David A DiSanti wrote:
>
> Hello all,
>
> I am a Police Officer for a large Midwestern city whose weakwilled Mayor
> mandated all Police Officers had to retire their Mag-lites and carry
> poly-stingers after a episode in which there was the allegation that a
> Police Officer used the light as a club, which as long as it was done in
> accordance with the laws of the land there should be no problem. But, to
> cater to special interest groups and undermine the police department he
> abolished the use of them. I have no problem with Stingers as a back-up
> light but the run time is way too short and the flashlight is way too
> fragile for duty use. As a in-car light they should be wonderful. Dakota
> content: I can hardly wait for the quad-cab and wonder if I will be able to
> order leather seats and a 360 in a 4X4
>
> Dave
I also have a stinger, battey time is only an hour. IMHO Your mayor is a
jerk for puuting his officers out there with a flashlight that only
lasts an hour. Its a great little light but not for an officer with out
a bigger backup. Bob Nichols
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