Dienst Luchtvaartpolitie

MBB Bo 105 helicopter from the Dienst Luchtvaart Politie on display

The Dienst Luchtvaartpolitie (Police Aviation Service) is the aviation branch of the Dutch Korps landelijke politiediensten (KLPD; National Police Services Agency). They operate a fleet of fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters for various law enforcement purposes and surveillance duties. They are also responsible for enforcing air law, for example by conducting alcohol checks on pilots.

Fleet

The Dienst Luchtvaartpolitie as per 1 December 2010 operates the following aircraft:

KLPD fleet

Type	Number	Order	Remarks
AgustaWestland AW139	2	0
Eurocopter EC135	6	0
MBB Bo 105	1	0	Standby
Cessna 182R	3	0
Socata TB-10 GT	1	0
Totaal	13	0

The Eurocopters were ordered to replace the older MBB Bo 105. The single Socata TB-10 is operated by the regional police force of Noord Brabant South-East. The AW139 is also available for use by the Dienst Speciale Interventies (Special Intervention Service).

External links

• Politie.nl - Dienst Luchtvaart Politie (Dutch only)