North American Sheriffs buys two Bell 407GX helicopters

North American sheriff aviation departments has purchased two Bell 407GX helicopters from Bell Helicopter.

The helicopters have been sold to Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office in Arizona as well as the Contra Costa County Sheriff’s department in California, US, to support public safety missions as well as a range of parapublic missions in their communities.

North American sales vice-president Anthony Moreland said: "The airborne law enforcement market has really been taking off over the last year and we are honored we can provide such a safe and reliable aircraft to serve the people of North America.

"The Bell 407GX is an advanced high performing aircraft that offers the latest in parapublic technology to help increase police productivity."

Featuring fully-integrated Garmin G1000HTM flight deck, the Bell 407GX helicopter provides critical flight information at a glance for greater situational awareness and increased safety.

Contra Costa County Sheriff David Livingston said: "The purchase of a new Bell 407GX will significantly enhance our ability to provide the citizens of Contra Costa County with the most effective law enforcement services available, both on land and throughout the California Delta region.

"Proven reliability, first-rate customer service and unparalleled mission capability once again made this particular aircraft the right choice for the public safety mission within Contra Costa County."