Flanked by uniformed officers, the Police Chief and Faulkner demonstrated the super-white light of the 7060 by using two flashlights to single-handedly light up the blackened Parker Center Auditorium. The 7060's modern LED technology produces a blinding brightness, which will give LAPD officers the crucial seconds they need to gain the upper hand on a suspect and determine the appropriate action ? which can save lives.
As part of the testing process, Pelican sent the test models of the 7060 to more than 100 members of law enforcement across the U.S. Universally, the feedback was extremely positive, and testers were especially impressed with the bright white light and battery life.
The LED flashlight is tremendously brighter than previous LAPD-issued lights, allowing officers to better establish if a suspect several feet away has a gun or other weapon in their hand. The LED lamp is extremely durable and never needs replacing -- exceeding 10,000 hours of use, unlike conventional lamps, which fail after 30 hours of use. And the 7060's 90 minutes of continuous battery life -- with no loss in intensity compared to current flashlights that dim as the charge depletes -- ensures police officers cover their beat armed with a powerful and long-lasting flashlight.
This also marks the first time that the LAPD is providing in-car chargers to their officers, ensuring the new flashlight will last through an entire 12-hour shift.
First-of-its-kind three-way switch technology gives officers a choice to readily switch from patrol to tactical mode in seconds. The 7060 is less than half the weight of the existing standard law enforcement flashlights, allowing officers to easily carry their flashlight at all times. And the smaller size means it's more compact, providing more space on an officer's duty belt for other equipment. The high-impact Xenoy resin body is virtually indestructible and incorporates Pelican's distinctive faceted design.
