Bell to Display Premier Public Safety Solutions at the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) Annual Conference

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Bell is proud to participate in the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) 2026 Annual Conference, joining law enforcement leaders who are advancing the future of public safety. The conference and exposition is a key venue for agencies to explore new strategies, technologies and partnerships that strengthen community protection. Bell has long been a trusted aviation partner to law enforcement organizations around the globe.

“IACP brings together law enforcement leaders who are focused on solving public safety challenges,” said Lane Evans, managing director, North America. “For Bell, it is an opportunity to show how our public safety solutions, like the Bell 407GXi, fit within a broader strategic plan that supports officers on the ground and in the skies.”

Aircraft on Display

At this year’s conference, Bell will display the Texas Department of Public Safety’s Bell 407GXi, delivered earlier this year. Configured for public safety missions, the Bell 407GXi demonstrates how a single engine platform can be tailored to meet demanding operational requirements. The aircraft combines strong performance with the Garmin G1000H NXi Integrated Flight Deck, providing high resolution displays, improved processing and enhanced situational awareness. With the ability to integrate EO/IR camera systems, searchlights, moving map and mission management tools and tactical communications, the Bell 407GXi gives agencies a versatile solution for patrol, search and rescue and support to tactical operations.

Aftermarket and Training

The Bell Global Customer Solutions (GCS) teams continue to provide unmatched support services to nearly 9,500 customer support requests in the last year. This ensures customers’ helicopters remain operational and safe, reinforcing reliability.

Customer solutions are at the forefront of the Bell Training Academy (BTA), a state-of-the-art flight training facility offering opportunities to learn from Bell’s expert instructors. The BTA utilizes full flight simulators, interactive academics and hands-on maintenance training that enhances Bell’s customer experience.

Aeronautical Accessories continues to increase the number and types of kits and accessories available for law enforcement helicopters. From hoists to Health and Usage Monitoring Systems (HUMS), to new glass cockpit upgrades, Aeronautical Accessories has innovative products that improve the capabilities of your aircraft for public safety missions.

Visit the Bell team at booth #2047 during IACP 2026 in Orlando, Florida.

About Bell

About Bell

Thinking above and beyond is what we do. For more than 90 years, we’ve been reimagining the experience of flight – and where it can take us.

We're an aerospace and defense company that engineers and manufactures aircraft for critical solutions in extreme scenarios. We're breaking barriers in lifting people to safety across transportation, medical, rescue and military services, and leading the industry in future solutions that are fast, reliable and efficient.

Headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas – as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Textron Inc., – we have strategic locations around the globe. And with generations of employees who have served, many in combat theatre of operation, helping our military achieve their missions is a passion of ours. Above all, our breakthrough innovations deliver exceptional experiences to our customers. Efficiently. Reliably. And always, with safety at the forefront. 

About Textron Inc.

Textron Inc. is a multi-industry company that leverages its global network of aircraft, defense, industrial and finance businesses to provide customers with innovative solutions and services. Textron is known around the world for its powerful brands such as Bell, Cessna, Beechcraft, Hawker, Jacobsen, Kautex, Lycoming, E-Z-GO, Textron Systems, and TRU Simulation + Training. For more information, visit: www.textron.com.

Certain statements in this press release are forward-looking statements which may project revenues or describe strategies, goals, outlook or other non-historical matters; these statements speak only as of the date on which they are made, and we undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements.

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