Airborne Law Enforcement ~ A Photographic Essay
Police Pilots
by Christian L. Memmott
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About the Book
Aviation in law enforcement has never been more critical than it is today. More than once an aircraft—be it fixed-wing or helicopter—has been responsible for isolating the bad guy and keeping him at bay while ground forces close in. With today’s sophisticated and technologically-equipped criminal, every resource must be brought to bear in the painstaking art of gathering evidence and ultimate apprehension.
Aircraft and piloting in law enforcement is a resource that cannot be underestimated. Today, as historically, fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters are utilized in a variety of missions, ranging from surveillance to transporting criminals. Police pilots are a breed unto themselves and are forever endangered not only by the nature of their missions but by the prospect of inclement weather and precarious terrain. From a raid on a marijuana field high in the Siskiyous to tracking an erratic Interstate getaway, police pilots and their aircraft play an indispensable role in achieving desired results.
Features & Details
- Primary Category: Arts & Photography Books
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Project Option: Standard Landscape, 10×8 in, 25×20 cm
# of Pages: 200 - Publish Date: Feb 25, 2009
- Language English
- Keywords Law Enforcement, Aircraft, Photos, Aviation, Cops, Airplanes, Helicopters, Flying, Pilot, Police
About the Creator
After growing up on the East Coast, Christian made his way westward and ultimately realized a childhood dream of becoming a Police Pilot. Christian started flying in 1987. For several years he owned a graphic design studio in Northern California and later became a Police Officer with a busy police department in the Sacramento Valley. There he worked on patrol and in other various assignments. He received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Aviation from Utah Valley University. Later he became a Sheriff's Pilot and Deputy. His official Law Enforcement Aviation Career began with the Butte County Sheriff's Department as a pilot and flight instructor. He was assigned to a narcotics task force flying fixed-wing aircraft during surveillance missions and helicopters for search & rescue, marijuana eradication and other special operations. His stories and experience are endless. This book is the result of his love for law enforcement and aviation.