FLASHLIGHTS
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Your flashlight
will save your life ten times
more than any weapon on your utility belt.
Today, flashlights come in all shapes and
sizes for all officers.
Whether you're stopping cars on Route 80
at three o'clock in the morning or taking down the door of a drug house,
you need to have the right flashlight.
More importantly, you need
the highest quality flashlight to keep you safe.
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Things to Look for in a
Flashlight
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Quality
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You're going to spend in
the area of a hundred bucks. For that, you will get a top
quality flashlight which will last you for your career. Don't be
cheap when it comes to a tool that may save your life. |
Featured Flashlight
Offered by
Streamlight, The new Stylus Reach®
flashlight has a
flexible cable extension, allowing you to get deep into the
tightest spots. With a waterproof, aircraft aluminum casing and a
tough PVC shielded cable, the Stylus Reach flashlight is built to illuminate
those unforgiving, hard-to-reach areas. |
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Rechargeable
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An absolute must!
Yes, you pay extra, but you will make it up in the money you save by
not having to buy batteries. Put it in a charger each day, and
you will have a full charge for each shift. |
Kill Switch
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This is the switch that
allows you to depress the button slightly to turn the flashlight on,
and it will go off instantly when released. This is an absolute
tactical requirement. |
Size
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Street guys normally go
for the full-sized models, but if you are a detective you might want a
smaller one. Also, a smaller model flashlight is recommended if
it is going to be permanently attached to your utility belt. |
Material
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The aluminum flashlights
slide into rear pockets, belt holders and charging stations easier.
Rubber is more durable if dropped, offers a better grip and doesn't
get as cold to hold on frigid days. |
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Tactics for Flashlights
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Keep a
flashlight on your belt, but also take the one from the car.
You should always have a backup flashlight.
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Always carry
a
flashlight into structures, even during daylight hours. Interior
rooms may be dark and it will take a while for your eyes to adjust.
Also, some rooms like basements might not have lighting.
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Never look
directly into the face of the flashlight. It will diminish your
night vision.
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During
encounter-type calls, don't turn the flashlight completely on.
Only use the kill-switch option. This way, if you drop the
flashlight, it can't give away your position.
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Do night
shine the light on other officers.
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If moving in
a group, only the first officer should have his flashlight on.
Otherwise, you give away your numbers. Also, if officers in the
rear are lighting up the officers in front (this is called
silhouetting), a perfect target is created for an armed suspect.
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Most Popular Brands
Streamlight
Flashlights
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Flashlights
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Flashlights
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