National Police Air Service: Nine Helicopters Less | UK Police News - Police Oracle
The new National Police Air Service (NPAS) is on schedule and will deliver better air coverage despite having almost 10 fewer helicopters than forces previously had altogether.
That is the view of ACPO lead for Air Support Chief Constable Alex Marshall (pictured) who said the NPAS would also cost 20 per cent less than the cost of total current regional provision.
He said although the total number of helicopters was being reduced from 33 to 24, they would be better and more sensibly positioned throughout the country to ensure adequate coverage of the skies. This will ensure the less than 20-minute response of aircraft is protected, he told PoliceOracle.com at the ACPO Summer Conference in Manchester.
He said: “I’m convinced it is doable – it will be a strong operational service and cost less for the tax payer.”
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CC Marshall said: “Forces will be sent the nearest available helicopter."
Cool, looking for VMispers on Perranporth Beach at 4 in the morning, will be slightly different scenery to Sandwell Valley
Although I'm not convinced about the 20 minutes!
