Bell senior leaders and Fort Worth officials gathered at the FWPD Hangar to celebrate this milestone including in the centre Chief Garcia, Mayor Parker and Bell’s Danny Maldonado. Image: Bell
The Fort Worth Police Department (FWPD) has taken delivery of a second Bell 505 at its base a the city’s Meacham Airport. The FWPD has had an Air Unit since 1968 when it began operating a Bell 47 in the role and unsurprisingly since the city has been home to Bell since 1951 the department has remained a steadfast operator of the OEM’s aircraft.
“All of us at Bell value our long-standing relationships with the city of Fort Worth and the Fort Worth Police Department, and we are proud to be a partner in supporting the city’s public safety initiatives and advancing the department’s impact with this added capability,” said Danny Maldonado, chief commercial officer and incoming Bell CEO. “Nearly 75 years after Bell’s move to Fort Worth, this city remains home for us, and we look forward to seeing this new aircraft serve the citizens of Fort Worth.”
“The Fort Worth Police Department’s new Bell helicopter will be an outstanding addition to our Air Support Unit and a testament to our ongoing commitment to public safety,” added Chief Eddie Garcia, Fort Worth Police Department. “This aircraft’s advanced technology enhances our ability to keep officers on the ground safe. It also gives us the ability to respond swiftly and effectively, keeping Fort Worth residents safe as well. We’re proud to continue our partnership with Bell, a company that exemplifies innovation and excellence right here in our own community.”
