The Distinctive Dash Light
Most police cars are designed with distinctive colors and recognizable logos in order to increase impact and heighten the public visibility of the police force; the mere presence of police cars can often have a beneficial effect in deterring crime or reducing traffic violations in a given area. However, there are times when law enforcement officials must maintain a lower profile in order to achieve their goals; undercover police vehicles typically lack the insignia and traditional police cruiser profile, including exterior lights and flashers. This allows the police vehicle to blend more easily into the background and go unnoticed, allowing law enforcement personnel to stake out and observe a point of interest unobtrusively while ensuring that they remain close by in case direct intervention is required. Dash lights are an effective way of maintaining the vehicle’s undercover status while providing additional utility for law enforcement officers.
Dash lights are usually designed to be nearly invisible from outside the car or truck. They are usually secured to the dash with suction cups or, in some cases, permanent mounting hardware that allows the dash lights to be easily removed. A number of different styles of dash lights are available, from low-profile single-row light bars to elaborate and programmable multi-colored lights with included takedown light, floodlight, or other illuminating accessories. Visor lights are also useful in providing additional light for darkened areas, while grille warning lights are often installed on undercover vehicles and cannot usually be seen until they are activated.
In addition to their undercover functionality, dash lights are practical solutions for first responders, police officers, firefighters and paramedics who must sometimes use their personal vehicle when responding to emergency calls. Dash lights can help these emergency workers move safely and quickly through traffic and arrive at the scene much more rapidly than might otherwise be possible, allowing first responders to be more effective in performing their lifesaving work. LED dash lights are especially popular due to their sturdy construction; these durable light fixtures can stand up to a surprising amount of use and abuse and feature long bulb life for even more utility. LED dash lights are lightweight and portable, allowing them to be stored in the trunk or inside the vehicle cabin when not in use and easily installed and reinstalled when needed. Since many dash lights are designed to draw power through a cigarette lighter outlet, they are always ready for use at a moment’s notice. The friendly and knowledgeable staff at Extreme Tactical Dynamics can assist you in selecting the right dash lights for yourself and your agency.
