City of Peoria Launches New Aviation Unit to Improve Public Safety

PEORIA, AZ — The City of Peoria launched its first aviation unit Tuesday in an effort to improve public safety in the West Valley.

Peoria Police Chief Thomas Intrieri, who spent 20 years with Mesa Police prior, is a big advocate for aviation units.

“As we roll out this program over a series of phases, we will be able to get to emergencies faster and be the ‘eye in the sky’ when searching for a missing person; or help guide ground support to curb potentially dangerous situations; or quickly find those evading law enforcement,” he said.

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