ALEA Safety First Program Overview
Purpose
The purpose of the Safety First Program is to eliminate accidents by building a communications network that reaches out to all ALEA
members on safety and related issues. The program is all-inclusive, and addresses chief officers, unit managers, safety officers and
aircrews. Safety First takes a proactive approach that makes safety an integral part of every organization’s culture, not just a
separate program.
- Standards – Standards are the foundation for what we do and how we do it. ALEA’s standards can be accessed
here.
- Commitment – Every member needs to buy into Safety First, and commit to making safety our highest priority.
- Focus – Safety must consciously become part of everything we do. We must each keep our eyes on the ball.
- Training – Each person should receive the training necessary to perform his/her job in a safe and effective manner. The
Safety First Program recognizes that training for Unit Managers and Safety Officers is essential. In 2005, ALEA will waive
the cost for tuition and conference registration ($420), for the first 50 Unit Managers that are ALEA members, who register
for the Unit Manager Course.
- Assessment – We must continually assess safety issues relating to both operations and support functions, and develop and
implement procedures that help prevent mishaps.
- Recognition – There is an ALEA Flight Safety Recognition Program that will recognize
benchmarks in flight hours without accidents.
Newsletter
There is a monthly newsletter. It will include information about accidents and
incidents, safety bulletins, safety studies, training materials, safety audits, and other safety related information.
Safety Management System (SMS) Toolkit
The Toolkit is a compilation of best practices and solutions from small,
medium, and large law enforcement organizations. The Toolkit is intended to assist organizations in achieving their
desired safety performance objectives while allowing them to choose the best way to reach that outcome.
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SMS Toolkit
PDF ~ 1.4 MB |
2009 IHST Training and Flight Data Monitoring Toolkits
The Flight Data Monitoring and Training Toolkits are the work products of the International
Helicopter Safety Team. ALEA is a member of the IHST that has produced these toolkits, as well as the Safety
Management System Toolkit, as part of the helicopter industry's effort to reduce accidents by 80 percent by the
year 2016.
Questions or comments are encouraged and should be directed to ALEA’s Safety Program Manager Keith Johnson at:
safety@alea.org.
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Training Toolkit
PDF ~ 1 MB
Flight Data Monitoring Toolkit
PDF ~ 600 K
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Joint Helicopter Safety Analysis Team Year 2000 Report
The Joint Helicopter Safety Analysis Team (JHSAT) conducted an in-depth study of 197 helicopter
accidents that occurred in the year 2000. This study resulted in several recommendations to the helicopter community
at large and specifically to law enforcement. This report is a valuable tool that all law enforcement aviation
organizations can use in their safety programs to eliminate accidents. This study is ongoing and the year 2001 accidents
are currently being analyzed. Please contact me if you have any questions.
Keith Johnson
ALEA Safety Program Manager
safety@alea.org
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Report
PDF ~ 4 mb |
Safety Management System (SMS) PowerPoint Presentation
This Presentation prepared by Keith Johnson, contains the latest information on
the Safety Management System (SMS) along with a complete synopsis of the ALEA ‘Safety First’ Program and updated information on law
enforcement accident statistics since 1999.
Opt-In Email List
From time to time, ALEA sends "safety specific" email notices to anyone who chooses to receive them. If you would like
to receive our safety emails, please submit your email address.
Safety Posters
Every unit will receive a safety poster every three months to help in staying
focused on safety. The posters will have different themes that address how to
eliminate accidents. You can click here to view and download posters as they
become available.
For additional information and comments about the Safety First Program contact:
Keith Johnson, Safety Program Manager: safety@alea.org or (310) 839-5813.
Safety Articles from Air Beat
Magazine
The following articles have appeared in
Air Beat Magazine.
Safety Online
ALEA offers online safety resources. You must be a member to view
these resources.
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