Accessibility Statement for the National Police Air Service website
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Civil Aviation Authority (CAA)The CAA is the UK's aviation regulator. Its work ensures the aviation industry meets the highest safety standards and manages risks effectively. NPAS works closely with the Civil Aviation Authority in the delivery of its air operations.
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The following outlines the terms and conditions under which the National Police Air Service website www.npas.police.uk (or any successor URL), it's content, graphic design, search facilities and online services is made accessible to you.
Our robust Safety Management System (SMS) includes all the necessary organisational structures, accountabilities, polices and procedures to reduce, control and maintain risk to an As Low As Reasonably Practicable (ALARP) level.
The National Police Air Service (NPAS) Operations Centre operates 24 hours a day, year-round and manages requests for air support from all police forces and other agencies across England and Wales.
NPAS is the only holder of a Police Air Operator's Certificate (PAOC) in England and Wales.
To retain our PAOC we are required to employ nine European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and Civil Aviation Authority-approved Form 4 holders, also known as nominated persons.