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This memorandum provides a status report on the San José Police Department's Air Support Unit (ASU), detailing its current operations, achievements, and future plans. The ASU, consisting of a sergeant, three pilots, and two tactical flight officers, operates one Airbus H125 Helicopter, known as AIR3. The report highlights the unit's significant contributions to public safety, including response to emergencies, support for ground units, and assistance in search and rescue operations. It discusses the challenges faced by the ASU, including maintenance issues and the need for additional aircraft. Future plans include acquiring a fixed-wing airplane to enhance aerial support capabilities and the construction of a new hangar for aircraft storage.
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The ASU is a vital component of the San José Police Department's public safety strategy.
The unit operates one Airbus H125 Helicopter, AIR3, which has been in service since 2017.
In 2024, AIR3 was involved in 1,230 response events and assisted in 460 arrests.
The ASU is the only full-time air support unit in Santa Clara County.
Challenges include maintenance downtime of AIR3 and the need for additional aircraft.
Future plans involve acquiring a fixed-wing aircraft and constructing a new hangar for aircraft storage.
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PSFSS COMMITTEE AGENDA: ITEM: TO: PUBLIC SAFETY, FINANCE AND STRATEGIC SUPPORT COMMITTEE SUBJECT: Police Department Air Support Status Report Approved 2/20/25 (d)3. FROM: Paul Joseph DATE: January 27, 2025 Date: 2/12/2025 COUNCIL DISTRICT: Citywide RECOMMENDATION Accept the status report on the Police Department’s Air Support Unit current and planned activities. BACKGROUND The San José Police Department’s Air-Support Unit (ASU) is a vital component of the City’s strategy to provide public safety services to the community. The purpose of this memorandum is to report to the Public Safety, Finance and Strategic Support Committee on the current status of the unit and future planned activities. For over a century, the use of aircraft has proven to be an integral part of a fully functioning law enforcement agency. Whether conducting surveillance for various units, assisting in rescue efforts, dealing with disasters and emergencies, assisting patrol officers with their day-to-day activities, or transporting detectives to a remote location to pick up a suspect, air units have repeatedly proven their value as an indispensable asset to a department’s mission. The San José Police...
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The Police Department Air Support Unit Status Report outlines the unit's role as a vital component of the city's public safety strategy, detailing its personnel, operational capabilities, and performance metrics for 2024. The report highlights the unit's efficiency in assisting patrol operations, reducing liability during pursuits, and the need for additional aerial resources to enhance coverage. Next steps include maintenance, exploring funding opportunities, and completing a hangar expansion project.
Key points
The Air Support Unit consists of one sergeant, three pilots, and two tactical flight officers.
The unit operates one A-Star helicopter, flying 4.5 hours a day, seven days a week.
In 2024, the unit assisted in 1,230 patrol events, resulting in 460 arrests and the recovery of 108 guns.
The Air Support Unit acts as a force multiplier, with one officer in AIR3 equating to the effectiveness of 38 officers on the ground.
AIR3 can locate armed suspects before officers arrive, enhancing officer safety and decision-making.
The unit is available to assist patrol for only 8% of hours in the year, indicating a need for additional aerial resources.
Next steps include maintenance, exploring funding opportunities, and completing a hangar expansion project.
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Police Department Air Support Unit Status Report Public Safety, Finance and Strategic Support Committee February 20, 2025, Item (d)3. Presenter: Deputy Chief Brandon Sanchez Air Support Unit Background ● Vital component of the City’s public safety strategy ● Unit consists of one sergeant, three pilots, and two tactical flight officers (all sworn) ● Pilot oversees overall aircraft safety, flight, and communication with air traffic control ● Tactical flight officers handle law enforcementrelated operations, such as managing pursuits, locating missing persons, and coordinating rescue efforts 2 Air Support One A-Star Helicopter Flies 7 days a week, 4.5 hours a day* Assists: ● ● ● ● Patrol Special Operations SJFD/CalFire Rescues *AIR3 has ~55% downtime per year for maintenance 3 By the Numbers: Patrol Assists - 2024 1,230 83% 460 30 Events First On-Scene Arrests Guns Recovered 108 11 Pursuits Located Missing Persons 4 Force Multiplier ● With staffing shortages, Air Support provides an immediate solution to making patrol more efficient. ● Crime Analysis determined one officer in AIR3 makes as many stolen vehicle recoveries as 38 officers on the ground. = 5 Limiting Liability AIR3 can...
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The document discusses a cost-benefit analysis of police helicopters, focusing on their operational value. It outlines the costs associated with leasing and operating a helicopter for 1,000 hours over one year, and measures benefits in terms of efficiency (time saved by police officers) and effectiveness (higher apprehension rates). It notes that at least 25% of the costs may be offset by savings. Additionally, it suggests that any analysis should consider the impact of police aircraft on deaths and injuries, both to officers and civilians.
Key points
The study analyzes the operational value of police helicopters.
Costs are based on leasing and operational expenditures for 1,000 hours over one year.
Efficiency is defined as the monetary value of policing time saved.
Effectiveness is measured by higher apprehension rates when helicopters are used.
At least 25% of the costs may appear as savings.
The analysis should include the examination of deaths/injuries caused by police aircraft.
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Operational Value of Police Helicopters: A Cost-benefit Analysis 2 International Journal of Police Science and Management 2002, Volume: 4 Issue: 3 by Paul C. Whitehead and Paul C. Whitehead https://www.ojp.gov/ncjrs/virtuallibrary/abstracts/operational-value-police-helicopters-cost-benefit-analysis Abstract The costs used in this study were based on the actual leasing and operational expenditures for the use of a helicopter for 1,000 hours for a 1-year period. Benefits were measured in terms of efficiency and effectiveness. The monetary value of policing time that is saved by canceling the attendance by other police officers and the amount of police downtime saved when the helicopter is used define "efficiency" in this study. "Effectiveness" is defined as the monetary value of higher rates of apprehension when the helicopter is involved by considering the value of greater detective time to affect the balance of the apprehensions. It was also found that at least 25 percent of the cost appeared as a (saving) benefit. NOTE: Any analysis should also include an examination of deaths/injuries caused by police aircraft (fixed wing vs. helicopter) , including deaths/injuries to civilians.