Montgomery County cops want copters, but council says no

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The Montgomery County police department and some County Council members are at odds over whether the department needs — and county taxpayers can afford — two helicopters to do police work.

Police officials said helicopters would be a “vital” tool in their efforts to catch criminals and find missing people, and would reduce the risks of high-speed chases.

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