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Texaspony87
08-27-2009, 11:29 PM
The Michigan State Police has recently revised the Unity roof beacon on patrol cars. The rotator w/ two bulbs has been removed in favor of a stationary four sided LED. It is very bright, can be dimmed at night, and a neat idea to keep the traditional look of the department.
Texaspony87
08-27-2009, 11:38 PM
Photo of light. I tried to post up a short camera video of the light in operation but can't get it to work, Mike?
jarhed123
08-27-2009, 11:58 PM
I can't believe they are still using that type of set up
ImEvil1
08-28-2009, 01:01 AM
That is awesome. :2thumbs:

You'll have to post the vid on photobucket or the like...then link to it (embed it) here.
copper
08-28-2009, 07:27 AM
Joe,
I'm glad they kept the single light and the hood sign. I grew up seeing them. They are unique and a good conversation topic.
mac88chp
08-28-2009, 12:47 PM
Looks to be some video of LED beacons at their test track here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cKB-TUYHGXk
NoDrama43
08-28-2009, 04:55 PM
I can attest to the brightness. Even though it was raining I had to put my sunglasses on. :cool:

If any of you ever get to Lansing, be sure to stop by the MSP museum and EVOC track. It was a great time this week seeing Bruce and Joe again. I will have some other information about my MSP car hopefully in the near future.....;)
Texaspony87
08-29-2009, 12:40 AM
You are correct Michael :)
MOstang
08-29-2009, 08:29 AM
I too am glad the MSP are keeping with the traditional look.
stadair
10-26-2009, 08:17 PM
A buddy was just commenting that the light he saw on a MSP car was different. He was asking around thinking he might have been wrong. Now I can set him straight. He'll be happy about that.
hwneil
10-27-2009, 04:16 AM
Look at this video...about 7:27 in it shows the light on a Crown Vic

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AWlKq6B6yvc&feature=related