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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) 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.
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.
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 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.
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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.