Bell is a trusted partner for public safety operators across the globe. We developed and fielded the world's first police helicopter more than 73 years ago. Bell is still partnered with that same agency today, as well as hundreds more across 6 continents. We are focused on pioneering new products, technology and support to enhance and further your critical public safety missions.
Your agency needs proven platforms with speed, range and advanced capabilities for public safety missions. Most importantly, you need a partner ready to provide industry-leading support, aftermarket solutions and training. Bell is that partner.
The Chief Pilot walks us through their mission and operation in Denver with the Bell 407GXi.
The Swedish National Police launched their air support unit with a Bell 47. Many years later, their unit consist of nine 429s throughout the country. Hear from Swedish Police Air Support leadership about their history, operations and use of the Bell 429.
Members of the Butte County Sheriff's department discuss the versatility, power and performance of the Bell 505 for public safety missions.
Terry Miyauchi serves as the Public Safety Segment Manager for Bell and has the privilege of working exclusively with SAR, Fire and Police aviation units globally. Terry plays an integral role in supporting Bell’s sales team as a subject matter expert in parapublic and law enforcement operations and leverages his extensive law enforcement and pilot experience to bridge the gap between customer needs and Bell solutions. Recently, he has been instrumental in cementing Bell aircraft as key law enforcement assets throughout new and existing aerial units across global markets.
Terry started his aviation career in the mid-1980s and served in the U.S. Army as an AeroScout pilot.. Through the years, he has worked as a pilot, instructor pilot, standardization pilot, safety officer, regional manager and most recently retired from the Arizona Department of Public Safety where he was the Aviation Commander.
Terry holds a bachelor’s degree in Professional Aeronautics and master’s degree in Aviation Leadership, both from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University. He has amassed more than 7,000 commercial helicopter hours in more than 12 helicopter types and holds FAA pilot ratings in helicopters, airplanes, gliders, and lighter-than-air balloons.