Flying Police In Powered Parachutes

Police Take To The Air With Parachute Power.
Steve Mort, Florida Bureau

Police in rural parts of the United States are looking at new ways to fight crime from the air. As an alternative to expensive helicopters, some law enforcement agencies are experimenting with light-weight craft that stay airborne using just a parachute. One small Florida city is developing a new aviation unit that could become a model for other police forces.

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