'A massive boost for community safety,' Ford says of 5 new police helicopters in Greater Toronto Area, Ottawa

134 million dollars. This is the amount that the Doug Ford government will invest in the purchase of 5 helicopters for the Provincial Police and 3 regions.

Ontario to buy five police helicopters for $134-million

The province says the helicopters will be used to help fight car jackings, auto theft, street racing and impaired driving

Ontario to buy 5 police helicopters for $134 million

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Ontario Premier Doug Ford says his government will buy five police helicopters rather than lease them. The cost will be about $100 million more than what the province's budget in March allocated to lease four choppers.

Ontario government to buy 5 police helicopters for $134M

The five choppers will be used in Ottawa, Toronto and by the police forces in Durham, Halton and Peel regions.

Ontario to buy 5 police helicopters for $134M, 4 for GTA

The choppers will be used in Ottawa, Toronto and by the police forces in Durham, Halton and Peel regions

Ford government announces $134M for police helicopters to help combat auto theft, carjackings

The province's spring budget provided funding for four helicopters, and this funding will allow for the purchase of five as well as to cover ongoing operating costs.