AIRBOURNE POLICE


There are two sections of Airbourne Police:



 the first is Patrol/interception.  These men and women pilot the various mini-copters and AV-Bikes that comprise the NCPD Road Defense network.  Their primary role is in providing vast backup and assistance to crisis situations, and acting as intercept and chase vehicles in pursuit scenarios.  The aircraft they pilot are generally one man personal helicopters or aerodynes.  They wear the same jumpsuit and armored Vest as normal patrol officers, and may choose to wear the optional inserts and plating.  However this uniform uses different slightly magnetically charged boots to offer stability and sure footing on the cycles, and a sophisticated helmet with a full police radio, Low Light, Tele-optics Anti-dazzle, Heads-up display, and motion direct link to the various weapon systems of the craft (the link means that the gun tracks according to movement of the eye).  Pilots car far less in the way of equipment, as they are not expected to make personal arrests.

The patrol/intercept pilots generally fly in pairs or soLo can be transported and launched in groups of 6 from a deployment truck in emergency situations or in cases where extra support is expected to be necessary.

Patrol/Intercept Pilots are issued the following gear:
Standard Uniform and Armor with optional additional plates and inserts
Patrol/Intercept Helmet
Magnetically charged boots
Dress Uniform
Badge (w. cookie cutter and homing beacon)
Police ID
O.I.D. BUTTOn
Gun Belt and Holster
Armalite .44
Extra semi auto handgun magazines x2
Notebook


PATROL/INTERCEPT PILOTS ARE GENERALLY
ISSUED THE FOLLOWING VEHICLES:
GRUMMEN AV-32
BELL F-152
NAMIKO H-P156 "FIREBEE"


The other section of Police pilots are known as the Support/Transport wing.  Thes pilots fly the heavier Transport and assault Aerodynes and Helicopters used to carry SWAT, C-SWAT, and other rapid response teams.  These pilots do not wear any of the standard unifrom, instead they wear a blue flight suit and a flight helmet (SP 20) with a built in radio (which connects to the aircraft's radio for stronger reception)  and a visor that offers Heads-up display, Anti-dazzle, and Low Light.

Most often these pilots operate in pairs to fly a single vehicle, a pilot and co-pilot/navigator.  The number of vehicles deployed at any time is directly proportionate to the severity of the threat or emergency, however the majority of the time, one is more than sufficient.


TRANSPORT/ASSAULT PILOTS ARE GENERALLY
ISSUED THE FOLLOWING VEHICLES:
Standard Uniform and Armor with optional additional plates and inserts
Patrol/Intercept Helmet
Magnetically charged boots
 Dress Uniform
Badge (w. cookie cutter and homing beacon)
Police ID
O.I.D. BUTTOn
Gun Belt and Holster
Armalite .44
Extra semi auto handgun magazines x2
Notebook


TRANSPORT/ASSAULT ARE GENERALLY
ISSUED THE FOLLOWING VEHICLES:
AV-6
BOEING "CITYHAWK" UAAV
HUEY POLICE HELICOPTER



(Written by Deric Bernier, images from AD Police.)