What I never understood then when I was flying the things, nor now, when I'm not is why hasn't the Brit government made police air ops: State aircraft. Just like the Gendarmerie? It would make life a lot easier approving various mods etc.
The only useful response I got then was that as the a/c got sold off, without an EASA Cof AW the hulls would be worthless.
But now its a national thang - why not convert to state rule?
shooting from a helo/rapid roping/winching would be the norm for everyone.........
Any reasonable ideas?