Aviation Operations Coordinator
The CAOP (Aviation Operations Coordinator) is a unit of federal police agents responsible for transportation to anywhere in the country, besides the air support operations to the Federal Police.
Was established in 1986, because the demand for transportation to any place, quickly, and the need for air support in the actions and tactics without having to depend on the Armed Forces.
In 1995 the corporation had the name of advising operational issues when he received three aircraft, two Bell 412 and an HB-350 Squirrel. Already in 1996 the Office became the Division of Aviation Operations. In the year 1999 the unit won these assignments and in 2001 finally received the current designation of CAOP.
It is planned that by 2011, is built a second basis for CAOP. The base will be installed in the Amazon, and for that he is in the process of acquiring two Bell 412 and a Cessna Caravan 208B.
The unit is divided into two squadrons, one fixed-wing and the other rotorcraft.
Its current fleet includes:
| Aircraft | Quantity | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Helibras AS.350B2 Esquilo | 02 | |
| Helibras AS.355N Esquilo | 02 | |
| Bell 412 | 02 | 2 More of this model in the procurement process |
| Embraer ERJ-145 | 02 | One of operates in conjunction with the National Public Security Force |
| Cessna Caravan 208B | 02 | Another is planned to be purchased. |
| Neiva NE-821 Carajá | 01 | |
| Beech King Air | 01 | |
| IAI Heron | 02 | 15 in order |
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