LAW ENFORCEMENT AVIATION COALITION, Inc. AIR-ONE SEARCH & RESCUE HELICOPTERS Founded and Coordinated by the Winthrop Harbor Police Department

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Air Support Call-Out Procedures

The Winthrop Harbor Police Department (WHPD) is the founding agency and coordinator of the Law Enforcement Aviation Coalition, Inc. (LEAC), which provides no-cost air support services to law enforcement and fire service agencies throughout the region. Known by their familiar air-to-ground call sign, "Air-One", LEAC helicopters are frequently called out by local agencies who would otherwise not have airborne capabilities available. LEAC is a not-for-profit, 501(c)3, charitable organization, staffed by volunteers who are professionals from the aviation, law enforcement and fire service sectors. The WHPD dispatch center (847-872-2131) is the designated communications point for all AIR-ONE helicopter operations. There is no cost to the requesting agency or to the Village of Winthrop Harbor for these missions. All operational costs are underwritten by LEAC, with funding sources including government, corporate, community and agency contributions. For further information, please visit the official AIR-ONE Web site, or contact WHPD Chief Joel Brumlik [e-mail] at 847-746-3868, extension 700, or LEAC Director of Operations Mike Bitton [e-mail] at extension 861.   AIR-ONE Web site | WHPD Home Page