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AUG 2017

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www.officer.com AUGUST 2017 LAW ENFORCEMENT TECHNOLOGY 11 Circle 6 on Reader Service Card Jammer-resistant LIDARs Currently only a few LIDAR manufac- turers offer jammer-resistant LIDARs. DragonEye Technologies offers their DragonEye Speed LIDAR and DragonEye Compact and now Stalker RADAR offers their LIDAR RLR. MPH Industries claims their SpeedLaser R, S, T, and SpeedLaser B compact series LIDARs, "Measures speed and beats most jammers while in anti-jammer mode." All of these units utilize a vari- able pulse rate that is fully or partially randomized to prevent jammers from being able to mimic incoming LASER pulse rates. This does not prevent the jammers from detecting the incoming pulses, so the driver will still receive an alert, it just means the jammer will not be able to jam the LIDAR. Game of cat and mouse Unfortunately, some models of LASER jammers record their encounters with unknown police LIDAR . The user then sends this data to the jammer manufacturer so that they can better study anti-jamming countermeasures. This means that jammer software updates may be able to overcome existing anti-jamming technology. On the other hand, LIDAR manu- facturers who offer software updates are able to overcome changes in jammer technology too. Thus, it is important to ensure that if you are using a LIDAR with software update capabilities that you keep your equipment current. With the ever-decreasing cost of electronics it is no wonder that more speed and gadget-enthusiasts are buy- ing and installing LASER jammers. For a few hundred bucks it's possible to have an effective countermeasure against LASER speed enforcement and LASER-based speed cameras. This assures them freedom from having to endure traffic stops, fines, increased insurance rates, points on their license, court appearances, or jail time. Even departments in states where jammers are not illegal can benefit from anti-jamming LIDARs and jam-resis- tant operational strategies. Christopher Ihara is the president and founder of Blacktop Bootcamp, Inc., a company dedicated to teaching drivers advanced, life- saving driving techniques. He can be reached at c.ihara@blacktopbootcamp.com. Kustom Signals ............................................................. 53 DragonEye Technologies............................................54 Stalker Radar................................................................. 55 MPH Industries..............................................................56 For more information, circle the number on the Reader Service Card. Lind's DC/DC power adapters are engineered to deliver regulated, reliable power – keeping the devices in your vehicle powered on, while our Shutdown Timers ensure that your vehicle battery doesn't leave you stranded. With our standard and customizable solutions, we ensure you get the highest level of compatibility and performance out of your mobile devices. Our extensive portfolio of mobile power solutions provides unmatched dependability and options. To learn more, please visit us at www.lindelectronics.com/let. WHEN THE HEAT GETS TURNED UP, WE KEEP YOU POWERING ON.

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