops

Ross Perot Jr. Donates Helicopter to Dallas PD

The new Bell 407 helicopter was added to the Dallas PD fleet Tuesday when it landed in front of City Hall and was accepted by Mayor Eric Johnson and Chief of Police Eddie Garcia.

December 3, 2021

Vehicle Ops

New Houston Police Helicopter Named for Officer Killed in 2020 Crash

"It means a lot to me and my family that so many people want to honor my son this way," Councilman Michael Knox said stifling tears. "Thank you."

February 1, 2021

Vehicle Ops

Man Arrested Over Drone Striking LAPD Helicopter

Despite evasive efforts, the drone struck the helicopter, forcing the pilot to initiate an emergency landing. The drone damaged the helicopter's nose, antenna and bottom cowlings, according to court papers.

November 20, 2020

Vehicle Ops

NC Highway Patrol Copter Crashes in Raleigh, No Injuries Reported

North Carolina State Highway Patrol officials said a helicopter belonging to their agency crashed near the agency's training center in Raleigh Sunday afternoon.

November 9, 2020

Special Units

Video: Florida K-9, Helicopter Crew, Track Down Suspect Who Fled Traffic Stop

The Lee County Sheriff's Office recently released video taken from its helicopter of a suspect fleeing into a wooded area after a traffic stop.

October 27, 2020

Special Units

Teen Charged with Shooting at Helicopters Responding to Fatal Houston Air Unit Crash

A man was charged with two counts of aggravated assault on a police officer after he allegedly shot at two helicopters responding to the deadly crash of a Houston Police Department helicopter.

May 12, 2020

Patrol

Texas Officer Killed, Another Injured in Helicopter Crash

An officer with the Houston Police Department was killed and another injured when the helicopter they were in crashed on Saturday.

May 4, 2020

Patrol

Canadian Man Facing Charges After Pointing Laser at Police Helicopter

An Edmonton man is facing charges after being caught pointing a laser at a helicopter operated by the Edmonton Police Service.

November 5, 2019

Patrol

Off-Duty Colorado Deputies Save Life of Wounded Hunter

Four off-duty deputies with the El Paso County (CO) Sheriff’s Office were enjoying a day of hunting in rural Colorado when they encountered a fellow outdoorsman who had accidentally injured himself with a knife.

October 11, 2019

Special Units

Nebraska Police Helicopter Crashes, Crewmembers Suffer Minor Injuries

Two pilots with the Omaha (NE) Police Department suffered minor injuries when the helicopter they were flying had a power loss as it was about to land.

August 19, 2019