![]() ![]() In particular, he mentions the success they have achieved in intercepting speeding motorcyclists on the ‘Sea to Sky’ highway in Vancouver this sinuous highway is well known for high fatalities due to reckless driving and speeding. Operationally, the EC120 has been extremely successful in targeted traffic areas as well as in general police support.” “Our relationship with the Eurocopter technical reps at the Vancouver airport and with sales support has been excellent. Edwards is very happy with the support from Eurocopter Canada. Having just recently hit the 500-hour mark, P. Noise is a huge issue in urban patrol operations and we have received very few noise complaints when using the EC120.” Perry Edwards of the Vancouver RCMP comments, “We were very deliberate when picking this aircraft. The ultra quiet EC120 Colibri minimizes noise complaints in an urban environment and often leaves criminals unaware of the observing presence above. “The helicopter,” says tactical support officer Dave Saunders of York Regional Police, “is a mainstay of York’s tactical support unit.” The helicopter service fills an often indispensable role in supporting the tactical, canine, and traffic units, while also providing general air support. Roles include tactical support missions such as searching for lost citizens, tracking suspects, protecting public figures, gathering intelligence and monitoring traffic.
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