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ID
6-508-1002
Name
Law Enforcement Aviation - Helicopters - Patrol & Surveillance
Status
Published
Version
1.8
Updated
11/20/2020 1:55:50 PM
Original Release
07/30/2007
Last Major Release
11/20/2020
Description
 
Resource Category
Law Enforcement Operations
Primary Core Capability
On-scene Security, Protection and Law Enforcement
Secondary Core Capability
Interdiction and Disruption
Resource Kind
Aircraft
Overall Function
 
Composition and Ordering Specifications
 
Supporting Core Capabilities
None
Components
Component Notes  
Aircraft HelicoptersNot Specified
Component Types
Type Attribute
Type 14 or more seats including Pilot 12K ft or < ceiling Certified aircraft Jet turbine
Type 2Same as Type I except Military Surplus
Type 3Same as Type II except 2 or more seats including Pilot Certified aircraft or Military Surplus but would meet Certified Turbine, or reciprocating engine
Type 4Same as Type II except 2 or more seats including Pilot Certified aircraft or Military Surplus but would meet Certified Turbine, or reciprocating engine Fixed or inflatable flotation device
Capabilities Per AircraftNot Specified
Component Types
Type Attribute
Type 1VFR
Type 2Same as Type I
Type 3Same as Type I
Type 4Same as Type I
Equipment RadiosNot Specified
Component Types
Type Attribute
Type 1Programmable/encryption radios (aviation (2) & law enforcement (3 or <)
Type 2VHF/UHF capabilities; Police radios
Type 3Same as Type II
Type 4Same as Type II
Navigation Equipment Per AircraftNot Specified
Component Types
Type Attribute
Type 1GPS Night Vision Goggles
Type 2Not Specified
Type 3Not Specified
Type 4Not Specified
Visual Aids Equipment Per AircraftNot Specified
Component Types
Type Attribute
Type 1FLIR
Type 2Same as Type I
Type 3Same as Type I
Type 4Same as Type I
Equipment -Not Specified
Component Types
Type Attribute
Type 1Binoculars Microwave Downlink Video Capability
Type 2Binoculars Recommended: Microwave downlink Video Capability
Type 3Binoculars
Type 4Binoculars
Equipment PPENot Specified
Component Types
Type Attribute
Type 1Helmet; Nomex Flight Suits; Gloves; Full Leather Boots (mandatory for flight crew, optional for other passengers)
Type 2Same as Type I
Type 3Same as Type I
Type 4Same as Type I
Personnel Pilot requirementsNot Specified
Component Types
Type Attribute
Type 1Commercial or higher, rotary/helicopter, pilot license w/Class I Medical, pre-TFO experience, full-time assignment to unit
Type 2Same as Type I except Class II Medical
Type 3Same as Type II
Type 4Same as Type II
Personnel TFO requirementsNot Specified
Component Types
Type Attribute
Type 1Complete unit level training program, Min. 2 years in patrol, Superior field tactics skills, full-time assignment to unit Maint. Staff--Full-time assignment, A&P/IA license
Type 2Same as Type I Maint. Staff--Same as Type I except not required to be I/A
Type 3Same as Type II except Maint. Staff may be part-time or contracted
Type 4Not Specified
Personnel Pilot TrainingNot Specified
Component Types
Type Attribute
Type 1Currency training every 6 months with all emergency procedures as well as meeting all FAA license requirements
Type 2Same as Type I
Type 3Same as Type II
Type 4Same as Type II, plus sea plane license
Personnel TFO TrainingNot Specified
Component Types
Type Attribute
Type 1TFO - Unit-level training & Law Enforcement AOT Maint. Staff -- Maintain I/A license w/yearly classes
Type 2TFO - Unit-level training & Law Enforcement AOT
Type 3Same as Type II
Type 4Same as Type II
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Notes
References
Reference
FEMA, National Incident Management System (NIMS), October 2017
Published Versions
Version Publish Date Document Type
1.8 11/20/2020 1:55:50 PM PDF
1.7 8/27/2020 1:19:11 PM PDF
1.6 11/18/2019 4:28:39 PM PDF
1.5 9/28/2018 5:07:23 PM PDF
1.4 4/8/2016 9:35:02 AM PDF
1.3 8/21/2014 5:02:52 PM Unavailable
1.2 8/11/2014 5:47:58 PM Unavailable
1.1 4/8/2014 6:29:34 PM Unavailable
1.0 12/12/2013 5:57:02 PM Unavailable