Starting Up

From no aviation to a public safety aviation unit in under two years: Hear from the chief, command staff and officers flying a Bell 505 on their journey and mission successes along the way in Peoria, Arizona.

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Starting Up: Launch

In Peoria, Arizona, the police department is launching a new aviation unit to enhance surveillance, support officers on the ground and assist fire department rescue and wildfire operations.

Starting Up: Mission

Peoria, Arizona's new aviation unit uses the Bell 505 to improve response times, support officers and firefighters, and add an aerial layer of protection across the growing West Valley.

Starting Up: The Chief

Chief Thomas Intrieri explains how Peoria's Bell 505 aviation unit provides an aerial force multiplier, improves officer awareness and helps protect citizens and first responders.

Supporting Peoria's new Public Safety Aviation Unit

Discover how Peoria's team keeps its Bell 505 mission-ready with Bell Customer Support Engineers, technical guidance, parts support and customer service available when needed.

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