Helinet, a diversified flight service company and leading provider of airborne surveillance solutions, has announced it has partnered with the Airborne Law Enforcement Association (ALEA) to launch the Alan Purwin Memorial Scholarship. One scholarship will be awarded annually to a qualifying high school senior.
Currently, ALEA provides 17 scholarships to recognize the academic excellence of ALEA members’ children. ALEA funds 12 regional scholarships while the remaining five are funded through the generosity of corporate members. The new Purwin scholarship will be an additional opportunity for students to be recognized and rewarded.
“Alan always had a heart for law enforcement, and for the well-being of others. We are grateful for the opportunity to honor Alan and keep his legacy alive in a community he was extraordinarily passionate about,” said Kathryn Purwin, CEO of Helinet.
Alan Purwin co-founded West Coast Helicopters in 1987, which became Helinet Aviation in 1998, to fulfill his goal of providing the safest, most responsive and reliable helicopter services for the medical, charter, production and electronic news gathering industries. With his extensive work in the aviation community, Alan saw an increasing need for robust aerial surveillance systems to perform critical elements for public safety and national defense. It was this recognition that led to the formation of Helinet Technologies in 2007.
Since Helinet Technologies was established the team has been providing solutions for a wide range of clients including the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, the New York Police Department, the Texas Department of Public Safety, and many others. These agencies have chosen Helinet Technologies not only because of the solutions offered, but also because of the support and training provided to keep them mission ready.
To be eligible for the Alan Purwin Memorial Scholarship, an applicant must be the child of an ALEA member and a high school senior who has been accepted to an accredited college or university. Candidates are encouraged to complete an online application at www.alea.org or submit applications via mail to ALEA headquarters.
