Police Flashlights News & Articles

• 7 investments worth every penny for SWAT officers

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  From waterproof boots to Cat Crap (yes, really), here's some essential gear to add to your SWAT toolkit

• An essential piece of gear gets an ergonomic makeover

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  Streamlight’s Stinger 2020 flashlight sports an anti-roll body design, other new features

• Tactical, pocket carry and weapon-mounted: A smorgasbord of new lights from Streamlight

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  Whether working the night shift, or searching a dimly lit building, there’s no reason you have to be in the dark

• A shot in the dark

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  Wisconsin officer Aaron Hintz is convinced his training prepared him to make a 54’ shot when lives were on the line

• What's on your wish list? A gift guide for LEOs

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  A roundup of gifts from companies who support the thin blue line, or who provide products with law enforcement in mind

• How to buy flashlights (eBook)

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  Download this Police1 flashlights buying guide to learn key steps for product selection, purchasing and implementation

• How to disinfect your duty gear amid COVID-19 concerns

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  With lots of misinformation out there on how to prevent contamination of duty gear, here’s a resource that sets the record straight

• A cop's guide to the supplies you will want on patrol

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  While there is no one way to do the job, this is a list of basics for every cop on the street

• Training Day: How to set up a low light training drill

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  Knowing how to use lighting conditions and flashlights is as important as shooting accurately

• Why two is better than one

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  Just as officers should always have a backup plan, they should always have backup gear

• Tech advances on display at SHOT Show 2019

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  From improved tech to new tech in familiar clothing, there was plenty that piqued my interest at this year’s SHOT Show

• The top 10 GovX gear items for LEOs and tactical pros

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  Steve Tracy, who has 30 years of experience under his belt weighs in on why these bestsellers are a hit among officers

• 5.11 to showcase breathable uniforms, high-tech camo and tactical lighting at IACP

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  Poly/wool technology elevates the company’s latest uniform line, offering functionality, comfort and durability

• Review: Pelican’s new 7 Series lights provide battery options and added functionality

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  Pelican has engineered a new series of lights for law enforcement with features that are smart and tactical

• Why two hands are better than one: The advantages of a weapon light

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  A weapon light allows an officer to use a two-handed grip on their pistol, which is undeniably superior in accuracy and mechanical functioning to the lone grabber option

• SHOT Show 2018 roundup: Innovative gear from the show floor

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  This year's SHOT Show featured some multi-purpose innovative gear offering great value for the money

• 4 companies lighting the way at SHOT Show 2018

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  New products from NexTorch, QuiqLite, Streamlight and SureFire make for a bright future

• Beware of where you wear your flashlight

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  On occasion I see officers with their large squad flashlights hanging on a ring in the small of their back. While it may be equally accessible to both hands, this is not a good practice. Any hard o...

• Bringing the street to the range: Does your training reflect the reality of policing?

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  It is imperative to hold training sessions that reflect actual working conditions for police officers

• 3 reasons to carry the Pelican 7600 flashlight

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  The Pelican 7600 is a dual-powered patrol light with an ideal beam in a form factor suited for police officer use

• The only flashlight technique you'll ever need

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  Sometimes you need a searching technique that doubles as a shooting technique

• Surefire shows off updated versions of several flashlights at SHOT Show 2017

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  IntelliBeam Technology enables the user to go from a non-reflective surface to one that does produce a mirroring effect without accidentally blinding oneself

• Bayco's new Nightstick dual-light flashlights to appear at IACP 2016

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  The 650-lumen flashlights feature a second 200-lumen LED floodlight as an unfocused lighting option

• Streamlight debuts dual-switch Strion models

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  Streamlight will demonstrate the new dual-switch models of the Strion series of LED flashlights at the 2016 IACP conference

• How Spectroline's multi-LED light can improve evidence collection

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  Once the first responders leave the scene, a walk-through with the OFK-8000a can provide a forensic team with a starting point and illumination for complex photography needs

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