LA County Sheriff uses SkyWeb to navigate Presidential TFRs
Source: SkyTrac, 04-Feb-13
During the recent presidential campaign, local law enforcement agencies and other departments needed to be aware of the temporary flight restrictions (TFRs) in place to accommodate the presidential candidates’ movements across the country. LA County Sheriff’s Department (LASD) made extensive use of SkyWeb, SkyTrac’s asset management program to ensure aircraft avoided TFRs, and to identify [...]
LA County Sheriff faces questions over payments to Hangar One
Source: LA Times, 28-Mar-12
Los Angeles County sheriff’s officials overpaid a private contractor nearly $11 million for work that wasn’t needed and aircraft equipment they already had, according to allegations in a sheriff’s memo (see full story)
LA Sheriff installs 12 Air Comm aircon systems
Source: Air Comm, 12-Feb-12
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD) Aero Bureau has completed installation of new Air Comm air conditioning systems for the Bureau’s 12 recently purchased American Eurocopter AS350B2 AStar helicopters. The LASD selected Air Comm in a competitive bid to equip the new AStar fleet with air conditioning systems that meet the Air Bureau’s rigorous [...]
Life cycle cost advantages help Donaldson win LA Sheriff AS350 filter order
Source: Donaldson, 21-Aug-11
Donaldson Aerospace & Defense, a division of Donaldson Company, Inc. (NYSE: DCI), is helping one of the nation’s leading local law enforcement agencies improve the safety, efficiency and cost-effective operation of its aviation unit. The Los Angeles County Sheriff Department (LASD) Aero Bureau selected the company to provide inlet barrier filters (IBF) for the Bureau’s [...]
WinAir software provides significant ROI for LA County Sheriff’s Dept
Source: Av-Base Systems, 07-Aug-11
WinAir yet again proves to be a critical tool in aviation maintenance and inventory management with its recent role in the LASD’s replacement of their patrol and surveillance fleet of AS350s – AV-BASEsystems.com. The LA County Sheriff’s Department (LASD), headquartered in Monterey Park, California, is the USA’s largest Sheriff’s department and the seventh largest law [...]
Aero Dynamix delivers eighth NVG modification on LA County Sheriff AS350B2
Source: Aero Dynamix, 20-Jul-11
Aero Dynamix Inc. is very proud to announce the delivery of the eighth Night Vision Goggle (NVG) modified AS350 to Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. “We are very pleased to be working with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department on this project” stated General Manager Dennis Trout. “We are performing the night vision cockpit modification [...]
American Eurocopter showcases AStar leadership at ALEA 2011
Source: American Eurocopter, 18-Jul-11
The AStar family of helicopters has become the standard in airborne law enforcement. It is a reliable, high performance platform that has been proven throughout the U.S. law enforcement community. In service with agencies like U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Los Angeles Police Department, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, Texas Department of Public Safety, California [...]
American Eurocopter delivers last of 12 AS350B2 order to LA County Sheriff
Source: American Eurocopter, 09-Jun-11
June 8, 2011 Grand Prairie, TX – Today, American Eurocopter announced that it has delivered the 12th AS350 B2 to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. This completes the order of 12 AS350 B2 helicopters that were purchased in August 2010 as part of an upgrade program for the department’s Aero Bureau fleet. “American Eurocopter [...]
American Eurocopter delivers 10th of 12 AS350B2s to LA County Sheriff
Source: HeliHub.com, 09-May-11
Last week, American Eurocopter delivered the tenth AS350B2 to the Los Angeles County Sheriff Dept’s Aero Bureau out of a fleet of twelve on order. The Aero Bureau operates out of a large dedicated facility at Long Beach Airport. The twelve are registered N950LA through N962LA omitting N952LA.
Helinet launches multi-helicopter surveillance solution for LA County Sheriff
Source: Helinet, 03-Mar-11
Helinet Technologies, an international provider of aviation technology solutions to the law enforcement, government and military markets, announced today its selection by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD) to develop and support a comprehensive microwave downlink system for the Department’s new fleet of 14 patrol helicopters. Created in partnership with the LASD’s Aero Bureau, [...]
Dart provides 14 new AKV engine cycle counters to LA County Sheriff
Source: DART Helicopter Services, 16-Feb-11
Oceanside, CA, February 16, 2011 — DART Helicopter Services will improve operational safety and maintenance efficiency for one of the nation’s leading law enforcement aviation units. DART will provide 14 AKV advanced rotary wing cycle counters with Vehicle and Engine Management Display (VEMD) capabilities to the Los Angeles County Sheriff Department’s (LASD) Aero Bureau. The [...]
Long Beach Police look to buy pre-owned AS350B2s to replace EC130s
Source: Contra Costa Times, 31-Jan-11
Police officials want to buy the helicopters from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department at a cost of up to $3.5M. The City Council will decide whether to approve the purchase at its Tuesday meeting. The city purchased the current EC130s, for $5.7M in 2001
Hangar One Avionics win completion contract for LA County Sheriff AS350B2 fleet
Source: Hangar One Avionics, 20-Jan-11
Hangar One Avionics, a division of Schubach Aviation specializing in repairs and installation services for government and private aircraft, has been awarded a multi-million dollar contract by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD) to transform its new fleet of 14 Eurocopter AS 350 B2 helicopters into mission-ready aircraft. Per the contract, Hangar One will [...]
Long Beach police look to swap EC130s out for pre-owned AS350B2s to save money
Source: Gazettes, 24-Nov-10
According to Lt. Richard Rocchi of the Long Beach Police Dept, it may not be too long before the unit receives two well-maintained used Eurocopter AS350B2 helicopters from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.
Flightcell DZM selected by LA County Sheriff for satellite and cellular comms
Source: Flightcell International, 17-Nov-10
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD) has announced the selection of the Flightcell DZM2 system for their new fleet of 14 Eurocopter AS 350 B2 patrol helicopters. The aircraft are currently undergoing completion at Hangar One, Carlsbad, CA and will be specifically tailored to the needs of the LASD Air Support Unit. The DZM2 [...]
Los Angeles County Sheriff selects Becker Avionics’ Digital Audio and Intercom System
Source: Becker Avionics, 13-Oct-10
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD) has announced the selection of the Becker Avionics’ Digital Audio and Intercom System (DVCS6100) for their new fleet of 14 Eurocopter AS 350 B2 patrol helicopters. The aircraft will soon undergo completion at Hangar One, Carlsbad, California and will be specifically tailored to the needs of the LASD [...]
LA County Sheriff buys 12 AS350B2s
Source: American Eurocopter, 03-Aug-10
(note, HeliHub.com first reported this story over two months back on 2nd June 2010 – see here). What follows below is the manufacturer’s press release Grand Prairie, TX – American Eurocopter announced today that the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department has purchased 12 AS350 B2 helicopters. The helicopters will be placed into service with the [...]
