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Law Enforcement Soaring to New Heights with Fontana Regional Air Support Program By Martha Guzman-Hurtado High atop the sky reaching altitudes of 10,000 feet, the world offers a different perspective. Street lights illuminate the path for vehicles on the road, parks and alleys become clearly visible, while mountains and other landmarks proudly display their presence. The Fontana Regional Air Support Unit or ASU as it is commonly referred as takes it all in with its unobstructed view on the region below. The ASU has three helicopters and one airplane combing through ground activity from above to enhance public safety. The program, still in its infancy is an innovative and collaborative effort involving th H