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<p>The National Police Air Service (NPAS) is a collaboration of English and Welsh
Police Forces. The NPAS Strategic Board, comprised of Chief Constables and Police
and Crime Commissioners, are responsible for overseeing the service.</p><p>NPAS publish
an annual report outlining the service’s performance and financial position. The Home
Office does not collect performance information on NPAS.</p><p>As set out in a study
published by HM Inspector of Constabulary, Fire and Rescue Services (HMICFRS) in November
2017 NPAS are operating 19 helicopters from 15 bases. In addition they are purchasing
four fixed wing aircraft. The HMICFRS study provides information concerning NPAS deployments
by force area for 2016 however these exclude Humberside given the force joined NPAS
in September 2016.</p>
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