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Safety, Wellness & Youth Committee
December 20, 2023
Disposition of Hughes/McDonnell
Douglas 500E Helicopters
Riverside Police Department
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2 The Air Support Unit operates
365 days a year and is
responsible for enhancing the
safety of the community and
police personnel through the
strategic deployment of
airborne technologies and is
considered an invaluable
resource to the City.
AIR SUPPORT UNIT
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3 AIRBUS H125
December 14, 2021 - City Council approved
purchase of 2 new Airbus H125 Helicopters
March 2023
RPD took position of 1st H125
June 2023
RPD took position of 2nd H125
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4 HUGHES/MCDONNELL DOUGLAS 500E
MD500E
N651RPN811RPRegistration Number
20081996Year
9,00016,000Airframe Time (hours)
18,50017,500Engine Total Time (hours)
$800,000 to $1 Million$800,000 to $1 MillionEstimated Value* • RPD has fully transitioned to new platform
• MD 500Es are no longer in use
*Estimates provided are generic sale prices determined by contacting people in industry and are only based on current demand, age, and flight hours of each aircraft. A thorough inspection will be required to determine actual value of the aircraft. 3 4
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5 DISPOSITION OF MD500E
OPTIONS
• After a formal appraisal, sell both
MD500E to offset cost of new H125s,
begin helicopter replacement
program, or other consideration
• Donate 1 MD 500E to Sister City of
Ensenada, Mexico
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6 Goal 2.4 – Support programs and innovations
that enhance community safety, encourage
neighborhood engagement, and build
public trust.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT
Community
Well-Being
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7 RECOMMENDATION
That the Safety, Wellness, and Youth Committee discuss
and make a recommendation to the City Council on the
disposition of two Hughes/McDonnell Douglas 500E
helicopters.
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