Airward News - July, 2004

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The Airward News - July, 2004 () is a public-domain DOI Office of Aviation Services aviation safety document, republished here as a free chaptered HTML edition with a linked table of contents and the official PDF.

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Key points

Scott McKelvey, a DECK coordinator trainee, identified a suspicious individual at the Grants airport taxiway.
He successfully stopped the driver and determined he was not affiliated with helibase operations.
McKelvey alerted base personnel to contact the police, preventing the situation from escalating.
A Glock .40 was discovered in the suspect's vehicle, who was identified as a known cocaine dealer.
McKelvey's actions were recognized as commendable for his quick thinking and understanding of his duties.

Frequently asked questions

What did Scott McKelvey do at the Grants airport?

Scott McKelvey identified a suspicious person driving around the helibase and intervened to stop the driver.

What was found in the suspect's vehicle?

A Glock .40 was found in the vehicle of the suspect, who was a known cocaine dealer.

Why were McKelvey's actions recognized?

His quick thinking and appropriate response in a potentially dangerous situation earned him recognition.

What was the outcome of McKelvey's intervention?

His actions led to the police being alerted and the suspect being apprehended without escalation of the situation.

What is the significance of the situation McKelvey handled?

It highlights the importance of vigilance and quick action in maintaining safety at aviation operations.

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Jul y 2004

Smooth Actions Bring Down Shady Character

It’s all in a days work for DECK coordinator trainee Scott McKelvey. His quick thinking and intuitive response diffused a potentially serious situation. Scott had been made aware of a suspicious person driving around the helibase on the Grants airport taxiway.

Without hesitation Scott was able to stop the driver and determine he was not part of the helibase operations. Realizing the person’s actions were unusual and recognizing the seriousness of the situation, Scott talked the individual out of his vehicle and alerted base personnel to call the police. His calm actions kept the condition from escalating and when local police arrived on scene, a Glock .40 was found in the vehicle and the suspect was a known cocaine dealer with a history of aggression. Scott’s actions are commendable in that he understood his duty and recognized his limitations. His quick thinking and appropriate response have earned him the recognition of this Airward. Pictured left to right: Bill McMillan, Larry Hindman, Scott McKelvey, and James Anzalone. SAFECOM 04-309