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Yavapai County accepts contract to outfit sheriff’s helicopter for night search‑and‑rescue
Summary
The board approved a Safeware cooperative agreement authorizing FLIR, night‑vision avionics, a Bambi bucket and other upgrades for the county helicopter; sheriff’s staff said the aircraft is used multiple times weekly for rescues and urged continued budget support for operations and maintenance.
The Yavapai County Board of Supervisors unanimously accepted a contract on Dec. 3 to purchase safety and mission equipment for the county sheriff’s helicopter.
Chief Deputy Jeff Newnham told supervisors the aircraft is vital for search‑and‑rescue and high‑risk patrol missions and that recent calls required outside counties to respond because the county lacked some equipment. Newnham said the package includes a forward‑looking infrared camera, a Bambi…
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