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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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