Oakland Cops Accused of Faking Pilot Certs | San Francisco News

Two Oakland police officers face federal charges for allegedly faking their helicopter pilot certifications with an FAA inspector between last July and this March, submitting fake checkride documents—even for flights that never happened or were incomplete. Prosecutors detail specific cases, including one officer certified for a flight the inspector was reportedly out of state for, and another who got clearance despite failing maneuvers. The scandal shakes trust in both law enforcement and aviation oversight, as all three defendants—including the inspector—pleaded not guilty to conspiracy, fraud, and falsifying records, with a November 30th court date looming. The FAA has declined to comment. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/oakland-police-pilot-fraud-22431888.php More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/bd7412b89c7daf09 Report issues to [email protected].