Contract Services

As a background on our company, Aviation Specialties Unlimited, Inc. (ASU) is an Idaho corporation formed in 1995. ASU quickly became recognized as a leader in employing night vision in non-military operations across the United States, which includes law enforcement aviation operations for both rotor wing and fixed wing aircraft.

In addition, ASU provides various services that include specialized airborne law enforcement solutions for government entities. As an example, Aviation Specialties currently provides the Sonoma County California Sheriff's Department a specially equipped Bell 407 and pilots, who along with Sonoma County law enforcement personnel make up the Sheriff's Helicopter Unit - call sign "Henry 1." This unit is charged with multi-mission responsibilities that include law enforcement, search and rescue, EMS medical transport and fire suppression. This 10-year contract with Sonoma County is a great example of how private aviation contractors can satisfy the airborne law enforcement and other needs of governmental entities by providing turn-key helicopter operations at a cost much lower and with lessened liability exposure than law enforcement agencies could achieve.

ASU has proven experience in providing professional turn-key airborne operations employing specially equipped helicopters and experienced pilots necessary to successfully respond to a variety of missions. ASU's helicopters can rapidly survey large areas for lost individuals or fleeing suspects. ASU aircraft are equipped with a 15 million candle power spot light, forward looking infrared (FLIR), and night vision goggles (NVG) to locate victims or suspects who may not be readily visible due to darkness or other obstacles. Services available include but are not limited to the following:

1. Law Enforcement — ASU has demonstrated experience in participating in missions to pursue suspects, perform surveillance and photographic missions, counter drug operations, aerial command and control for critical incident management, special operations missions, emergency response missions, show of presence in known drug and gang areas, river and lake patrol, dam and water supply patrols, night time lighting of accident scenes and traffic control.
2. Airborne Surveillance and Security Operations — ASU has maintained an airborne surveillance contract in the country of Colombia, South America for (4) years. Our Cessna C337 aircraft has provided surveillance and security for the petroleum pipeline that is vital to the economy of Colombia.

ASU requests the opportunity to show you just how effective a turn-key airborne law enforcement or surveillance operation can be for you and your agency/company.