From a mission equipment standpoint, the goal of the unit is to have equipment standardization across platforms. This not only makes training less complicated, but aircrews also are more competent and efficient as they move between aircraft during the course of their shifts. Currently, the unit’s aircraft are mission equipped with high-definition L3 Wescam MX-10 FLIR cameras, Shotover mapping/navigation systems, Technisonic multiband radios, Trakka spotlights, and night vision goggles. Looking to the future, Chief TFO Sams says, “We will be upgrading our MX-10s to the new generation, which will include lasers, spotter scopes, and high-definition infrared imaging.”


Given the size of the county, the massive annual population fluctuation, and the operations tempo, there’s no doubt that the OCSO aviation unit is providing a safe and high level of service to its taxpaying citizens, visitors, and partnering agencies (having visited many airborne LE operations over the years, that’s my personal opinion). When I ask Sampsel to sum it up, he simply says, “Here at the Orange County Sheriff’s Office, we are proud to support and protect the citizens and visitors to central Florida and the Orlando area.” Well said and why not? They have a lot to be proud of!


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