The Aero Bureau performs aerial support services using various types of aircraft and is responsible for:
Investigating violations of regulations governing flight of aircraft and prosecuting offenders;
Investigating all fatal or serious aircraft accidents;
Granting permission to land aircraft on, performing maintenance on, and continuing the certification of all helipads under the control of the Department; and
Providing airplanes and/or helicopters and flight crews for:
Aerial patrol and surveillance operations in support of ground law enforcement operations in Los Angeles County or required mutual aid situations;
Search and rescue operations, medical evacuation, and transportation missions;
Transportation of personnel performing official duties using in-service aircraft;
Transportation of prisoners;
Emergency transportation of County employees;
Transporting family members of critically injured Department members;
Orientation training provided to members of law enforcement agencies;