In preparation to take possession of its newly acquired Bell UH-1H helicopter, Tehama County Sheriff Dave Kain asked the county Board of Supervisors to approve $110,000 to purchase a hoist for the aircraft, which the board did.
The Goodrich Rescue Hoist, which was attached to the Bell UH-1H law enforcement helicopter, is being purchased from Jefferson Parish in Louisiana.
“Keeping the same equipment that is already compatible with the helicopter will allow for full integration of the existing helicopter and save money. A new one can run upwards of $250,000,” Kain told the board.
Funding for the purchase comes through the department’s state asset seizure budget.
Previous to the county acquiring the helicopter, a public hearing was held and nine letters were received expressing support from county sheriffs in the Northstate and from District 1 Congressman Doug LaMalfa, R-Richvale, endorsing the aviation program.
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