The $11 million twin-engine Bell 429 is CPD's first new helicopter since 2006. It was purchased with federal funding for DNC security.
CHICAGO -- Ahead of the Democratic National Convention , the Chicago Police Department was showing off its newest helicopter, paid for with federal funding for DNC security.The $11 million twin-engine Bell 429 is CPD's first new helicopter since 2006.The city used federal grant money for security at the DNC to buy the helicopter.Two more single-engine Bell 407 helicopters will be coming to CPD by the end of the year, as part of a separate $12 million deal.
No doubt the new helicopter will be used to assist officers on the ground when it comes to keeping an eye on protests planned for next week during the DNC at the United Center and McCormick Place.'CPD helicopters are particularly helpful when it comes to monitoring crowds and large-scale events,' Mayor Brandon Johnson said.Even with this new helicopter, the Chicago Police Department has far fewer helicopters than other major cities. Los Angeles has 17, Houston has 13, and Phoenix has 10.
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