Police, federal government agencies and independent developers have all been searching for non-lethal and less

forceful methods of subduing crooks and enemies. Making use of tasers, rubber bullets and different gases and
sprays have all been, and are all being, studied to discover how much damage, both short term and long term,
they do. A few of the most recent and most promising devices are being established utilizing an existing flashlight
feature strobing LED light.

While it may appear a little ridiculous to believe that a pulsing light can stop a criminal intent on breaking the law
or committing violence, it is really very reliable. Simply think about how disorienting it can be when a bright light
is suddenly turned on in a dark space.

The light discharging diode, or LED, bulb is well suited for this type of application. There are many towns that are
beginning to change their standard traffic lights with ones made with LEDs. These lights are likewise being used as
home lighting replacement bulbs and around the landscaping.

Strobing lights have the impact of disorienting the interaction between our eyes and our brains. This forces
somebody looking at them to have to avert or flee from the pulsing of the light. Policeman have been utilizing
strobe flashlights for a number of years as a way to stop getting away suspects by spectacular and puzzling them.
This non-violent means of disarming a criminal is being took a look at for wider usage.

CBS News ran a story just recently on what is being called the LED Incapacitator. This LED light takes this strobing
concept to the next level without losing the fundamental advantages of custom knives and axes an LED bulb. It
utilizes some particular light frequencies that affect the brain and after that cycles through those frequencies too
quickly for the brain to adjust. The light also moves through various colors to cause extra confusion. This new
authorities tactical light is intense enough to be utilized in both brightly lit environments in addition to the dark.

With a push of the button, a basic LED flashlight can turn into a strobing light in the occasion of an attack while in
a parking garage or walking home at night. This pulsing light can provide a few extra seconds to get away or call
out for help.

Strobing flashlights and torches are innovative and possibly life conserving. As new gadgets are being developed
for our uniformed specialists, we may see a growing number of derivatives of those products offered to the
general public.