The Spokane County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) unveiled its new $3.4 million Bell 505 helicopter at Felts Field Wednesday afternoon.
The new helicopter will replace two 55-year-old aircraft that have been retired from the force after decades of service, according to the sheriff’s office.
Spokane County’s new $3.4 million helicopter
Spokane Valley Police Chief Dave Ellis noted his admiration for the upgrade.
“Its advanced technology will improve our ability to combat rising auto thefts and conduct safer operations, including searches for missing children, Alzheimer’s patients, and outdoor recreationists,” Ellis said, according to SCSD…