Bell has signed purchase agreement for the sale of a Bell 505 to Spokane County Sheriff’s Office highlighting its legacy of operating an all-Bell emergency response aviation fleet.

“Bell is honored to continue to work alongside Spokane County Sheriff’s Office as they build upon their public safety aviation fleet with the 21st century capabilities of the Bell 505 platform,” said Lane Evans, managing director, North America.

In 2005, the Spokane Regional Air Support Unit was created following the United States Army’s donation of a Bell OH-58 helicopter to the department. Since then, the Air Support Unit has expanded its fleet with an additional Bell OH-58 and a Bell UH-1H. With the recent purchase of a Bell 505, the Unit is planning to expand upon their search and rescue, homeland security, and natural disaster damage assessment support.  

“The Spokane Regional Air Support Unit has a long and successful history with Bell. This new 505 will continue with our fleet modernization plans by providing effective air support to our entire region. This new aircraft is a much-needed addition to our fleet, and will serve us well for years to come,” said Chief David Ellis, Spokane County Sheriff’s Office.