Many of you have asked me what's up with my personal fleet of black helicopters landing at the Police and Public Works station last week.
What really happened is the Law Enforcement Aviation Coalition (LEAC) conducted a training/educational session at our facility. LEAC was started by the Winthrop Harbor Police Department to provide air support for law enforcement in northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.
In 2005 they incorporated as a not for profit charitable organization. They own three Bell OH58 helicopters and have access to a privately owned Bell 430. The helicopters are based out of the Rockford, IL area and Kenosha, WI. The helicopters are equipped with Forward Looking Infrared (FLIR), Night Vision, flood/spotlights, and radios to communicate with ground units.
Two helicopters landed and were displayed. I have attached several pictures and more information can be obtained at their website, www.airsupport.com
All of their personnel are volunteers. Having these helicopters available are a great resource to the Village. Please let me know if you have any questions. Thank you.
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