During a rescue operation the helicopter may be used to provide transportation into or out of an area inaccessible by any other means. The Bell Jet Ranger has a med-evac configuration which allows for the emergency evacuation of up to two litter patients. It is important that emergency personnel at the scene of a medical emergency realize the evacuation of patients by a State Police helicopter is essentially that -evacuation from the scene to a more suitable area for treatment. Medical assistance to the patient will most likely be limited to that available at the scene prior to arrival of the helicopter. Latrobe, and Franklin in order to ensure that this resource is available in the eastern, central, and western portions of the Commonwealth.
All objects emit various levels of infrared energy.
The hotter an object, the more infrared energy is emitted. Thermal detection devices are passive, non intrusive instruments which are sensitive only to surface radiant temperatures, not to light. They should not be confused with night vision equipment which captures low levels of light and amplifies it to more detectable levels. Surveillance of vehicles, people and other heat emitting sources can be enhanced through use of an airborne thermal imaging system. The ability to locate fleeing criminals and escapees, as well as lost children.