California’s Pasadena Police Department has ordered two Bell 505s at VERTICON 2026, complementing its existing fleet of Bell 206Bs. The programme was contracted by CNC Technologies, who led the mission suite design and support, with the mission suite including Wescam MX-10 electro-optical/infrared imaging systems, tactical mapping capability, NVG-compatible cockpit upgrades, high-intensity searchlight capability, and real-time video transmission.
“As a long-time Bell customer, we are thrilled the Pasadena Police Department has chosen the Bell 505 as the product of choice to demonstrate their mission capabilities,” said Lane Evans, managing director, North America Commercial Sales, Bell. “The Bell 505 provides our customers and operators versatility in mission performance and enhanced technical capabilities. This is another example of the strong demand we are seeing across the globe for this aircraft.”
“This investment in our new Bell 505s represent a major step forward in how the Pasadena Police Department serves and protects our community,” commented Pasadena Police Chief Gene Harris. “These aircraft give our Air Operations Section the enhanced capabilities needed to support officers on the ground, improve response times, and provide critical aerial support.”
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