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Air Support Division

555 Ramirez St. Space 475
Los Angeles, California 90012
213-485-2600

The Los Angeles Police Department’s airborne law enforcement program began with one helicopter in 1956. Today, the Air Support Division (ASD) is the largest municipal airborne law enforcement operation in the world, and boasts the nation’s largest rooftop heliport. Captain Michael Williams is the Commanding Officer of Air Support Division.

Michael Williams
Captain III

		About the ASD

		Air Support Mission Statement History of the Air Support Division

		Links and Resources

		Selection and Training for the ASD www.JoinLAPD.com Helicopter Law Enforcement Association Helicopter Association International

		The ASD in Action

		Air Support Missions Underwater Dive Unit (UDU) ASD Photo Gallery Dive Unit Photo Gallery