Crime & Safety

Low-Flying Helicopter To Fly Over Green Brook: What To Know

Green Brook police are alerting residents to planned helicopter operations that may bring aircraft closer to the ground than usual.

GREEN BROOK, NJ — Residents in Green Brook may notice a helicopter flying unusually low over the area on Tuesday, but police say there's no reason for alarm.

The Green Brook Police Department issued an advisory Monday, notifying residents that a helicopter will be operating at low altitudes to conduct LiDAR mapping.

LiDAR stands for Light Detection and Ranging, according to the department's announcement.

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"Residents may notice the helicopter flying lower than usual during these operations," police said.

The department emphasized that the helicopter activity is planned and is not a cause for concern.

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Police did not specify the exact locations where the helicopter will operate or provide a timeframe for the mapping.

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