The NPAS vision and values
The National Police Air Service (NPAS) proudly delivers air support to every police force in England and Wales.
Every day, up and down the country, police helicopter and aeroplane crews save lives, tackle criminality and keep people and communities safer.
NPAS was formed in 2012 following a national collaboration agreement which legislated that all police forces in England and Wales will work together to:
- Maximise the benefits of air support to the delivery of frontline police services
- Achieve a lower cost service than one which is procured and managed on a local basis
- Form an integrated part of the wider policing strategy
- Harness innovation in the aviation sector for the benefits of policing
It is our ongoing vision to deliver an adaptive, technology-driven and highly effective air support service which can continue to meet the evolving demands of policing in the delivery of public safety, underpinned by a culture which is safety-conscious, customer-focused, and performance-driven.
Our values
Safety-conscious
Safety comes first. We have a strong and proud safety culture which is embedded throughout our organisation. When it comes to the safety of the public, our staff and emergency services colleagues, we will not compromise.
Customer-focused
We listen to our customers and look for ways to adapt our service to meet their needs, as best as we can. We are honest and open in our communication and recognise the value of partnership working for continuous improvement.
Performance-driven
We are passionate about our work and driven to deliver results: saving lives and disrupting criminality. We are innovative in our thinking and committed to providing the very best service, for the very best value.