I'm right on the border of Santa Ana and Costa Mesa by South Coast and just heard the tail end of a loudspeaker flyby, sounded like an amber alert, does anyone have a link to reports or anything? The first AStar arrived in March of 2005 and the second in March of 2006. My friend was at the block party going on in Santa Ana. During pilo…

I was driving down the 22 Freeway near the 57 / 5 interchange at 9pm last night (6-9-18) and a Police helicopter was using their spotlight to pick out cars. Refresher training periodically refreshes pilots in initial training and special operations duties, skills and subjects. I am not certain but my brother just texted me to not go downtown for there is an active shooter there. Many suspects would not be captured without the assistance of the helicopter. The Sheriff's proposal for a helicopter support unit was approved by the Board of Supervisor's in July, 1984. At the time they were still unsure if it was a dud or not. But I was in one of the parking structures at the time that they wouldn't let anyone leave. While breaking up the fight, they observed a hand grenade in close proximity. Be safe everyone! On Santa Ana Bvd near downtown there is a helicopter circling the last 30 min asking everyone to get off the street and out of the parking structure stating “it is not safe to be outside”...any idea what’s happening or is this a regular thing in SA? Examples include: mountain flying, over-water flight and external load operations.

Duke 1 aircraft regularly conducts self-initiated activities while on patrol flights, and assists ground units on calls for service by Sheriff's dispatch.  They direct ground units in the apprehension of fleeing suspects, and participate in over 300 high-speed pursuits a year. Parking attendants seemed to not have a clue. Santa Ana.

Not sure, caught something about a 5 yr old but couldn't make it out. Our helicopters have been able to take over pursuits from above, allowing ground units to slow down and receive directions as to the location and direction of the suspect(s). Flight OperationsThe Aviation Support Bureau is responsible for aerial support of Law Enforcement and Fire/Rescue personnel during routine and high-risk operations.  Patrol Helicopter “Duke 1” provides 24/7 helicopter coverage to all Sheriff’s patrol jurisdictions, including the city of Santa Ana.

Officers assigned to work the “Block Party" observed a large fight at 4th / French. He told me there was a grenade on the street or something and cops were kicking people out. The helicopter, named “Duke” responds to thousands of calls for service each year in Santa Ana, providing ground officers with valuable tactical information. If, as a result of the evaluation during a proficiency check, a pilot is found to be deficient in any area, immediate training is provided to bring the pilot back to the desired level of proficiency.

 High speed vehicle pursuits jeopardize the safety of the suspect, the pursuing officer and the general public. This system is operated manually or slaved to the camera with the touch of a button. Who brings a grenade to a block party? Duke 1 aircraft regularly conducts self-initiated activities while on patrol flights, and assists ground units on calls for service by Sheriff's dispatch.  They direct ground units in the apprehension of fleeing suspects, and participate in over 300 high-speed pursuits a year. Posted by 3 years ago. This procedure is most effective and has led to an increased arrest rate with a significant decrease in the likelihood of the suspect(s) causing serious injury or damage to persons or property.Â. Before leaving downtown though, I heard a lot of sirens heading in the general direction of the block party. These highly qualified personnel, supported by an experienced management team of senior staff officers, provide a professional and safety oriented Air Support Bureau. https://twitter.com/SantaAnaPD/status/1005665296802197504?s=19. I got hit on the head with a water bottle that someone threw into a crowd on French St & 4th. Special operations training provides initial qualification in detail missions that require advanced flight operations skills. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast, More posts from the orangecounty community, /r/OrangeCounty - subreddit for Orange County, California, Press J to jump to the feed. In addition, the Bureau has over 50 volunteer Professional Services Responders (PSR) and Reserve Deputies who assist with staffing Search & Rescue and Patrol aircraft.  All are seasoned law enforcement veterans, with an extensive range of aviation and law enforcement experience.Â. I was heading in to play on one of the stages when I ran into the bandleader he had said there was a bomb called but it seemed to have been a dud. So it probably is Amber alert then? The New Hippies. Zaid Tabani. something about a missing kid.. got about 2/3s of it. Can confirm. https://www.ocregister.com/2018/03/19/traffic-stop-turns-up-hand-grenade-in-santa-ana-bomb-squad-is-investigating/. I've heard them do it before for a missing child as well.

Our helicopters have been able to take over pursuits from above, allowing ground units to slow down and receive directions as to the location and direction of the suspect(s).

OC Helicopters is amazing. Each year the helicopter crews assist with hundreds of arrests, pursuits and crimes in progress. Read More. Santa Ana police helicopter announcement flyby?

On Santa Ana Bvd near downtown there is a helicopter circling the last 30 min asking everyone to get off the street and out ... (6-9-18) and a Police helicopter was using their spotlight to pick out cars. Noa James.

Once slaved to the camera, the searchlight follows wherever the camera is targeted by the TFO. How interesting.

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Our helicopters have been able to take over pursuits from above, allowing ground units to slow down and receive directions as to the location and direction of the suspect(s). As if guns aren't enough? The Aviation Support Bureau is staffed by a Lieutenant, two Sergeants, eight Deputy Sheriffs (including two who are licensed paramedics), one Santa Ana Police Officer, one Telecommunication Engineer III, and two inspector helicopter mechanics.Â. Travesura, which is pro skateboarder Leo Romero’s band. he Air Support Bureau is equipped with five helicopters: two AS350B3e “AStar” patrol helicopters, one AS350B2 AStar patrol helicopter, and two UH-1H “Huey” medium lift helicopters.

It was a missing elderly man, 68, with Dementia who had wandered away from his home.