The Burbank, Glendale Helicopter & What They Do
Zero Tolerance for Racing; GPD
Last night I had just watched the video then posted an infrared rabbit (can't believe I found one) and planned on referencing the infrared technology. But, I forgot what was said in the video, so I kept it humorous with the observatory remark. I didn't post the video because of the serious content. Additionally, I'm not sure if the camera is the same on the 520 as it is on the 103. But I'll post the details later.
Lastly, GPD is doing impressive work with their zero tolerance racing policy.
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Also, worth mentioning. is the disrespectful blunder when mentioning Officer Pilot Steve Conaway. Here is what KTLA wrote:
“If someone were trying to evade us, going onto a dark street under a tree and get out of the car in complete darkness, we would see them clear as day with the infrared camera,” said pilot Steve Conaway.
*They didn't do their research, otherwise they'd know that Steve is a BPD police officer, patrol first then helicopter pilot. He's not only a pilot, he's an officer of the law & KTLA missed that.
I'm going to contact KTLA & tell them [done and done]. Last year, I believe it was CBS, the commentator kept referencing a retired Riverside Sheriff's Sergeant by his first name. I contacted them via post and the Sgt. saw it and thanked me.
Here are the tech specs on the McDonnell Douglas 520N:
Q: What is the difference between Thermal and Infrared [IR]?
A: Active IR systems use short wavelength infrared light to illuminate an area of interest. Some of the infrared energy is reflected back to a camera and interpreted to generate an image. Thermal imaging systems use mid- or long wavelength IR energy. Thermal imagers are passive, and only sense differences in heat.
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AIR SUPPORT [from https://www.burbankpd.org/specialized-units/air-support/]
Understanding the advantages of public safety aviation, the City of Burbank has made a significant investment in establishing the Police Air Support Unit. In 1979, the City joined forces with the City of Glendale to create a joint Air Support Unit which continues to operate today.
The Air Support Unit, located at the Burbank Airport, has a staff of 5 police officers, 1 sergeant, and 1 civilian helicopter mechanic. The unit operates 7 days a week and remains on duty until the early morning hours.
Flying aerial patrol is the unit’s primary duty, but other duties include surveillances, SWAT insertion, fire long-line operations, fire observation flights, photo flights, search and rescue, and conducts ‘green pool’ mosquito- abatement operations, with city inspectors.
The unit provides patrol service to both the cities of Glendale and Pasadena, but will also provide emergency service to other government agencies when requested.
The unit has 3 MD520 NOTAR® helicopters (no tail rotor blades). These aircraft are known for being 50% quieter than helicopters with rear tail rotor blades. All aircraft is equipped with the latest hi-tech equipment which includes a video camera system that can broadcast a live video picture to television monitors on the ground, a computerized map guide (basically a “Thomas Guide” map on a computer screen), color video camera, GPS system, “Lo-Jack” system, and a FLIR camera (night time viewing capability).
Typically, when the air unit is dispatched to a call, it arrives at the scene before the first ground unit 75 % of the time.
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Police Helicopter Pilots are trained Police Officers with one special advantage: They can fly. ... As a Police Helicopter Pilot, you fly overhead, training a spotlight on the bad guys and communicating with the other Police Officers via radio. Saving lives, one race at a time, one car chase at a time, one robbery at a time, etc etc
🐰 got your 6
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