Aero Detail, San Angelo County Sheriff's Department

Overview
In 1998 the San Angelo County Sheriff’s Department operated four Bell helicopters. Three were surplus U.S. Army helicopters acquired from the federal government as a grant. The helicopters were based at Forgan Air Force Base. One of the helicopters was normally in the air each night, and one usually flew during daylight hours.

Today the department operates one Bell helicopter (radio call sign: Sky 4), three Eurocopter-EC120 5-passenger helicopters (call sign: Sky 5 through 7), and one surplus UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter donated from the National Guard (Sky 3).

The aircraft are used to patrol troubled neighborhoods, pursue fleeing suspects and assist ground units as much as possible, such as during searches and traffic stops.

Each aircraft is equipped with a high-powered spotlight and thermal imaging equipment.

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