AVIATION UNIT 2023 AT A GLANCE
“TO SAY THIS CALL TO ACTION WAS DAUNTING WOULD BE AN UNDERSTATEMENT. THE AGENCY DID NOT HAVE A HELICOPTER, FUNDING WAS A CHALLENGE, AND WE DID NOT HAVE ONE VERY IMPORTANT COMPONENT, A PILOT!”
Supported efforts to locate and rescue occupants of a crashed aircraft near the Henry and Clayton Responded to three incidents involving critical missing children, facilitating their safe reunification with their families. Added two new Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) pilots who attained their UAS license.
Chief Deputy Michael Yarbrough
The HCSO has successfully moved the aerial support program forward. Throughout 2023, Sergeant Conner attained his private helicopter rating, his commercial helicopter rating, and began to train to be a Certified Flight Instructor (CFI). Each of these accomplishments are major milestones, individually, but to accomplish so much in one year is outstanding. Furthermore, the HCSO added two new Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) pilots who attained their UAS license. Additionally, with increased capabilities, our UAS pilots and helicopter pilot team within the Aviation Unit, assisted in several search incidents for critical missing persons, fleeing suspects, supported multiple law enforcement agencies, and at community events. We are excited to continue developing and improving this vital program to serve the community of Henry County and support regional needs. As successful a year that 2023 was for the Aviation Unit, the HCSO looks forward to even more progress in 2024 and beyond!
County line in October 2023.
Provided real-time intelligence during a vehicle pursuit with the Henry County Police Department, leading to the safe apprehension of a drug suspect, wanted for multiple criminal warrants.
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