News Release

For Immediate Release January 23, 2007

Contact: Bruce Kranz 530-906-1839

Supervisors Vote for Sheriff’s Helicopter

Improve crime fighting, rescues and firefighting

AUBURN- By a vote of 4-1 the Board of Supervisors of Placer County Tuesday approved spending $2.5 million for an Aerostar A350 B3 helicopter to improve Sheriff’s law enforcement, rescue and fire fighting capabilities.

“I’m excited,” said Sheriff Ed Bonner. I’m very happy with the board’s action, particularly Supervisor Bruce Kranz who took the lead, gave it traction and prompted the staff work that moved us from a good idea to reality. It would not have happened without Bruce.”

Kranz said, “Law enforcement is our number one priority, but in my forested district a helicopter with a water bucket also will be a critical tool for early detection and actions against catastrophic wildfire.” He said, “Helicopters stopped the Ralston Fire in the canyon before it could reach a community. Our citizens deserve this service.”

Commander Rick Ward of the Newcastle-Applegate CHP said, “The Sheriff’s helicopters will assist the CHP in its mission. Their value has been demonstrated many times, over and over.”

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	News Release For Immediate Release January 23, 2007 Contact: Bruce Kranz 530-906-1839 Supervisors Vote for Sheriff’s Helicopter Improve crime fighting, rescues and firefighting AUBURN- By a vote of 4-1 the Board of Supervisors of Placer County Tuesday approved spending $2.5 million for an Aerostar A350 B3 helicopter to improve Sheriff’s law enforcement, rescue and fire fighting capabilities. “I’m excited,” said Sheriff Ed Bonner. I’m very happy with the board’s action, particularly Supervisor Bruce Kranz who took the lead, gave it traction and prompted the staff work that moved us from a good idea to reality. It would not have happened without Bruce.” Kranz said, “Law enforcement is our number one priority, but in my forested district a helicopter with a water bucket also will be a critical tool for early detection and actions against catastrophic wildfire.” He said, “Helicopters stopped the Ralston Fire in the canyon before it could reach a community. Our citizens deserve this service.” Commander Rick Ward of the Newcastle-Applegate CHP said, “The Sheriff’s helicopters will assist the CHP in its mission. Their value has been demonstrated many times, over and over.”