Our National Police Air Service Frequently Asked Questions - FAQs. Such as : What is the National Police Air Service (NPAS)? Who hosts the operation and service of NPAS? How is NPAS funded? Why do police forces need air support? And more...
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Projects
Operating a police aviation service involves much more than just putting aircraft in the sky.
Our teams need the best equipment to gather evidence, communicate and stay safe, which is why our Project Management Office is an integral part of our service.
Thinking of joining NPAS?We’ve created this FAQ to help answer the most common questions we receive about recruitment, training, and life at NPAS.
The National Police Air Service (NPAS) provides all police forces across England and Wales with air support. NPAS runs a fleet of helicopters from a national network of bases.
We are really pleased to be popping along to Essex Police's community event on Friday 12 January 2024, at St Mary's Church, on Loughton High Road.
Operating a police aviation service involves much more than just putting aircraft in the sky. Our teams need the best equipment to work collaboratively, gather evidence, communicate and stay safe, which is why our Project Delivery Team is an integral part of our service.
The independent review was commissioned by the NSB in 2021 in direct response to a decision taken by the authority to withdraw as the lead policing body for NPAS.A Transition Programme was established, delivered by Bluelight Commercial under the direction of a dedicated Board, which reported to the National Strategic Board.
The Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) of West Yorkshire, Mark Burns Williamson, plays a lead role in the governance of the National Police Air Service (NPAS) and chairs the NPAS National Strategic Board.
The Freedom of Information Act 2000 gives a general right of access to all types of recorded information held by public authorities, sets out exemptions from that right and places a number of obligations on public authorities.