08-12-2013, 08:58 AM
Helicopters (and Drones to come) will continue to be used to invade privacy....especially when it comes down to "Public safety." In the eyes of the feds, Hawaii is still considered a major "marijuana growing region." Therefore, resources to invade privacy will continue to be funneled to Hawaii for the foreseeable future. Most of the helicopter flights in recent years have been either federal DEA or federal grants funneled through the county. The police officers chosen or who volunteer to fly make quite a considerable windfall. Dangerous/Hazardous pay and other payment stipulations make it quite a lucrative "side job."