Fast-Rope Exercise New York Police Department Detective Bill Reed fast-ropes from a helicopter during a training scenario, Feb. 8, 2017. As a member of the Emergency Service Unit, Reed must be proficient in operating with other NYPD units, such as the Aviation Unit. SHARE IMAGE: Download Image: Full Size (0.3 MB) Photo By: Courtesy VIRIN: 170208-O-ZZ999-059.JPG Photo Gallery