Much of what you do as law enforcement officers takes place in low, altered, or failing light. Knowing how to read both the light and the situation at hand lets you make informed decisions on how to handle them. Using white light at the wrong time, without an awareness of your environment or opponent’s capabilities, could expose you as a target.
Night vision technology has been available since the 1960s. The earliest night vision systems turned invisible infrared radiation (IR) into images displayed on a screen, but these systems were heavy, needed to be super-cooled, and cost thousands of dollars. Now, there are handheld devices that sell for a few hundred dollars, and even a night vision attachment for your smartphone. Recently, a new system of night vision has come to the market, which uses even minuscule amounts of ambient light to display a true color image on a screen. Once available only to the military, these systems are now available to the public.
Night vision equipment can give your officers a significant advantage over suspects who cannot see in the dark. You also need to understand how night vision will interact with your other tools, such as red dots and illuminated scopes.
This Police1 guide addresses the key issues to consider when acquiring night vision products, whether night vision goggles, binoculars, monoculars, weapon scopes, or cameras.
Included in this guide:
- Key considerations before purchasing night vision products, ensuring you understand your department’s specific needs and the capabilities of different systems.
- Essential questions to ask vendors, enabling you to gather all necessary information for informed purchasing decisions.
- A directory of night vision product companies, providing a comprehensive list of reputable suppliers.
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