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...
The National Strategic Board (NSB) sets the overall direction for the National Police Air Service (NPAS) and holds the lead Local Chief Constable accountable for the operational delivery of the service on behalf of all police bodies across England and Wales.
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.
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The National Police Air Service (NPAS) provides air support to police forces across England and Wales. We are a national support service and are not the lead agency for the incidents we attend.
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.
The National Police Air Service (NPAS) provides borderless air support to all police forces across England and Wales 24 hours a day, seven days a week,365 days of the year. On a daily basis, NPAS tackles criminality, helps save lives and keeps people and communities safe.
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.
What is the purpose of the uncrewed aircraft trials (UAT)?
Throughout 2023/24, an independent programme of work, commissioned by the National Strategic Board and delivered through BlueLight Commercial, continued to explore options for the future hosting arrangements and delivery model of national police air support.