First Of Three For Department

Bell Helicopter told ANN this week of the recent delivery of a model 206B3 Jet Ranger to the Dallas (TX) Police Department. The new state-of-the-art helicopter (type shown below) is equipped with the latest in flight displays and moving map displays for enhanced safety of flight around the city and reduced response times.

Lieutenant Anthony Williams, commander of the Dallas Police helicopter unit, accepted the new helicopter for the department and was quoted as saying, "This Bell 206 will not only allow us to continue to protect and to serve the citizens of Dallas from the air, it affirms a great partnership over the last several decades with Bell Helicopter."

David Cruz, Homeland Security Sales Manager for Bell Helicopter stated, "We are proud to continue our long term relationship with the Dallas Police Department and provide the department with the aircraft they have determined will meet their mission requirements now and in the future."

The Bell 206B3 is the first of three new Bell Helicopters for the department with two more aircraft to follow into service. Bell Helicopter was selected after a competitive bid process by the Dallas Police Department.

Bell Helicopter produces commercial and military, manned and unmanned vertical lift aircraft.

FMI: www.bellhelicopter.com, www.dallaspolice.net