Fantino is losing it. He was a good leader, but then he let the power go to his head.
More soldiers (uniforms) was his answer to crime. Working smarter wasn't an option or using the resources at hand more effectively. No and airplanes were not needed either.
But wait, that was then. Now he likes the planes.

Maybe he saw how effective the Ohio 'fleet' was at writing tickets and getting new revenue - more than enough to offset the exorbitant cost of the upkeep.
It's all about money - right J.F.? - Ours at that.
