The Strategic Board sets the direction for the National Police Air Service and holds the lead Local Chief Constable to account for the operational delivery of the service, on behalf of the other police bodies of England and Wales.
The National Police Air Service (NPAS) has a national network of bases across England and Wales.
In addition to the regional bases displayed on the map, NPAS also operates from a base at Lippitts Hill, Epping Forest, from which it provides a 24-hour air service for London, in support of the Metropolitan Police Service.
Governing the National Police Air Service and setting its strategic direction is the National Strategic Board.
Operations are delivered via a lead force model, which was established as part of a National Police Collaboration Agreement.
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.
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As a Base Manager on secondment to the National Police Air Service (NPAS) you'll be a motivated leader who will manage and develop a team of specialists (up to 11 Tactical Flight Officers and 5 Pilots). They (and you) will use their bespoke skills and equipment to provide effective police air operations across England & Wales.
Working for the National Police Air Service is something very unique, and incredibly rewarding. There are a wide and diverse range of roles, behind the scenes and up in the air. But wherever you are in our team, we are all working for the same goal - to save people's lives and make our communities safer.
The NPAS National Strategic Board is a comprised of a Chief Officer and Police and Crime Commissioner for each of the six National Police Air Service (NPAS regions), a representative of the Home Secretary and the National Business Area Lead for Police Aviation.
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...
This report highlights the valuable and unique work of the ground and air crews of the National Police Air Service (NPAS).
NPAS is the UK’s largest non-military operator of onshore helicopters.