What do you guys use for lights on your patrol bikes. We have the Smith & Wesson police bikes at work with a Niterider headlamp and some chinsy AA battery powered strobes. I wonder what everyone else uses or what is out there so I can propose an upgrade. Maybe Red/Red perhaps? Green is the color of Security in Ohio but right now the strobes are amber on the left, red on the right. Our current setup is unsafe and would like to pitch a change.
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Originally posted by FireEMSPoliceWhat do you guys use for lights on your patrol bikes. We have the Smith & Wesson police bikes at work with a Niterider headlamp and some chinsy AA battery powered strobes. I wonder what everyone else uses or what is out there so I can propose an upgrade. Maybe Red/Red perhaps? Green is the color of Security in Ohio but right now the strobes are amber on the left, red on the right. Our current setup is unsafe and would like to pitch a change."To win one hundred victories in one hundred battles is not the highest skill. To subdue the enemy without fighting is the highest skill." Sun-Tzu
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Here's an example from Galls:
(You mentioned having a Niterider headlight already? Is it this one, or a different one?)
The bike we used when I did mall security had an LED taillight/strobe setup on the rear. It had a (BRIGHT!) red taillight, that doubled as a strobe, and even had little amber LED turn signals incorporated into it that could strobe as well. Can't remember the brand or name of the unit, but I'm sure it's still around on the market.Corbier's Commandos - "Stickin it to the ninjas!"
Originally posted by ValleyOneBANG, next thing you know Bob's your Uncle and this Sgt is seemingly out on his a$$.
Shoulda called in sick.
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The campus police at the college I worked for used lots of reflective tape on gear and bikes. You couldn't miss them if you tried.THE AVERAGE RESPONSE TIME FOR A 911 CALL IS FOUR MINUTES
THE AVERAGE RESPONSE TIME FOR A .357 MAGNUM ROUND IS 1400 FEET PER SECOND?
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Originally posted by FireEMSPoliceBecause, there is a switch for the headlight, and each strobe has a switch. The strobes are nowhere near bright enough.
If the strobes are for visibility, then they should not be the primary tail light or take the place of reflectors.
If the strobes are for "warning power," realize that no one has to move for those strobes unless they're red and blue. Audio warning power is usually better, either a siren or digital air horn (they make both for bikes), depending on state laws for bike operation.Some Kind of Commando Leader
"Every time I see another crazy Florida post, I'm glad I don't work there." ~ Minneapolis Security on Florida Security Law
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