Teledyne FLIR Announces Winners of 2024 Vision Awards for Airborne Law Enforcement at APSCON Conference
Teledyne FLIR Defense, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated (NYSE:TDY), announced the winners of the 29th Annual 'Vision Awards' at the APSCON 2024 Conference in Houston, Texas. The awards recognize airborne law enforcement crews for their exceptional use of thermal imaging systems in missions such as high-speed pursuits, search and rescue, and lifesaving operations.
The winners across various categories include the Michigan State Police, Prince George's County Police Dept. (MD), San Diego Police Dept., Hillsboro County Sheriff's Office (FL), King County Sheriff's Dept. (CA), and the Houston Police Dept. The awards highlight the important role of thermal imagery in law enforcement operations and public safety.
Teledyne FLIR Defense, parte di Teledyne Technologies Incorporated (NYSE:TDY), ha annunciato i vincitori dei 29esimi 'Vision Awards' durante la conferenza APSCON 2024 a Houston, Texas. I premi riconoscono le crews di polizia aerea per il loro eccezionale utilizzo dei sistemi di imaging termico in missioni come inseguimenti ad alta velocità, ricerca e soccorso, e operazioni salvavita.
I vincitori di varie categorie includono il Michigan State Police, il Dipartimento di Polizia della Contea di Prince George (MD), il Dipartimento di Polizia di San Diego, lo Ufficio dello Sceriffo della Contea di Hillsboro (FL), il Dipartimento dello Sceriffo della Contea di King (CA), e il Dipartimento di Polizia di Houston. I premi evidenziano l'importante ruolo dell'imaging termico nelle operazioni di polizia e nella sicurezza pubblica.
Teledyne FLIR Defense, parte de Teledyne Technologies Incorporated (NYSE:TDY), anunció a los ganadores de los 29º 'Vision Awards' en la conferencia APSCON 2024 en Houston, Texas. Los premios reconocen a las unidades de policía aérea por su uso excepcional de sistemas de imagen térmica en misiones como persecuciones a alta velocidad, búsqueda y rescate, y operaciones de salvamento.
Los ganadores de varias categorías incluyen a la Policía del Estado de Michigan, al Departamento de Policía del Condado de Prince George (MD), al Departamento de Policía de San Diego, a la Oficina del Sheriff del Condado de Hillsboro (FL), al Departamento del Sheriff del Condado de King (CA), y al Departamento de Policía de Houston. Los premios destacan el papel importante de la imagen térmica en las operaciones de aplicación de la ley y en la seguridad pública.
Teledyne FLIR Defense는 Teledyne Technologies Incorporated (NYSE: TDY)의 일부로서, 텍사스 휴스턴에서 열린 APSCON 2024 컨퍼런스에서 제29회 'Vision Awards'의 수상자를 발표했습니다. 이 상은 공중 법 집행 팀이 고속 추적, 수색 및 구조, 생명 구호 작전과 같은 미션에서 열화상 시스템을 뛰어나게 사용한 것을 인정합니다.
다양한 카테고리의 수상자로는 미시간주 경찰, 프린스 조지 카운티 경찰서 (MD), 샌디에이고 경찰서, 힐스보로 카운티 보안관 사무소 (FL), 킹 카운티 보안관 사무소 (CA), 그리고 휴스턴 경찰서가 포함됩니다. 이 상은 법 집행 작전과 공공 안전에서 열화상이 중요한 역할을 한다는 점을 강조합니다.
Teledyne FLIR Defense, une filiale de Teledyne Technologies Incorporated (NYSE:TDY), a annoncé les gagnants des 29e 'Vision Awards' lors de la conférence APSCON 2024 à Houston, Texas. Les prix récompensent les équipes de police aérienne pour leur utilisation exceptionnelle des systèmes d'imagerie thermique lors de missions telles que les poursuites à grande vitesse, les opérations de recherche et de sauvetage, et les opérations de sauvetage de vies.
Parmi les gagnants dans diverses catégories figurent le Michigan State Police, le Département de Police du Comté de Prince George (MD), le Département de Police de San Diego, le Bureau du Shérif du Comté de Hillsboro (FL), le Département du Shérif du Comté de King (CA), et le Département de Police de Houston. Les prix soulignent l'importance de l'imagerie thermique dans les opérations de maintien de l'ordre et la sécurité publique.
Teledyne FLIR Defense, Teil von Teledyne Technologies Incorporated (NYSE:TDY), gab die Gewinner der 29. jährlichen 'Vision Awards' auf der APSCON 2024-Konferenz in Houston, Texas, bekannt. Die Auszeichnungen würdigen Flugpolizeieinheiten für ihren außergewöhnlichen Einsatz von thermischen Bildgebungssystemen bei Missionen wie Hochgeschwindigkeitspursuit, Suche und Rettung sowie lebensrettenden Einsätzen.
Die Gewinner in verschiedenen Kategorien sind die Michigan State Police, das Polizeidepartment von Prince George's County (MD), das Polizeidepartment von San Diego, das Sheriff's Office von Hillsboro County (FL), das Sheriff's Department von King County (CA) und das Polizeidepartment von Houston. Die Auszeichnungen heben die wichtige Rolle der thermischen Bildgebung in der Polizeiarbeit und der öffentlichen Sicherheit hervor.
- Recognition of Teledyne FLIR's long-standing support for law enforcement, potentially strengthening customer relationships
- Demonstration of the effectiveness and widespread use of Teledyne FLIR's thermal imaging systems in critical law enforcement operations
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29th annual event honors airborne law enforcement crews across America for use of thermal imaging systems in high-speed pursuit, search and rescue, and other lifesaving missions
Teledyne FLIR Defense last night announced the winners of the 29th Annual ‘Vision Awards’ at the APSCON 2024 Conference in
The Teledyne FLIR Vision Awards are presented to members of the airborne law enforcement community who have best demonstrated use of thermal imaging systems in carrying out their missions, whether pursuing suspects, conducting search and rescue efforts, or saving lives. The awards are divided into four categories, including the FANG Award for operations involving a K-9 support team.
This year’s winners are:
Vision Award First Place
Pilot: Sgt. Cole Martin, Tactical Flight Officer (TFO): Trooper Joshua Maskey
Vision Award Second Place
Prince George's County Police Department (MD)
Pilot: Mr. Bo Corser, TFO: Corporal Michael Waters
Vision Award Third Place
Pilot: Officer Joe Waggaman, TFO: Officer Toby Terranova
Life Saver Award
Hillsboro County Sheriff’s Office (FL)
Pilot: Master Sheriff’s Pilot Emanuel Feller, TFO: Sheriff’s Pilot Thomas Fisher
Hot Pursuit Award
King County Sheriff’s Department (CA)
Pilot: Deputy Josh Sweeney, TFO: Deputy Alex Paul
FANG Award
Pilot: Senior Police Office Matthew Little, TFO: Police Officer Sean Ofield
K-9 Handler: Senior Police Officer Joseph Rodgers, K-9: Rico
“For nearly 30 years, Teledyne FLIR has recognized and honored the vital work performed by the men and women in law enforcement who keep our communities safe,” said Dr. JihFen Lei, president of Teledyne FLIR Defense. “The Vision Awards highlight the heroic efforts of airborne law enforcement worldwide for whom thermal imagery systems play an important role in executing their missions.
“We salute their commitment to public safety and congratulate the winners, along with all entrants, on a job well done,” Lei added.
Teledyne FLIR has presented the Vision Awards and sponsored the APSCON conference for more than 25 years. A panel of judges nominate finalists and choose the winners based on several criteria, including:
- Crew coordination – how well did the aircrew communicate and manage the incident, both inside the cockpit and with ground officers?
- Technical competence – skill-level shown around search techniques, anticipating suspect behavior, focus under pressure, and operating imaging systems.
- The “FLIR Factor” – how instrumental were Teledyne FLIR thermal cameras in completing the mission?
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About Teledyne FLIR Defense
Teledyne FLIR Defense has been providing advanced, mission-critical technology and systems for more than 45 years. Our products are on the frontlines of the world’s most pressing military, security and public safety challenges. As a global leader in thermal imaging, we design and build sophisticated surveillance sensors for air, land and maritime use. We develop the most rugged, trusted unmanned air and ground platforms, as well as intelligent sensing devices used to detect chemicals, biological agents, radiation and explosives. At Teledyne FLIR Defense we bring together this expertise to deliver solutions that enable critical decisions and keep our world safe – from any threat, anywhere. To learn more, visit us online or follow @flir and @flir_defense.
About Teledyne Technologies
Teledyne Technologies is a leading provider of sophisticated digital imaging products and software, instrumentation, aerospace and defense electronics, and engineered systems. Teledyne's operations are primarily located in
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