From the ACPO press release from Oct last year at the NPAS launch.
This is a great example of police working together to improve services for the public while saving money.
Cllr Brian Greenslade, The Association of Police Authorities (APA) lead on Air Support said,
"The National Police Air Service has the potential to deliver better public protection at lower cost.
Lets not doubt that this is a BETTER service.. (as far as ACPO are concerned)