AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is proud to announce that its Aircraft Operations Division (AOD) has been named the recipient of the 2025 Leadership in Police Aviation Award by the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP). The award was presented during the IACP Annual Awards Banquet at the Denver Convention Center on Tuesday, Oct. 21, as a part of the 2025 IACP Annual Conference.

“This award is a tremendous honor and reflection of the incredible work, professionalism and dedication of our AOD personnel,” said DPS Colonel Freeman F. Martin. “The men and women of AOD play an essential role in protecting Texans every single day— from the border to our highways and communities. Their leadership in aviation continues to set the standard across the

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