Actually, there is some truth in this rumour. I was asked to look at what training could be provided to an organisation that was interested in seeing if it was possible and importantly, what it would cost - i.e. it was a what would it take to do this question. Not, we must take over the world and have world domination of SAR! SAR-H will do that!
I could not help --- but I knew a man who could. So I passed on the details. No further information. I think MINSELF has hit the nail on the head. It might, if they can afford it, enhance the service provided, but only when required and with a robust training scheme, continuation training scheme and CAA approval - loads of water under several bridges to go yet. It was an Air Ambulance not Police by the way.
More I shall not say.