SYRACUSE -- There were be fewer eyes in the sky over Central New York.
State
Police have confirmed its aviation unit will move out of Syracuse and
Batavia and be centralized at the Rochester International Airport. "This
consolidation will provide more resources for New Yorkers living in
Central and Western New York, providing improved coverage for missions
including search and rescue, surveillance and involving our specialty
units," State Police said in a statement to CNYCentral. Police say no
jobs will be impacted.
Starting tomorrow, the State Police
Aviation Unit based at Hancock Airport in Syracuse will move to
Rochester. The state police helicopters and airplanes will be stationed
at four locations including Albany, Newburgh, Rochester and Saranac
Lake.
State Police says its aviation unit is prepared to respond
at any time to assist members of the state police, other law enforcement
agencies and the people of New York. "The decision to consolidate was
made with other aircraft resources across Central New York in mind," the
statement said. "Generally, State Police Aviation does not perform
medevac missions in Central New York, that service is provided by
private air carriers. Our mission is law enforcement, search and rescue,
environmental conservation missions and executive transport."
State Police have 13 helicopters and 7 airplanes.
Onondaga
County Sheriff Kevin Walsh will hold a press conference tomorrow with
members of the Air1 Foundation Board to discuss recent changes in
aviation assistance in Onondaga County and how it will impact the
community.
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