National Police Air Service
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Supporting police forces across England & Wales with air support. Our helicopters & aeroplanes operate from a national network of bases. Not monitored 24/7.
Wakefield, England
Joined January 2016
🚁 Which #NPAS helicopter is the grandparent of the fleet? Which one's the baby? And who’s clocked the most miles in the sky?. This #WorldHelicopterDay we're introducing the fleet - one aircraft at a time. 📸 Head to Instagram to meet them:
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🚁 NPAS COO Chief Supt Fiona Gaffney responds to footage of our helicopter during a pursuit in @MerseyPolice area. “This was a legitimate policing task in support of public safety. The crew acted appropriately and within regulations.”. 📄 Full statement:
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RT @metpoliceuk: Dangerous driver arrested – double the speed limit and wrong side of carriageway, with no consideration for the safety of….
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Today marks 80 years since Victory over Japan and the end of WWII. On #VJ80, NPAS honours the courage of those who served and remembers those who gave everything. We thank all who serve - past and present 🫡. #Victory80 #ServiceAndSacrifice #NPASRemembers
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RT @WYP_Cadets: Last week our Leeds South cadets were treated to a visit to the National Police Air Service base at Wakefield. The tactical….
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NPAS crews responded to thousands of calls in July, delivering high-impact results across England & Wales. 📊 Want to see how we performed - and what’s changed since April?. 👉 Read the full update: #NPAS #PoliceAviation #PerformanceUpdate #UKPolicing.
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RT @AviationWeek: The UK’s National Police Air Service (#NPAS) has begun testing a rotary-wing uncrewed aircraft system (#UAS) that eventua….
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The UK’s National Police Air Service (NPAS) has begun testing the Schiebel S-100 rotary-wing uncrewed aircraft system as a potential complement to its crewed helicopters.
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We’ve launched our first #BVLOS uncrewed aircraft trials – a major step in shaping the future of police air support across England & Wales. Funded by @ukhomeoffice, using @SchiebelGroup CAMCOPTER® S-100, with support from @UK_CAA & @NATS. Read more:
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🚴♀️ On #YorkshireDay, our COO Ch Supt Fiona Gaffney joins the @PolUnityTourUK cycling in memory of fallen officers with @WestYorksPolice & @syptweet. The ride ends at the National Memorial Arboretum, supporting @UK_COPS . 🔗. #InMemory #PoliceUnityTour
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✈️ #NPAS Fixed Wing supported @LancsPolice during a targeted day of action in Preston, seizing 40 illegal vehicles as part of #OpCenturion. Two aircraft provided wide-area coverage, showcasing the value of aerial support in tackling ASB. Read more:
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A pawfect outcome! 🐾. Great teamwork between @GMPDogs and NPAS – aerial support and four paws on the ground making a real impact. 🚁🐶. #PoliceAirSupport #Teamwork #NPAS #GMP #TacticalSupport #PawfectPartners @NPASNorthWest.
More great work from GMP Dogs last night. TVIU were in pursuit of a motor vehicle with 5 persons on board. NPAS 🚁 were assisting as it crashed into Greggs. PD Harley stopped one in his track’s straight away, and a 2 gave up when he saw Harley on the other side of a fence.🐾🐾
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🚁 An NPAS helicopter crew was hit by a laser en route to a missing person search in #Doncaster. Guided by the crew, @syptweet officers acted fast & arrested a man in his 40s. #NPAS #LaserAttack #Doncaster. Read more:
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🚁 Assisting @MerseyPolice in St Helens, our NPAS crew tracked a suspect stolen moped after it failed to stop for officers. The pursuit ended safely with two arrests & the vehicle recovered. Great teamwork with Roads Policing, Dog Section & local units.
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Two males arrested after stolen moped spotted in St Helens
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🚁 NPAS supported @cheshirepolice officers & the Armed Response Unit during an incident in Elton yesterday. A man was arrested on suspicion of possessing an offensive weapon following reports of abusive behaviour. Enquiries ongoing. Read more:
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Officers have arrested a man following an incident in Elton.
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🚁 “Flying into the future” - our COO Fiona Gaffney reflects on a landmark year for NPAS in @ESTmagUK including new aircraft, innovation, & operational highlights. 📖 Read the full article: #NPAS #PoliceAviation #EmergencyServices #Leadership #Police
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🚨 Two teenagers have been arrested by @MerseyPolice after the NPAS Barton crew was targeted by a laser while flying over Liverpool. Shining a laser at an aircraft is a serious offence that endangers lives. More info: #NPAS #LaserStrike #AviationSafety
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🚨 SOS Extreme Rescues returns this evening and NPAS features in Episode 1 with our amazing TFO PC Caz Roberts-Simcock from NPAS Hawarden. 📺 Watch at 7pm on @BBCWales @BBCTwo or stream on @BBCiPlayer. #NPAS #SOSExtremeRescues #BBC #Wales @DarlunTv @NPASSouthWest
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