999 Britain From Above S01 E01 Fighting Crime

As crime rises and budgets are slashed, police are taking to the air to keep one step ahead of the criminals. With access to the National Police Air Service's operation centre and state-of-the-art helicopters equipped with the latest technology, this programme joins crews as they are dispatched to the country's most critical incidents, from high-speed car chases to catching criminals in the dead of night. Paul Bown presents.