Скачать или смотреть EXCLUSIVE | Inside look at London's Police Helicopters

Ever wondered what it’s like to police one of the busiest cities in the world… from the air? In this video, we follow PC Lotte, one of our specially trained Met Police Tactical Flight Officers, as she takes to the skies above London in a police helicopter to help keep the capital safe.

From tracking dangerous drivers and phone snatchers to supporting major operations across the city, NPAS helicopters are some of the Metropolitan Police’s most valuable assets. Acting as our “eyes in the sky”, they help officers on the ground make faster arrests, keep the public safe, and provide a unique aerial perspective over London.

What you’ll see in this video:

A behind-the-scenes look at NPAS police helicopters and their role in policing London

How Tactical Flight Officers like PC Lotte assist with pursuing suspects and tracking stolen vehicles

The vital coordination between the Metropolitan Police Service and NPAS

Insights into how aerial surveillance supports operations on the ground

Whether it’s tracking moped-enabled crime, locating missing people, or assisting with major incidents, police helicopters are a crucial part of modern-day policing in London.

About NPAS and the Met Police

The National Police Air Service provides air support for police forces across England and Wales, including the Metropolitan Police Service. These helicopters are equipped with advanced technology like thermal imaging, high-powered cameras, and mapping systems, allowing officers to monitor incidents from above and direct resources where they’re needed most.

Policing London from above

With millions of people living, working, and travelling through the city every day, keeping London safe is no small task. NPAS helicopters are called out for a wide range of incidents, including:

Dangerous driver pursuits

Motorbike and moped chases

Phone snatching gangs

Armed response support

Missing person searches

Counter-terrorism operations

By providing real-time intelligence from the air, NPAS helicopters make London’s streets safer and help officers on the ground do their jobs more effectively.