NTSB Issues Safety Recommendation to International Association of Chiefs of Police Regarding Public Aircraft Tracking
The National Transportation Safety Board has urged law enforcement leadership to equip public aircraft with flight-tracking technology for continuous mission monitoring.
Safety recommendation
The National Transportation Safety Board has urged law enforcement leadership to equip public aircraft with flight-tracking technology for continuous mission monitoring.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has issued a formal safety recommendation, designated as A-11-067 and referenced under NTSB number CEN09PA348. This directive is addressed specifically to the International Association of Chiefs of Police. The core of the recommendation urges the association to encourage its members to install flight-tracking equipment on all public aircraft. The intent of this installation is to allow for near-continuous flight tracking during missions, thereby enhancing situational awareness and safety protocols for law enforcement aviation operations.