The Spokane County Sheriff's Office (SCSO) acquires a new state-of-the-art helicopter equipped with advanced technology to enhance public safety.
The Spokane County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) unveiled its new $3.4 million Bell 505 helicopter at Felts Field on Wednesday afternoon. The new helicopter replaces two 55-year-old aircraft that have been retired after decades of service. SCSO says the advanced technology in the helicopter will improve its ability to combat rising auto thefts and conduct safer operations, including searches for missing children, Alzheimer’s patients, and outdoor recreationists. .
\The Bell 505 can reach a top speed of 125 knots per hour and a hover ceiling of 14,450 feet. SCSO fully equipped the helicopter with upgraded technology such as thermal imaging cameras and a live-stream video feed. According to retired LAPD officer John Preston, the thermal imaging technology is incredibly advanced. 'It's unbelievable how clear of an image they can get if they wanted to do surveillance over somebody that was a really bad guy. They could fly over at 7,000 feet and read the license plate,' Preston said. \The sheriff’s office received funding for the helicopter from various sources: a $500,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Justice, a $200,000 state grant for the thermal imaging cameras, $1.6 million from Spokane County, and private fundraising efforts
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