Episode 23 officially begins with the launch of legendary Jack Schonely’s episode. Jack is a 36 year Law Enforcement Veteran, with 31 years at LAPD 19 of which were spent in the Air Support Division as both a TFO and Command Pilot. Jack created and instructs a course titled A “Apprehending Fleeing suspects.” Jack has also written a book available online with the same title. Jack is a Contributing Editor and writer to Vertical 911 Magazine, Police K9 Magazine, Recoil Magazine and Police Magazine.
Jack was the 2017 recipient of the Helicopter Association International (HAI) Law Enforcement Salute to Excellence award in Dallas Texas. 2016 recipient of the Robert L Cormier Memorial Award from the Airborne Law Enforcement Association. Awarded in recognition of outstanding achievement in the advancement of aircraft in public service.
2005 Runner up for the Governor’s California Police Officers Standards and Training Instructor of the Year Award.
2004 Air Crew of the Year Award for LAPD Air Support Division.
If you are looking for training to help prepare yourself for a career in Airborne Law Enforcement or looking to sharpen your knowledge base in the science of suspect containment you can’t miss this episode. This episode will be available everywhere next Friday August 13th which will coincide with Hangar Z’s one year anniversary.