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LAPD rolls out new patrol cars with low-frequency siren technology
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The Brief The LAPD is deploying new black-and-white patrol vehicles equipped with low-frequency sirens and synchronized announcement speakers.
The "Rumbler" system uses low-frequency sound waves that drivers can physically feel through noise-insulated cars, while a sync module lets multiple police cars broadcast unified public safety announcements at no extra taxpayer cost.
The Los Angeles Police Department has begun deploying redesigned patrol vehicles equipped with low-frequency siren technology and synchronized loudspeaker systems.
In addition, the vehicles are fitted with a Federal Signal Sync Module that enables multiple patrol cars to simultaneously broadcast synchronized, pre-recorded public safety announcements.
What's next:The LAPD will continue rolling out the newly equipped black-and-whites across its fleet as redesigned patrol units are deployed to active duty.