A major contributor to the success of the program has been Officer Carl Garlick, Chief Pilot of the El Monte PD and Baldwin Park PD regional air support program, a progressive program with many firsts to include being first in the nation to start aerial patrol work with a Robinson (first in the 90s with R22s and then first police version of the R44). With his expertise and guidance, Carl was instrumental in helping to get the IVAN program off the ground. He helped with the aircraft pre-purchase, initial training, and continues to support program. He is also a long-time Robinson Factory Instructor and helped guide a few of the pilots through the factory Pilot Safety Course.