In the field:
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On patrol this evening, I had the oppurtunity to use the Gladius on a few car stops. I used the momentary mode on most, but had the oppurtunity to put a "strobe job" on one motorist with very good results.
Let me set the stage;
I was on patrol in a completely unmarked car complete with concealed strobe packages, no markings, non-police tags,etc. It is amazing how many people don't see a guy in uniform,shaved head and Oakleys, driving a Crown Vic that, besides the best efforts, is screaming "Unmarked Police Car!!!" Anyway, guy comes flying up behind me (50 in a 25) and gets right on my bumper and "drafts" me for about a 1/2 mile until I have had enough. I pull into the breakdown lane, he passes, I then knock him off.
The guys freaks out and starts bouncing around the interior of the car trying to find his lic./reg. data. He keeps poking his head out the window like a hyperactive nut job. "Spidey sense" starts telling me this may be a DWI or he is attempting to maybe hide whatever else he may be taking that is making him drive like such an idiot.
I approach the car drawing my Gladius and clicking the tailcap over to "Strobe" mode. I get to about his rear bumper and he again cranes his head out the window only this time he gets a face full of strobing lumens and is told to face forward and place his hands on the wheel. I could tell from the second he got "blasted" that he was completely locked in sensory "what the f--- just happened" mode. I approached closer and again activated the strobe and did a quick interview to find the operator to be just a spazzed out delivery guy trying to pack in the tips (which will now be spent on his citation...).
The funny thing was after a while, he wouldn't even turn his head to attempt a look while I was issuing the citation. He just kept his eyes fixed forward to avoid the effects of the light. First time "GO" as far as I'm concerned !
From an email:
I am writing to you in reference to the Gladius Night -Ops light that I received a week ago. I work as Police officer for XXXXXXX Metropolitan Police Department out of the South Central Area Command which is responsible for XXXXXXXX. I first came across your light at the Shot Show 2005. I had the opportunity to meet Sgt. Rod Schaeffer. Rod was very courteous and very excited about your product. I went to the show multiple days and he continuously took the time to explain the concepts behind the light and its use in police and tactical situations. I personally feel this is the finest light that has ever been produced. I brought it to work (graveyard) last week and immediately the reception from my coworkers was astounding. I showed them the multiple settings especially the "strobe" feature which is what I use 80% of the time. I could not wait to put the light to work. I used the light all night on multiple car stops and the drivers of the vehicle told me the strobe effect made them completely disoriented and temporarily blinded. After I heard that I knew this was the best and brightest light on the market. During the night I conducted multiple persons stops and immediately deployed the light in the "strobe mode" which gave me the ability to close the gap between me and the suspect almost instantaneously without the suspect knowing what just happened. This is the clearest most visible light that any of my co-workers or I have ever seen. You know its a great light when you have suspects telling me "wow" I COULD NOT SEE ANYTHING!!! This light will definitely save a police officers life one day.
So in closing you have hit the mark with the Gladius it is head and shoulders above any other product and all of my partners want a Gladius, can you offer a discounted package deal for my entire squad.
Thanks again
XXXXXXXX