Police Chopper's Low Flight Over Jones Beach Raises Safety Concerns

Nassau County Police Helicopter Sparks Safety Concerns After Low-Altitude Flight Over Jones Beach Crowd. A video released by ABC7NY shows a Nassau County Police Department helicopter flying at an altitude as low as 50 feet above a large gathering of hundreds of teenagers at Jones Beach on June 5, 2025. The low-flying aircraft was a response to a reported sighting of a gun, which authorities later determined to be false. "Federal guidelines recommend that aircraft stay at least 1000 feet above congested areas," stated an aviation expert. The incident raises concerns about the safety of such low-altitude flights near large crowds and the potential for accidents. The Nassau County Police Department has yet to issue a statement regarding the incident. The video footage, which has already garnered significant online attention, serves as a visual record of the event, prompting discussion about the appropriate use of police helicopters in crowd dispersal operations.