October 2016

Vol 2-10

LAW ENFORCEMENT AERIAL PLATFORM SYSTEM (LEAPS) PROVIDES SURVEILLANCE FOR LANCASTER WITH AERIAL OBSERVATION

During September 2016, LASD formally logged 11 LEAPS service calls where tactical field operations were supported. LEAPS was deployed 156 times for a total of 36.4 hours and was airborne and available 310.2 hours during September. LEAPS provided airborne observation and locations in the recovery of 3 vehicles and additional surveillance and observations of an altercation over a lost wallet. Provided observation of burglary suspect and a threatening bus passenger. Provided observation over the Streets of Lancaster Grand Prix event on the BLVD. When personnel are trained and proficient on LEAPS operation, the number of surveillance events and arrests LEAPS supports are maximized.

11 Surveillance

Ops

1 Persons with

a Gun

3 Abandoned

Vehicles

1 Other Offenses

1 Burglary

Includes fights, assaults, robberies, terror threats, missing persons, person with gun, domestic violence and murder

PEOPLE

12%

Includes suspicious persons or circumstances, trespassing, indecent exposure, contempt

DISTURBANCES

6%

18%

VEHICLES Includes abandoned vehicles, traffic stops and accidents, auto theft, drunk driving, hit and run

65%

OBSERVATIONS General over flights and non-specific calls

Dispatch Summary

AeroView specializes in aerial surveillance solutions and operations at a competitive price point. AeroView operates the LEAPS aircraft seven days a week 365 days a year for the City of Lancaster. AeroView provides via SCSI all maintenance, training and technical support for the City of Lancaster–owned LEAPS aircraft, camera and ground equipment

CONTACT LEAPS Kent Burns

661-940-0525 LEAPS@spiraltechinc.com