In episode 92 of The Hangar Z Podcast, host Jon Gray speaks with Sergeant Shawn McCook and Chief Tactical Flight Deputy Jason Sams from the Orange County Sheriff’s Department.
McCook and Sams share their personal journeys into public safety aviation. They talk about the role of the Orlando Police Department in their staffing strategy and the positive impact they make on the community.
They also delve into the crucial aspects of drone integration with aviation programs, the challenges brought about by Florida’s weather, and the process for technology upgrades in the aviation field.
During the episode, McCook and Sams offer insights into the benefits of airplane surveillance and integration with their helicopter program. We also talk about what they have done to improve their TFO selection and training process.
Check out the article written by Jen Nevans with photos by Mike Reyno on the Orange County Sheriff’s Office titled “Future Ready.” The article was just released in the APSCON 2023 Special Issue.
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