Once upon a time, the world of law enforcement helicopters was a relatively simple place. Law enforcement (LE) pilots flew surveillance and pursuit missions in aid of their respective police departments, using basic helicopters that were aerial observation platforms and little else.
By James Careless
Enforcement Helicopter Trends
Times have changed: today’s LE helicopters and LE pilots are affected by trends such as a move to multiple-role missions, advanced cockpit technology, and unmanned aerial systems (aka drones), among others.