Wichita Police DepartmentAir Section Mission The mission of the Wichita Police Department Air Section is to assist and support ground units engaged in field operations, with a strong emphasis placed on the enhancement of officer safety. All of the Unit's efforts are ultimately geared towards meeting the needs of our community and the citizens we serve. Function The Air Section is a highly effective ground support and primary response unit characterized by a multi-mission profile. As unparalleled observation platforms, the helicopters are uniquely suited to operate as airborne command-and-control centers capable of overseeing virtually every aspect of field operations. In fulfillment of its mission, the Air Section coordinates and supports the operational activities of ground units by assisting with apprehensions, vehicle pursuits, foot chases, criminal investigations, traffic control, search-and-rescue, crime prevention, community-oriented policing activities, and special community events. By incorporating the helicopters into every day operations, proactive helicopter patrols have proven very successful in deterring, preventing, and suppressing crime. The helicopters also serve as "force multipliers" which create the psychological effects of police omnipresence. In addition to its traditional crime fighting role, the Air Section frequently provides assistance to various other city departments in the form of aerial photography, survey, troubleshooting, and transportation. THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR INTEREST IN THE WICHITA POLICE DEPARTMENT AIR SECTION! Lt. Paul J. Shields Supervisor, Air Section Wichita Police DepartmentAir Section455 N. MainWichita, KS 67202 (316) 688-9595 pshields@wichita.gov Air Section Photo Page Air SectionReceives Recognition Air Section History Air Section Equipment Air Section 2011 Annual Statistical Summary Air Section Press Releases Air Section Specialty Unit Insignia Air Section Specialty Unit Patch ALEA 33rd Annual Conference
Wichita Police DepartmentAir Section
Mission
The mission of the Wichita Police Department Air Section is to assist and support ground units engaged in field operations, with a strong emphasis placed on the enhancement of officer safety. All of the Unit's efforts are ultimately geared towards meeting the needs of our community and the citizens we serve.
The Air Section is a highly effective ground support and primary response unit characterized by a multi-mission profile. As unparalleled observation platforms, the helicopters are uniquely suited to operate as airborne command-and-control centers capable of overseeing virtually every aspect of field operations. In fulfillment of its mission, the Air Section coordinates and supports the operational activities of ground units by assisting with apprehensions, vehicle pursuits, foot chases, criminal investigations, traffic control, search-and-rescue, crime prevention, community-oriented policing activities, and special community events. By incorporating the helicopters into every day operations, proactive helicopter patrols have proven very successful in deterring, preventing, and suppressing crime. The helicopters also serve as "force multipliers" which create the psychological effects of police omnipresence. In addition to its traditional crime fighting role, the Air Section frequently provides assistance to various other city departments in the form of aerial photography, survey, troubleshooting, and transportation.
THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR INTEREST IN THE WICHITA POLICE DEPARTMENT AIR SECTION!
Wichita Police DepartmentAir Section455 N. MainWichita, KS 67202 (316) 688-9595
pshields@wichita.gov
Air SectionReceives Recognition
Air Section History
Air Section 2011 Annual Statistical Summary
Air Section Press Releases
Air Section Specialty Unit Patch
ALEA 33rd Annual Conference
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