Sheriff's Office Answers 19 Questions on Acquisition and Future Operations of Emergency Helicopter

Sheriff's Office Answers 19 Questions on Acquisition and Future Operations of Emergency Helicopter

Answering 19 questions submitted by FlaglerLive, the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office addressed concerns regarding its recent $1.4 million helicopter acquisition, half of which was funded by attorney Dan Newlin. The agency defended the lack of a feasibility study by citing the sheriff's prior air-operations experience in orange County. The agency clarified that the aircraft will focus on proactive patrols and emergency medical transport, and main…