Established 2003  ·  Wiregrass Region, Alabama

Serving
the Wiregrass
From Above

A multi-agency aviation program providing aerial support, search and rescue, surveillance, and emergency response across the Wiregrass region.

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2003
Est. Year
4
Partner Agencies
24/7
Operational
About WASP

One Region.
Multiple Agencies.
One Mission.

Strength Through Partnership

The Wiregrass Aviation Support Program (WASP) was established in 2003 and evolved by 2014 through a partnership between four law enforcement agencies across the Wiregrass region of Alabama.

WASP was created on the idea that no single agency should have to face complex public safety challenges alone. By pooling aircraft, pilots, tactical flight officers, and operational resources, participating agencies deploy aerial support quickly and efficiently across jurisdictional boundaries.

Today, WASP supports a wide range of missions — from search and rescue and aerial surveillance to drug eradication and disaster response. More than just an aviation unit, WASP is a force multiplier for the entire region, integrating both manned aviation and emerging unmanned systems to meet the evolving needs of modern law enforcement.

Partner Agencies
Dale County S.O.
Dale County
Dothan Police Dept.
City of Dothan
Enterprise Police Dept.
City of Enterprise
Ozark Police Department
City of Ozark
What We Do

Mission Capabilities

2026 Mission Activity
01
Search & Rescue
Aerial search for missing persons across rural terrain, waterways, and dense vegetation throughout the Wiregrass region.
3Mission This Year
02
Aerial Surveillance
Overwatch and intelligence gathering for law enforcement operations, providing real-time situational awareness to ground units.
               
8Missions This Year
03
Suspect Pursuit
Rapid aerial response to track and contain fleeing suspects, coordinating with ground teams to ensure safe apprehension.
24Missions This Year
04
Drug Eradication
Aerial detection and documentation of illegal cultivation and distribution operations across the region's varied landscape.
               
4Mission This Year
05
Disaster Response
Rapid deployment during natural disasters and critical incidents to assess damage and coordinate emergency operations.
0Missions This Year
06
UAS Operations
Integration of unmanned aerial systems including thermal imaging, confined area ops, and precision reconnaissance.
2Missions This Year
07
Community Outreach
Public engagement, educational demonstrations, and community events supporting transparency and trust between WASP and the communities it serves.
               
15Missions This Year
08
Patrol
Routine aerial patrol flights supporting ground units, monitoring high-traffic corridors, and maintaining a visible aviation presence across the Wiregrass region.
               
50Missions This Year
           
106
Total Missions Completed in 2026
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Contact WASP

Have a question or want to learn more about the Wiregrass Aviation Support Program? Reach out to us directly or follow our social media for the latest updates and mission highlights.

Wiregrassaviation@gmail.com
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