Contra Costa County Sheriff Reserve

AIR UNIT

Description:

S.T.A.R.R. 1 Sheriff's Tactical Airborne Reconnaissance Rescue

The mission of the Sheriff's Air Support Unit is to enhance community safety and protect life and property, by assisting Sheriff's Marine Patrol and Marine Patrol units in their capabilities to provide Law Enforcement.

The Contra Costa County Sheriff's Office, in an innovative effort to better serve the public by reducing crime and increasing boater safety on the Delta waterways, has purchased a Bell 407 law enforcement helicopter, STARR 1.

STARR 1 was purchased with a windfall of funds coming from AB3220, Local Law Enforcement funds that are dedicated to the unincorporated areas of the county. These funds were specified for new programs.

STARR1 is a seven passenger light turbine utility aircraft, which can travel at speeds in excess of 150 M.P.H. STARR1 has a variety of equipment to include gyro stabilized infrared and 1-14 zoom color video camera. The camera is now equipped with video downlinking capabilities which assist in surveying situations from the ground. It also has a 50 million-candle power spotlight and global satellite moving map system.

The crew of STARR 1 consists of one lieutenant, 2 deputies, 2 reserve deputies, and 3 civilian pilots. STARR 1 patrols five days a week and is on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

BELL 407 SPECIFICATIONS
Preliminary Data
SEATING Up to 7
SPEED 128 kts, 147 mph, 237 kph
RANGE (Sea Level) 328 nm, 377 mi, 608 km

WEIGHTS
Empty Weight 2,598 lbs, 1,178 kg
Maximum Internal Gross Weight 5,000 lbs, 2,267 kg
Maximum External Gross Weight 5,500 lbs, 2,499 kg
Hook Load Limit 2,646 lbs, 1200 kg

ENGINE RATINGS
Engine Allison 250-C47 turbine engine with FADEC
Takeoff 814 shp, 607 kw
Maximum Continuous 698 shp, 521 kw

TRANSMISSION RATINGS
Takeoff 674 shp, 303 kw
Maximum Continuous 674 skip, 303 kw
FUEL CONSUMPTION 42 gph, 159 Iph
FUEL CAPACITY 126 US. gal., 477 liters
Auxiliary Tank 20 US. gal., 76 liters

The Sheriff Office will soon debut it's dedicated Air Unit Web Page Check back here for more information reguarding this new site!

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

United States Citizen, Naturalized Citizen, or completed Citizenship within the last year.
At least 21 years of age.
Valid California Drivers License.
Be able to pass a thorough background investigation. If you are interested in receiving more information regarding this unit or any of the units described on this site, please contact: