What Do Police Helicopters Actually Do? | Sip Smarter Vancouver
About this Event
You hear the helicopter overhead — but what is it actually doing up there?
Helicopter units operate within many large police agencies in North America. They’re often celebrated for their operational benefits — and critiqued for their high costs. In this talk, Dr. Rylan Simpson shares the findings of his research on the use and impacts of helicopter units in policing: how they’re used, what they do, and how they can impact the activities of people and the perceptions of officers on the ground.
Every Sip Smarter talk includes trivia and ends in open Q&A — so bring your questions.
Dr. Rylan Simpson is an Associate Professor in the School of Criminology at Simon Fraser University. As a court-recognized expert in policing, Dr. Simpson conducts research related to perceptions of police, police organizations, and police effectiveness. He is the recipient of numerous awards for his policing scholarship and engagement with policing officials. Motivated by frontline experiences, Dr. Simpson has participated in more than 2,000 hours of ride-alongs with police agencies from around the world, including in Canada, Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States, and has worked as a police dispatcher since 2012.
Agenda
6:30 PM doors open. Guests are welcome to arrive early, order drinks, meet other attendees, and grab the best seats before the talk begins.
7:00 PM talk begins — trivia woven in, followed by open Q&A.
8:15 PM wrap up. Stick around for drinks, conversation, and a chance to chat 1:1 with Dr. Simpson. Guests are welcome to order another round.
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
CAD 17.31 to CAD 27.96
