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		<title>LED Light Bars – Different Types and Uses</title>
		<link>http://blog.emergencycity.com/2010/05/07/led-light-bars-%e2%80%93-different-types-and-uses/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 07 May 2010 23:22:43 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[LED Light Bars]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[The most common types of LED light bars are those that are seen on police vehicles. Because these are commonly combined with other visibility or safety equipment, people can find them in the catalogs or online stores that offer this type of product. That way, even if you are not a police officer you could [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The most common<a href="http://www.emergencycity.com/Verve_LED_Light_Bar_p/wt-vlbxx.htm"> types of LED light bars</a> are those that are seen on police vehicles. Because these are commonly combined with other visibility or safety equipment, people can find them in the catalogs or online stores that offer this type of product. That way, even if you are not a police officer you could still make use of light bars on your vehicle. In terms of visibility, they are a great tool to have on hand. Finding the best type for your needs requires looking at what the options are, which have a wide range in color and size.</p>
<p>Another way in which LED light bars differ from one another is in the flash patterns that they are capable of making. This is a way for law enforcement to send a message to their backup vehicles, or to civilians who may be passing by. When you are at the scene of an accident, it’s very important to make sure that other people are aware of what is happening and are able to steer clear. That is where the flashing lights of these bars come into play, as a warning or alert system.</p>
<p>It’s not only law enforcement officers who will make use of LED light bars, however. They are also used in the confines of different medical emergency vehicles, which will also have the same need for urgency and communication that a police car would see. With this type of car, a larger set of light bars may be needed. There are also small lights that can stick onto any surface of the vehicle, or onto the grills. A good idea may be some combination of all of these different types, for the most comprehensive coverage on your vehicle. That way, no matter what angle another car is coming at yours from, the driver will be well aware of what is going on and that they should steer clear.</p>
<p>To find the best deals on LED light bars, it’s a good idea to purchase them in packages. Quality should never be compromised for lights that are this important.  The right lighting can be a vital part of any officer’s toolkit, and so this is often provided for by the government or city offices. To find out more information about the different types, a good idea is to start browsing online and see what is currently for sale, to find out about new updates.</p>
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		<title>Roadside Safety Equipment – Putting Together the Basics</title>
		<link>http://blog.emergencycity.com/2010/05/05/roadside-safety-equipment-%e2%80%93-putting-together-the-basics/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 05 May 2010 14:10:02 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Traffic Safety]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[roadside safety equipment]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Whether you are part of an emergency response team or simply a cautious driver who wants to be prepared for any and all situations, there are some basics of roadside safety equipment that could be a good idea to acquire ahead of time. To start the process of looking at all the various options out [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Whether you are part of an emergency response team or simply a cautious driver who wants to be prepared for any and all situations, there are some basics of <a href="http://www.emergencycity.com/Traffic_Safety_Products_s/225.htm">roadside safety equipment</a> that could be a good idea to acquire ahead of time. To start the process of looking at all the various options out there, it’s a good idea to first think about what your personal needs are. If this safety equipment is for personal use, then you will need to think about your own needs. Some basic personal items could include a warning triangle, a <a href="http://www.emergencycity.com/portable_emergency_light_p/ec-wl1.htm">portable flashing light</a>, and emergency supplies of food and water, for instance.</p>
<p>Emergency response teams will need a more comprehensive set of roadside safety equipment, however. Because they are responsible for taking care of not only themselves but also others who may be stranded on the road, they will need the serious medical supplies that one would see within an ambulance. Oftentimes the first people on the scene of an accident are the EMS workers, who will have access to all of this. However, for their own personal safety, there are also some other items that could come in quite handy and are required for many.</p>
<p>One of the main factors to think about when you are going to be working on the side of the road is your visibility. It’s imperative to make sure that other drivers can see you should you to avoid further collisions. To this end, reflective safety vests are a must for all workers who are going to be there on the road’s edge. This is a part of roadside safety equipment that is a requirement for many teams of workers, actually required by law to set some sort of safety standard that everyone must follow.</p>
<p>Another major component of roadside safety equipment is the type of lighting that is put onto vehicles. This is a good way to alert those who are coming through traffic that something is wrong on the side of the road, so that they are sure to slow down and pay attention to what is going on. That is helpful not only for the people who have been in an accident, but also for the workers who must attend to them. Any way to slow down the flow of traffic and allow more work to be done quickly is very important when it comes to overall roadside safety.</p>
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		<title>Backup Cameras – Special Features</title>
		<link>http://blog.emergencycity.com/2010/05/03/backup-cameras-%e2%80%93-special-features/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 03 May 2010 23:19:17 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[On a daily basis it seems that the auto industry is finding new ways to make drivers safer when out there on the road. This includes such conveniences as GPS systems, and now also includes the world of backup cameras. These could be preinstalled in new vehicles, or they could be separate units that you [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>On a daily basis it seems that the auto industry is finding new ways to make drivers safer when out there on the road. This includes such conveniences as GPS systems, and now also includes the world of backup cameras. These could be preinstalled in new vehicles, or they could be separate units that you can install yourself or have a mechanic put in for you. There are a number of reasons why a rear view camera is useful, including the fact that it gives you a more accurate view of the road and what you see behind you. Although the rear view mirror is the traditional way of seeing behind you, it has a tendency to distort size and difference.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.emergencycity.com/Rear_View_Safety_Camera_Systems_s/204.htm">The backup cameras</a> seek to correct this distortion, and so are quite accurate. That is good news for anyone who has had to keep turning their head on a busy highway to see who’s approaching the vehicle. With the use of a camera, you can simply watch the monitor that is conveniently placed up in the driver’s area. The newest models are wireless and could be combined with other features in the car for a more comprehensive and safe driving experience. Because installation is relatively easy, more and more people are turning to this type of monitoring equipment.</p>
<p>Some of the extra features that may be included with backup cameras for vehicles could include night vision, or zoom features that allow you to control what you are looking at and how close it is to you. This is a good idea for those who are driving larger vehicles and need to zoom in on a car that appears to be approaching but you are not sure how far away it is. That is only one situation in which this would come in handy, however.</p>
<p>If you are interested in putting in one of these new backup cameras in your vehicle, you can speak to any auto mechanic about this possibility. The cameras are available for purchase online and installation is a quite simple process that will leave you in the possession of a safer and more reliable vehicle in the long run. This is particularly helpful for truck drivers or anyone else who has a large vehicle and visibility problems, although they are popular in regular passenger vehicles as well. The sky is the limit when it comes to monitoring the road, and the auto industry will keep adding on more special features as time goes by.</p>
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		<title>Vehicle Emergency Lights – Equipping Vehicles for Swift Response</title>
		<link>http://blog.emergencycity.com/2010/05/02/vehicle-emergency-lights-%e2%80%93-equipping-vehicles-for-swift-response/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 02 May 2010 13:48:18 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Emergency Vehicle Lights]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[When trying to make sure that your vehicle and emergency response team as a whole are prepared for taking care of those that are injured in an efficient manner, there are a number of factors to take into consideration. One of the most important is that you have the capability of lighting the area that [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>When trying to make sure that your vehicle and emergency response team as a whole are prepared for taking care of those that are injured in an efficient manner, there are a number of factors to take into consideration. One of the most important is that you have the capability of lighting the area that needs to be taken care of, and the whole radius around it. <a href="http://www.emergencycity.com/Emergency_Lights_s/216.htm">With vehicle emergency lights</a> that are designed specifically with this purpose in mind, there is no doubt that this is a possibility. The key is to find the right kind of lights for your vehicle.</p>
<p>In many cases, such as for official government agencies or city workers, there will be strict regulations on the types of vehicle emergency lights that can be used. These could be combined with sirens in some cases. Different colors can be used to signify different emergency situations, but the main thing is that this notifies other drivers on the road or passersby to stay out of the way while the emergency team is able to respond to the needs of the injured on the scene. These can be delicate situations that require privacy and the room to work, as in some cases it could be a life or death situation.</p>
<p>For that reason, it’s important to test vehicle emergency lights frequently to make sure that they are in working order. The types of lights that are commonly used in vehicles last longer than other lights, but they do still need to be replaced from time to time, depending on the frequency of use and the type that is most common. LED lights are usually the type that will be most seen in vehicles, because they are durable and long-lasting. These are generally available in a variety of different colors, but blue and red are the types most seen in traffic accidents to signify that something is amiss.</p>
<p>Another decision to make when looking at vehicle emergency lights is to decide where to put the lights on the vehicle. Many will choose to put them on the top of the vehicle, like the classic police car. Others may find that having them on the back of the car is a good way to alert drivers behind them that there is trouble ahead. The best option is generally a mix of both, but this will depend on the type of vehicle being driven, whether it is an ambulance, police car, or van.</p>
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		<title>ANSI 207 Public Safety Vests – Keeping Up to the Latest Codes</title>
		<link>http://blog.emergencycity.com/2010/04/30/ansi-207-public-safety-vests-%e2%80%93-keeping-up-to-the-latest-codes/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Apr 2010 15:01:26 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Safety Vests]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[There is a certain standard that all safety vests must adhere to, in terms of visibility and practicality. While the old standard was known as ANSI 107, this updated version has a number of benefits that can be applied to the safety level of all workers, be they emergency medical responders or police officers. The [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There is a certain standard that all safety vests must adhere to, in terms of visibility and practicality. While the old standard was known as ANSI 107, this updated version has a number of benefits that can be applied to the safety level of all workers, be they emergency medical responders or police officers. The <a href="http://www.emergencycity.com/2W_Public_Safety_Breakaway_Mesh_Vest_p/2w-pwb505.htm">ANSI 207 public safety vests</a> stand out for a number of reasons; including their safety features, their durable materials, and their attention to detail. This does not apply to the safety vests worn by construction or utility workers, but more to those for emergency relief workers who have specific concerns that other workers may not have.</p>
<p>While the old ANSI 107 classification system had three different levels of protection, the new ANSI 207 public safety vests only come in one protection level. One could say that they are all at the highest level of protection as a result. A problem that many police officers or emergency medical relief workers alike had with the old types of safety vests was that they were excessively bulky and made it difficult to access their equipment or medical gear quickly and safely enough.</p>
<p>The new ANSI 207 public safety vests are designed with a more minimal design, without sacrificing safety. With a combination of reflective materials and high visibility fabric in the background, they help ensure that workers are visible by traffic, other responders, or anyone else who needs to take note of their whereabouts, without hindering movement or safety. This is a way to combine all the best traits of the old design and put it into something new and highly wearable.</p>
<p>Although the old certification system applied not only to safety vests but also to jackets, shirts, and pants, this new design is specifically for safety vests only. This focused design effort has helped make sure that the ANSI 207 public safety vests focus on the issues that were specifically a problem with the old safety models, including the fact that they were hindering police officers’ ability to reach their guns quickly in sometimes dangerous situations. Fortunately, that problem has now been fixed, and so the new ANSI 207 standards have been adopted and made mandatory in many states as a result. When there is an accident or crime scene, it’s essential that those life-saving first responders are able to do their job in the most effective way.</p>
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		<title>LED Police Lights – How These Lights Differ from Other Light Sources</title>
		<link>http://blog.emergencycity.com/2010/04/22/led-police-lights-%e2%80%93-how-these-lights-differ-from-other-light-sources/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Apr 2010 16:37:31 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Police Lights]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[You have many choices when it comes to outfitting your fleet of police cars with lighting. Since police lights play an intricate role in officer safety and the fulfillment of job duties, it is important to select lights that help the officer do their job effectively. Through the years, police cars have been equipped with [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>You have many choices when it comes to outfitting your fleet of police cars with lighting. Since police lights play an intricate role in officer safety and the fulfillment of job duties, it is important to select lights that help the officer do their job effectively. Through the years, police cars have been equipped with different types of lights. However the current upgraded model of <a href="http://www.emergencycity.com/Police_Car_Lights_s/48.htm">LED police lights</a> are proving to be the best kind of lights enforcement vehicles can have. Here are a few ways LED lights are better than rotating or strobe lights.</p>
<p>When it comes to design, rotating lights are about as basic as you can get for lights. Generally, there is a single bulb around which a curve mirror is spun to create a rotating light effect. In the beginning, rotating lights were mainly used in beacons but are also used in light bars just like LED police lights. Some beacons are constructed as a colored plastic dome with a plain bulb while others are constructed with a clear dome and a colored bulb. In modern day light bars, mirrors are placed in a V formation to generate the effect of multiple flashing lights.</p>
<p>Strobe lights, on the other hand, employ a different lighting method. Similar to strobe lights used in flash photography, these xenon flash lamps emit light in flashes by ionizing and igniting the gas inside of them. These lights have a bluish tint which causes red lights to look fuchsia. Although a multipurpose light, strobe lights still do not have the full range of capabilities that LED police lights have. Additionally, both rotating and strobe lights use a lot of power which can put stress on the car battery.</p>
<p>LED, or Light-Emitting Diodes, is a semiconductor light that manipulate electrons and photons to produce light. LED police lights have several advantages over rotating and strobe lights. The first is that LED lights are much more energy efficient than their counterparts. This means, they won’t put as much stress on the battery. They are longer lasting, more durable and reliable over the long term. Since they are smaller than rotating and strobe lights, they allow for a thinner light bar which in turn helps reduce wind resistance. However, a major benefit is that LED lights can be programmed in a wider variety of flash patterns including strobe and directional. Although more expensive than other types of lights, LED lights present the better value in today’s technologically advanced world.</p>
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		<title>Police Grill Lights – Putting the Spotlight on Perpetrators</title>
		<link>http://blog.emergencycity.com/2010/04/20/police-grill-lights-%e2%80%93-putting-the-spotlight-on-perpetrators/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Apr 2010 00:55:15 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Every year police officers are injured and killed during basic traffic stops simply because a driver was not paying attention and ran into them. Because of this, police cars will have emergency lighting installed in a variety of places on their vehicles. This is done to maximize their attention-getting effect and make sure that those [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Every year police officers are injured and killed during basic traffic stops simply because a driver was not paying attention and ran into them. Because of this, police cars will have emergency lighting installed in a variety of places on their vehicles. This is done to maximize their attention-getting effect and make sure that those they share the road with notice them and act appropriately. On most cars, lighting will include roof top light bars, dash and deck bars, police grill lights, front and rear flashers, and sometimes running lights on the sides of the car.</p>
<p>Police grill lights, however, serve multiple purposes. The standard red and blue lights, when activated, serve as a warning and notice to others on the road as to their presence in the area. When clear lights are installed in the grill, they work with the vehicles regular headlights to provide additional light to a dark area. This is becoming more popular on undercover police vehicles that need takedown lights. This is particularly beneficial when the police officer is stopping a vehicle at night on a road that has no streetlamps. That added light can help the officer get a better look at the overall situation and detect hidden dangers that they might not otherwise have seen in dimmer lighting.</p>
<p>Police grill lights come in a variety of styles. Halogen lights are incandescent lights made with a tungsten filament and halogen gas. These lights are pretty powerful, having the ability to operate at higher temperatures than regular gas lamps and still last a long time. Although they are small, they can produce quite a bit of light and are the most common types of lights used on cars. Xenon strobe lights are also made of gas. However, they are created to emit a flash of light at quick intervals. These are generally used as warning lights and usually only come in red, green, or yellow lights for the grill.</p>
<p>LED police grill lights are semiconductor lights that manipulate electron and photons to generate light. These types of lights are being used with increasing frequency because they last long, are energy efficient, vibration resistant, and durable. Their small size allows them to be packaged in shallower casings which in turn can make room for other things like a siren. One additional benefit to LED lights is that they can be programmed into a variety of flash patterns including ones that can be used to control traffic. Grill lights can provide additional safety and security to an otherwise dangerous job. No police car should be without them.</p>
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		<title>LED Light Bars – Modern Day Technology Saves Lives and Money</title>
		<link>http://blog.emergencycity.com/2010/04/19/led-light-bars-%e2%80%93-modern-day-technology-saves-lives-and-money/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Apr 2010 16:35:06 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[LED Light Bars]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[When there is an emergency, response personnel need to get to their destination quickly but safely. Sometimes the difference between life and death is a matter of minutes which is why all emergency service vehicles are equipped with a warning system. This system generally includes lights and a siren that is used to signal other [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>When there is an emergency, response personnel need to get to their destination quickly but safely. Sometimes the difference between life and death is a matter of minutes which is why all emergency service vehicles are equipped with a warning system. This system generally includes lights and a siren that is used to signal other people on the road to make way for them. For a long time, the vehicles used by fire, police and EMS were equipped with light bars that used an incandescent lighting scheme. However, more and more of them are switching over to using LED light bars.</p>
<p>LED, or light-emitting diodes, is an electrical component that is frequently used in electronics like televisions, calculators, and computers. It is a semiconductor that produces light by manipulating neutrons and photons. When they were first developed, LEDs only produced enough light to illuminate a very small area. They were mainly used to replace incandescent or neon indicator lamps. However, advances in the technology have produced lights that shine bright enough to be used in lighting schemes like LED light bars. Today’s LEDs bear little resemblance to their predecessors.</p>
<p>Response vehicles are making the switch to <a href="http://www.emergencycity.com/Verve_LED_Light_Bar_p/wt-vlbxx.htm">LED light bars</a> because LEDs offer a number of benefits that surpass their incandescent and strobe counterparts. Firstly, LEDs are energy efficient which means they are less of a strain on the vehicle battery. Although a little more expensive, they last longer and are more durable so in the long term they actually cost the same as other bulb types. LED bulbs are much smaller which allows for the production of smaller light bars which helps make vehicles more aerodynamic and fuel efficient. This is especially a concern for police cars which often have to chase reckless drivers and perpetrators down the road.</p>
<p>Overall, LED light bars helps response services save money which, in this economy, could actually save someone’s job. Since they last longer and are more energy efficient they contribute to a healthier environment because less of these lights will find their way into landfills. These light bars can be purchased anywhere warning lights are sold. However, the best place to purchase them is through an online vendor. Because an internet vendor has lower overhead costs than a brick and mortar store, they can offer a lower price on the products. However, before whipping out the company credit card, take your time to research the company you are considering buying from to ensure you are dealing with a reputable business.</p>
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		<title>Police Car Lights &#8211; Choosing the Best Emergency Lights for Your Fleet</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 18 Apr 2010 16:43:23 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Contrary to popular belief there are actually several types of police cars. In addition to the standard traffic, response and unmarked cars, police also use patrol cars, general purpose cars, community liaison vehicles, K-9 units, surveillance cars, decoy and bait cars, rescue units, demo cars, and sport utility vehicles. These vehicles serve different purposes within [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Contrary to popular belief there are actually several types of police cars. In addition to the standard traffic, response and unmarked cars, police also use patrol cars, general purpose cars, community liaison vehicles, K-9 units, surveillance cars, decoy and bait cars, rescue units, demo cars, and sport utility vehicles. These vehicles serve different purposes within the law enforcement community but almost all of them are outfitted with an array of lights. Whether the lights are blended into the vehicle to make it less noticeable on the road, or the car is outfitted to be purposely conspicuous each car type has its own light profile that needs to be considered when buying police car lights for them.</p>
<p>Patrol cars, response cars, traffic cars, K-9 units sport utility vehicles are vehicles that have all the bells and whistles installed when it comes to lighting. Since these cars are generally the ones that handle both emergency and crime in progress situation, they must have the equipment necessary to get to their destinations quickly and safely. The police car lights installed on these cars are roof top light bars, dash and deck light bars, grill lights, and head and tail light flashers. Cars outfitted with this combination ensure the vehicle will be seen in a variety of lighting situations.</p>
<p>Unmarked cars and surveillance cars are generally used when the police officer wants to maintain a low profile. The situations that call for this type of subtlety vary between catching traffic violators in the act to performing undercover surveillance of known perpetrators. Police car lights on these cars need to be cleverly hidden. Therefore, removable dash and deck light bars are appropriate as well as head and tail flashers, and sometimes grill lights. The goal is to blend in with the crowd but be able to move into an active mode when needed.</p>
<p>Demo cars, community liaison cars, and decoy cars are non essential vehicles that do not need to be fully equipped with lights like their official counterparts. In fact, decoy cars, which are generally retired police cars, can actually have some of their lighting removed and installed on an active car. Since they are not used in any official crime fighting capacity, these cars can get away with only having basic police car lights installed. A roof top light bar and maybe grill lights are usually sufficient. When outfitting your fleet with necessary equipment, consider the car’s role in the force and install only what is necessary. Your budget will thank you.</p>
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		<title>Emergency Dash Lights – Why More Cars Are Moving to Interior Lights Only</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 18 Apr 2010 01:56:38 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[When it comes to lighting, police cars have evolved over the years. In the beginning, police cars used fixed lights but quickly graduated to rotating beacons to announce their presence. These beacons were attached to a light bar on the top of the car alongside a siren. Eventually, the light bar turned into a single [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>When it comes to lighting, police cars have evolved over the years. In the beginning, police cars used fixed lights but quickly graduated to rotating beacons to announce their presence. These beacons were attached to a light bar on the top of the car alongside a siren. Eventually, the light bar turned into a single piece that encompassed both lighting and sound which could be mounted easily on top of the car. Conscious of how these bulky light bars interferes with the vehicles aerodynamics, LED lights are now being used to create thinner light bars. However, some districts are removing the roof top light bars altogether and switching to interior <a href="http://www.emergencycity.com/LED_Dash_Lights_s/3.htm">emergency dash lights</a> only.</p>
<p>Speed and maneuverability are of the utmost importance when chasing criminals or trying to get to an emergency situation quickly. Rooftop light bars add both weight and wind resistance to the police vehicle causing it to drag. Additionally, this added resistance also makes the car somewhat fuel inefficient raising their operation costs. Removing the rooftop light bar and using emergency dash lights as well as grill lights, eliminates the bulk of these problems. Cars also gain the added benefit of becoming stealthier and thus making it a little easier to sneak up on traffic violators.</p>
<p>Emergency dash lights come in a variety of styles. They can be installed on both the dash and deck of the car. As an alternative, the lights, usually flat LED light bars can also be mounted under the sun visors. The lights can be permanently attached to the interior of the car as is generally the case with fully marked cars. Unmarked cars can make use of removable panels that can be plugged into the vehicles cigarette lighter. To prevent light from being reflected back into the interior of the car and blinding the police officer, most light bars are outfitted with shields.</p>
<p>Although there are many benefits to removing the rooftop light bar and only using interior emergency dash lights, there is one major drawback. Most of the light will be concentrated in the front and back of the car, leaving the sides of the car in the dark. This can cause safety concerns as it would be more difficult to see all of the hazards surround the car in the dark. All in all though, fleet managers may find that altering a few vehicles to interior lighting only benefits their budget greatly. Consider all the options and choose the one that’s right for your force.</p>
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