Originally Posted by
Jay Sata
Taxpayers would rather see the huge sums spent on helicopters deployed elsewhere.
Using the money saved to employ officers on the streets is a more cost effective method of fighting crime.
Missing persons can be located using cheap drones and stolen cars are best left to insurance companies.
If the reality tv police shows are anything to go by 99% of helicopter use is for chasing petty criminals.
Jay, you're not talking to people who have gained their experience through watching TV shows. You are talking to people who, on the whole, have had many years experience on law enforcement helicopters effectively and efficiently catching criminals and helping save lives. It seems from your comments that you have not been fortunate enough to benefit from that experience.