With almost 17,000km2 to cover, the Washoe County’s Sheriff’s Office relies heavily on its Airborne Law Enforcement Unit - RAVEN

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Bell Model 206 Jet Ranger / OH-58 Kiowa - СШАUSA - 1966

Airborne law enforcement is also key in Reno, which helps attract thousands of tourists to Washoe County every year

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Bell Model 206 Jet Ranger / OH-58 Kiowa - СШАUSA - 1966

Washoe County includes Lake Tahoe, the largest alpine lake in North America

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Bell Model 206 Jet Ranger / OH-58 Kiowa - СШАUSA - 1966Bell UH-1D Iroquois / Model 205 - СШАUSA - 1961

In addition to law enforcement, firefighting and SAR, RAVEN performs in static displays, and assists in VIP transports

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Bell Model 206 Jet Ranger / OH-58 Kiowa - СШАUSA - 1966

RAVEN air enforcement unit has fitted its helicopters with Goodrich hoists capable of lifting 600lb.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Bell UH-1D Iroquois / Model 205 - СШАUSA - 1961

Teamwork is essential to RAVEN operations, stresses chief pilot Joseph Baumann

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Bell UH-1D Iroquois / Model 205 - СШАUSA - 1961

Founded in 1971, the unpaid Hasty Team members are specialists in mine rescues, swift water rescues, dive rescue and recovery, among other things

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Bell UH-1D Iroquois / Model 205 - СШАUSA - 1961

Both RAVEN 3 and RAVEN 7 have removable electric internal Goodrich hoists, making them ideal for SAR operations

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Bell UH-1D Iroquois / Model 205 - СШАUSA - 1961