Teledyne FLIR announced the winners of the 29th Annual ‘Vision Awards’ last night (1 August) at the APSCON 2024 Conference in Houston.
The Teledyne FLIR Vision Awards are presented to members of the airborne law enforcement community who have best demonstrated the use of thermal imaging systems in carrying out their missions, whether pursuing suspects, conducting search and rescue efforts, or saving lives. The awards are divided into four categories, including the FANG Award for operations involving a K-9 support team.
This year’s winners are:
Vision Award First Place
Michigan State Police
Pilot: Sgt. Cole Martin, Tactical Flight Officer (TFO): Trooper Joshua Maskey
Vision Award Second Place
Prince George’s County Police Department (MD)
Pilot: Mr Bo Corser, TFO: Corporal Michael Waters
Vision Award Third Place
San Diego Police Department
Pilot: Officer Joe Waggaman, TFO: Officer Toby Terranova
Life Saver Award
Hillsboro County Sheriff’s Office (FL)
Pilot: Master Sheriff’s Pilot Emanuel Feller, TFO: Sherriff’s Pilot Thomas Fisher
Hot Pursuit Award
King County Sheriff’s Department (CA)
Pilot: Deputy Josh Sweeney, TFO: Deputy Alex Paul
FANG Award
Houston Police Department
Pilot: Senior Police Officer Matthew Little, TFO: Police Officer Sean Ofield
K-9 Handler: Senior Police Officer Joseph Rodgers, K-9: Rico
“For nearly 30 years, Teledyne FLIR has recognised and honoured the vital work performed by the men and women in law enforcement who keep our communities safe,” said Dr JihFen Lei, Executive Vice President and General Manager of Teledyne FLIR Defense. “The Vision Awards highlight the heroic efforts of airborne law enforcement worldwide for whom thermal imagery systems play an important role in executing their missions. We salute their commitment to public safety and congratulate the winners, along with all entrants, on a job well done,” Lei added.
