Archive 2009 – Honourable John van Dongen
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February 28, 2009
AIR 2 LAUNCHED
RICHMOND – Air 2, the second police helicopter to take to the skies over Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley, will double the ability of police to apprehend criminals, said Solicitor John van Dongen, announcing the new chopper at an event in Richmond. Since becoming operational in June, 2006, Air 1 has assisted with nearly 800 arrests for serious offences such as robbery, break-and-enters, gang-related offences, border runners, drug trafficking and even homicide.
The flight crew of traffic safety helicopters Air 1 and Air 2 joined Solicitor General John van Dongen and others at the official launch.
From left: Valerie Roddick, MLA Delta South, Dave Brolin, Pilot Air 2, Constable Curtis Brassington, RCMP Tactical Flight Officer, Dave Hayer, MLA Surrey Tynehead, RCMP Assistant Commissioner Peter German, Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General John van Dongen, Karon Trenaman, ICBC Road Safety Coordinator and Corporal Dwayne Jennings, RCMP officer in charge of the Vancouver helicopter section.
Like Air 1, the new helicopter is a Eurocopter EC-120B Colibri equipped with specialized technology. Cpl. Jennings shows the Solicitor General the adjustability of the high-power 'Nightsun' light.
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