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Council funds simulator training for police pilots despite one dissenting vote
Summary
Council approved funding for simulator training specific to the Pilatus PC‑12 platform to improve pilot proficiency and safety; the vote passed 8–1 after debate over expanding aerial surveillance and the role of drones as alternatives.
The Phoenix City Council on Feb. 18 approved funding to pay for simulator training for the police air support unit’s Pilatus PC‑12 pilots, with the training provided by an external vendor. The council approved the funding 8–1 after sustained discussion about uses of aerial assets and cost tradeoffs with unmanned systems.
Chief Lee and Commander Reagan described simulator training as a national best practice that offers a safe, cost‑effective way to practice…
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