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Light management & staying stealth

In an earlier Police1 tactical tip, a P-1 member talked about noise management as a means of remaining stealth. Another stealth tip is light management.

When set up on a perimeter, stakeout, tactical exercise, etc. in a position of concealment or cover, be wary of the light you may give off that will reveal your position. The “transmit” LED light on your portable radios is a very easy way to get spotted.

Many of us put a piece of black electical tape or duct tape over the light. Casio “G shock”, timex and and other wristwatches are backlit and are very bright in a totally dark environment as well.