EC135T2+, G-POLB (msn 283), was the first of seven upgraded EC135s handed over by Babcock MCS (Mission Critical Service) to the National Police Air Service.

Airbus Helicopters H135s, comprising both EC135P2s like G-SUFK (msn 0730) pictured here and upgraded EC135T2s, make up most of the police helicopters operated in the UK.

The Spectrolab SX-16 searchlight mounted on NPAS H135s has 30 million candle power.

Avionics aboard the UK's single pilot instrument flight rules-certified police helicopters includes the Nouvelle centre panel display system and flight control display system.