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New LAPD flashlights are too small to be used as weapons (Disarm Police /Empower Criminals update)
KESQ-3 TV / AP ^
| March 31, 2007
Posted on 03/31/2007 1:15:09 PM PDT by Stoat
New LAPD flashlights are too small to be used as weapons LOS ANGELES The L-A-P-D has decided that smaller is better when it comes to flashlights.Police Chief William Bratton is scheduled to unveil new flashlights today that are brighter than the ones they use now, but too small to be used as a weapon. The idea for the new ten-inch torch was conceived just days after news cameras broadcast images of L-A-P-D officers beating a car-theft suspect with a two-pound, two-foot long standard issue flashlight. Bratton banned the large flashlights after the 2004 beating and called for manufacturers to create a smaller, brighter flashlight. A-C-L-U Southern California director Ramona Ripston praised the L-A-P-D for the equipment change. She says it's an "important step in the right direction." |
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TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; Government; News/Current Events; US: California
KEYWORDS: ca; california; criminal; criminals; flashlight; flashlights; la; lapd; losangeles; pelican; police
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Pelican 7060 LED - Features
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7060 LED SPECIFICATIONS |
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In a rare collaboration between public and private sectors, the City of Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) has partnered with Pelican Products to develop the Pelican 7060 LED as the standard issue tactical/patrol flashlight for all its officers.
The Pelican 7060 LED light employs new dual switch technology that allows the light to be activated by either a body-mounted patrol switch or a tail-mounted tactical switch. The dual switches, which include a momentary mode, allows the user to grip the light in several positions and still control activation. The light incorporates rechargeable Lithium-Ion batteries for maximum brightness and light weight.
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7060 LED Configurations |
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Description |
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Sug. Retail |
7060 |
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7060 LED (Boxed) |
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$199.95 |
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7060 LED Specifications |
Light Source |
Tested Lumen Value |
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LED |
130.0 |
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Batteries |
Battery Burn Time |
Battery Pack/Charging Time |
1 3.7v, 2200mAh Lithium-Ion (Included) |
1.5 hrs. |
Charging Dock 4-5 hours |
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4.4 |
3.7 |
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Length |
Weight w/Batteries |
Weight w/o Batteries |
8.65" (22 cm) |
10.4 oz. (0.29 kg) |
8.2 oz. (0.23 kg) |
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posted on
03/31/2007 1:15:14 PM PDT
by
Stoat
To: Stoat
"The idea for the new ten-inch torch was conceived just days after news cameras broadcast images of L-A-P-D officers beating a car-theft suspect with a two-pound, two-foot long standard issue flashlight. "
I keep one of those flashlights under the front seat of my car. There's lots of crazy people on the road these days.
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posted on
03/31/2007 1:16:59 PM PDT
by
SoldierMedic
(Rowan Walter, 23 Feb 2007)
To: Stoat
$200.00???
You gotta be kidding me...
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posted on
03/31/2007 1:17:53 PM PDT
by
SGCOS
To: SoldierMedic
There's lots of crazy people on the road these days.Some with badges.
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posted on
03/31/2007 1:18:04 PM PDT
by
Wormwood
(Future Former Freeper)
To: Stoat
many a flashlights have saved cops lives, next step is water pistols instead of 9mm.
To: BurbankKarl
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posted on
03/31/2007 1:19:50 PM PDT
by
Stoat
(Rice / Coulter 2008: Smart Ladies for a Strong America)
To: Stoat
Keep the big flashlights, make the bad guys buy helmets.
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posted on
03/31/2007 1:20:37 PM PDT
by
heywaitadarnminute
(This post happens between 12 AM and 12 PM)
To: JohnLongIsland
It's the same logic either way. If a cop misuses his weapon, whether it be a flashlight or a service revolver, it is the cop who is at fault and should be dealt with accordingly. But, the gun grabbers are now flashlight grabbers, I guess.
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posted on
03/31/2007 1:21:16 PM PDT
by
Rastus
To: Stoat
Jeez, they should just get Maglites. The big, hefty ones.
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posted on
03/31/2007 1:21:30 PM PDT
by
mewzilla
(Property must be secured or liberty cannot exist. John Adams)
To: Wormwood
There's lots of crazy people on the road these days.Some with badges.
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Even more in appointed government jobs.
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posted on
03/31/2007 1:21:52 PM PDT
by
yankeedame
("Oh, I can take it but I'd much rather dish it out.")
To: Rastus
There was a local cop known as "Motorola Man" for his creative use of the department-issued radio.
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posted on
03/31/2007 1:24:24 PM PDT
by
MediaMole
(9/11 - We have already forgotten.)
To: JohnLongIsland
Didn't the city consider the fact that the old flashlights probably kept some incidents from escalating to the point where sidearms are used?
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posted on
03/31/2007 1:24:34 PM PDT
by
magslinger
(Submission? That's a bit of a problem!)
To: SGCOS
$200 dollars more and you could by each police officer a backup gun, instead.
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posted on
03/31/2007 1:24:37 PM PDT
by
USNBandit
(sarcasm engaged at all times)
To: mewzilla
The Malice Green signature series.
When standard just isn't good enough.
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posted on
03/31/2007 1:25:46 PM PDT
by
cripplecreek
(Peace without victory is a temporary illusion.)
To: SGCOS
Rudy is behind this.(sorry, but I wanted to be the first to balame him)
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posted on
03/31/2007 1:26:29 PM PDT
by
neverhillorat
(HILLORAT WINS, WE ALL LOSE)
To: Stoat
You can do fine with a light like this in one hand and a baton in the other. Take away someone's sight and they are toast.
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posted on
03/31/2007 1:27:01 PM PDT
by
misterrob
(The Clinton Culture of Corruption-Alliteration is a Wonderful Thing)
To: Stoat
This is kind of pointless now, not only is the taser much more effective, it's 100 times more fun to use.
To: cripplecreek
Well, I don't recall Anthony Abatte needed one of those to beat up that bartender.
I'd still give LEOs the Maglites.
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posted on
03/31/2007 1:30:33 PM PDT
by
mewzilla
(Property must be secured or liberty cannot exist. John Adams)
To: misterrob
Just about any Surefire two or three cell light will momentarily blind the perp. And have you seen their Magnum six-cell number? It'll blind you for a loooong time...SSZ
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posted on
03/31/2007 1:30:51 PM PDT
by
szweig
To: Stoat
It has a grenade grip, maybe the battery explodes if you throw it at them.
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posted on
03/31/2007 1:32:04 PM PDT
by
ThomasThomas
( I did use spell check?)
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