Covering 1,300 square miles and serving almost 2 million residents, BSO's Aviation Unit is the only law enforcement aviation unit operating in Broward County. To get an inside look at the elite team in this specialized unit, Sheriff Gregory Tony is joined by special guests, Lieutenant Dave Fernandez who oversees the Special Operations Division, and Deputy Paul Sada, Tactical Flight Officer. This program is unique in that it focuses solely on law enforcement missions offering a significant tactical and intelligence advantage from the sky.
Take a look at their recent achievements from July 1, 2019 - March 1, 2021:
Missions Flown - 5,335
Flight Hours - 3,112
Aircrew Arrests - 718
Outside Agency Assists - 1,916
Stolen Vehicle Recoveries - 541
Missing/Endangered Person Recoveries: 109
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