Hi SASless, there are two police squadrons in germany using light type A/C (Cessna 182). There are a few tasks, where a plane can be used, i.e. spotting for bushfires, evenso the fireman pax do like the helicopters more. There are also some tactical cases, where the endurance of a light type is a big advantage, but you have to fit a lot of equipment first, to have the bird ready for these cases - and in bumby weather, the vomitfactor is quite high for the guy on the Computerscreen..... The biggest advantage is, that you can get pilots onto IFR by first making fixed wing IFR and then convert to helicopter IFR. So you get two to three pilots with helicopter IFR for the same amount of money you have to spend, to get an helicopter IFR-rating without the detour. But - it costs a lot of time to do it that way. One squadron is even evaluating autogyros for police work. Iīm quite happy, to have propper helicopters provided for my work. Twins with enough power so spare, IFR and TCAS fitted. You canīt always save money and get the same benefit. Old saying, if you think training is expensive, try an accident instead! Greetings Flying Bull