Above the Law: Adventures in a police helicopter

Adrian Bleese, a civilian air observer, has spent twelve years flying on police helicopters, attending almost 3,000 incidents. He recounts his most intriguing, challenging, amusing, and baffling episodes in Above The Law, describing the side of policing that most of us never see. It is a story about hope and his love of flying, the English landscape, and helping people.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 368 pages
Publication date: 19 July 2021
Publisher: Eye Books

Adrian Bleese, a former police helicopter pilot, has spent twelve years flying on police helicopters and attended almost 3,000 incidents. In his book, "Above the Law," he recounts the most intriguing, challenging, amusing, and baffling episodes in his career working for Suffolk Constabulary and the National Police Air Service. These include rescuing lost walkers, chasing cars down narrow country lanes, searching for a rural cannabis factory, and disrupting an illegal forest rave. Bleese describes these incidents with real compassion, as he lives his dream job, indulging his love of flying, the English landscape, and helping people.

Perhaps more than anything, it's a story about hope. Bleese's experiences demonstrate the dedication and professionalism of the police officers he worked with, as well as the challenges they faced in their daily duties. He also highlights the importance of community support and collaboration in policing, as well as the impact that helicopters can have in emergency situations.

Overall, "Above the Law" is a fascinating and inspiring read that provides a unique perspective on the world of policing. It is a must-read for anyone interested in law enforcement, aviation, or the human spirit.

Weight: 300g
Dimension: 130 x 196 x 26 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781785632624