Secret Weapon Revealed
- The LRAD, which stands for Long Range Acoustic Device, projects sound in a 30-degree cone. It's capable of being heard with significant clarity a kilometer away from the speaker.
"We're able to broadcast over a great distance. It's clearly understood. there's no miscommunication. It's more effective than using a bullhorn," said Sergeant Chris Bielfeldt, Chicago Police.
The Chicago Police Department has purchased two LRAD units at $20,000 a piece. Their inaugural use may come NATO weekend as a means of delivering clear messages to crowds. There are 13 recorded messages which are meant to give fair warning to police directives, and an LRAD operator can also give live specific orders.
The LRAD can also emit high pitched alarm tones, which are not fun for the ear.
Of course, echoing all over downtown, we're sure that the Department is supplying all of us with appropriate ear protection. Common sense right?
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posted by SCC at 12:05 AM
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"We're using this as a messaging device," said Bielfeldt. "We're not using an alarm tone."
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Just like we aren't wearing riot gear or using gas. The kinder, gentler police.
Don't worry, the geniuses in charge of this mess, Deb never been the police Kirby and Stevie "short order" Georgas don't want any lawsuits. Therefore, because the LRAT cannot target a specific person and because it can hurt people that are not assailants they are only using the LRAT to broadcast prerecorded messages in different languages. Hopefully they didn't use the dispatcher that used to be on CW1 that sounded like he had a mouthful of walnuts for the prerecorded messages. But don't worry, our fearless leader McJersey stated "We got this one" to all present at the meeting Monday morning. He also made some reference to being excited, like before a football game. If you don't believe me ask anyone that was at the meeting on Monday.
Can't wait for the pix of police and protesters alike, writhing on the ground, courtesy of the exceptionally good planning of the braintrust at 3510.
They should stick this POS device up the Racoon's ass and turn it on....nice and loud. This $20,000 piece if crap won't deter anyone. What a waste of money.
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Just wear good ear muffs.
LrAD works like magic...as long as its not directly pointed at you...u can barley hear it. Didn't believe it till we used it all over the middle-east..but we'll just be using it to disseminate command info..supposedly
Are the 13 recorded messages some stock, run of the mill phrases that come pre-programmed from the LRAD company? Or are they recorded by some douchebag at Fort Fellatio to fit our particular needs/directives?
I can see it now: slackers and tree huggers trying to decipher a lawful order to disperse as it's broadcast in Ebonics courtesy of some flunky 35th Street secretary who was tasked with yet another last minute NATO-related responsibility.
"Listen up, people! All y'all muthafuckas betta get ghost wiff a quickness befoe we lock dat ass up!"
Regardless, I hope protestors rip them from the hands of some Bossholes and then smash them to fucking pieces as s/he is giving the first order through it..
LRADS only go up to ten though.
(youtube) Spinal Tap - These Go To 11
The sound cannon story is also being covered nationally.
http://www.salon.com/2012/05/14/chicago_cops_new_weapon/
I know the military was experimenting with something like that back in the 80's. I recall reading some Army training document on it. I hope you guys don't need to use it.
Personally I think all the weed should be taken out of your evidence rooms and passed out to the protesters, but I doubt Rahm is as enlightened as I am.
Better a few thousands stoned protesters than protesters throwing stones. Then again he is a small man in search of a balcony so maybe he would't approve of the protests being peaceful.
"Back sir" Lmao LIFM
AC DC's Long way to the top if you want to rock and roll with bag pipes at full volume for the protestors!
I used to use this all the time at work. It isn't a secret weapon that is for sure. You can use pre programed messages on it in different languages. Worked like a charm when other ships get too close to you in a harbor.
Where does maximum LRAD fit in below list of decibel (dB) levels?
Library whispering 30 dB
Normal Conversation 60 dB
Pain begins 125 dB
Jet Engine at 100 ft. 140 db
12 ga. shotgun blast 165 dB
I scheduled an appointment this week to be tested for and purchase hearing aids because of my failing hearing problems. Glad I read this comment. I cancelled my testing appointment and will wait for the class action lawsuit that will be filed for hearing loss caused by the "high-pitched" alarm that will be emitted by this device.
Thanks.
P.O. Eyekanthearu
Ready at the half step!
Move... Back... Move... Back...
Heh... Good ol' news media.
Anybody remember years ago when a how to for shit-heads ran in one of the local rags about "new security holsters for The Police?"
Fucking disgusting and hated local media with a passion from that day forward.
They should stick this POS device up the Racoon's ass and turn it on....nice and loud. This $20,000 piece if crap won't deter anyone. What a waste of money.
5/15/2012 12:33:00 AM
Saw one of these in action overseas if used properly it's not pleasant very painful and induces vomitting,and seeing protestors puking and passing out would be great but that would be to scary so i guess move along nothing to see here.
Get back silly ass or we will have to tickle you with our department issued feathers. Meow
Get back silly ass or we will have to tickle you with our department issued feathers. Meow
Here's another secret... Guess what 2 vehicles the department is putting them on? SWAT's ONLY TWO armored vehicles. Guess who is going to have NO ARMORED VEHICLES for downed officer rescue, to respond to an active shooter or a hostage/barricade situation.. yep you guessed it.. SWAT. Sorry, officers no protection for you, the merit hack bosses want armor protection while they spew their BS over $40,000 worth of bull horns, while you are in soft dress and no cargo pockets!
Has McDrunk notified Andy Thayer that anyone throwing Molotov cocktails or caustic materials at the police will be shot by rooftop snipers?
We can only wish.
That's money that could've been put into our pension.
What about water-cannons like the French and Germans use on their crowds?
this is beyond a waste of money. $20k for each LRAD?! WTF! just use multiple bullhorns. whos gives a fuck if the protestors in the back can't hear. they know they're not supposed to be out there at that point anyway. if they don't have enough common sense when they see us locking people up then that'll be chalked up as a dumbass loss for them. why are we catering to these idiots. i guess any money we use that isn't put towards our pensions is ok(WTF!!!!!!!!!!!)
Heard about this the first time on Russian Times. No joke. Not from my own dept, no
"Listen up, people! All y'all muthafuckas betta get ghost wiff a quickness befoe we lock dat ass up!"
You forgot "bitch" at the end.
Use of unnecessary violence in the apprehension of the Blues Brothers HAS been approved.
LoonFest-- Chicago 2012
""We're using this as a messaging device," said Bielfeldt. "We're not using an alarm tone."
"Just like we aren't wearing riot gear or using gas. The kinder, gentler police."
--5/15/2012 12:06:00 AM
Jst txt msg n mak a flashmob. Ty wl massdanc, thn ty wil go awy, rn dwn d subwy n go hm.
Problem solved.
LoonFest-- Chicago 2012
Common sense? those soft range ear plugs with you along with some baby wipes. And gloves!!!
LoonFest--Chicago 2012
"...they are only using the LRAT to broadcast prerecorded messages in different languages..."
--5/15/2012 12:30:00 AM
It's from Vanecko Electronics. It'll get stuck in either Lithuanian or Xhosa "click language," and you won't be able to turn it off.
LoonFest--Chicago 2012
A bullshit toy.
What is really needed are the deployment of a few Zippo tanks like we used in Nam. A 75-yard long stream of ignited jellied fuel. Mr Charles loved that one.
Lol...back sir....that's hilarious
The Department already said in the public forum that they WILL NOT BE using the audible tone/alert capabilities of the LRAD, they will only be using it to ensure clear communication. Why bother, they don't give a rat's ass what you/we have to say, they only care about how much pain compliance you/we will be applying in order to get them to cease their illegal activity. No pain, no stop. It's a simple plan, but yet just one more tool under-utilized by this joke of an administration (City and Department). The lack of preparedness and intentional downplaying is dangerous, but I expect nothing less out of this Mayor and Superintendent. They are clueless and in no way close to capable of holding the positions they have. They are acing solely on the desires of their personal agenda (politics). With any luck the anarchists will find them both. A balloon filled with red dye, feces and HepA laced urine splattered on their suit coats will be a lesson well learned. The anarchists and protesters have no balls unless they show up somewhere and pelt the mayor and his clowns. Or at least lob a few in close to get the fecal splash effect.
Saw it on TV and laughed my ass off, it looks like the huge speaker on top of the Blues Brothers Squad!
Somebody wasted a ton of dough on this piece of crap!
Jake & Elwood
"I can see it now: slackers and tree huggers trying to decipher a lawful order to disperse as it's broadcast in Ebonics courtesy of some flunky 35th Street secretary who was tasked with yet another last minute NATO-related responsibility.
"Listen up, people! All y'all muthafuckas betta get ghost wiff a quickness befoe we lock dat ass up!""
LMFAO! Thanks, I need a new keyboard now
Veth dressed in a penguin costume with a machete would be my choice.
@ 12:39:00 PM
Loon Fest Chicago--2012 said...
"It's from Vanecko Electronics. It's get stuck in either Lithuanian or Xhosa "click language."
Chicago Policemen...
The funnest and funniest soldiers in God's Army.
Maybe we could just blare "BOO!" over and over again and scare the protesters away in a soft manner. Or how about "Shoo!"?
The secret weapon is Chuckie. He's back with the band, the Partridge Family. Have no fear of NATO the Red Baron is back.
"Secret Weapon Revealed"
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Secret weapon of all secret weapons, just get my ex-wife down there. She can pass for an attractive and sane American woman. But get her in screaming bitch from hell wild banshee mode and all honorable men and children will run and quake in her presence.
Whatever she has, if it could be bottled it would be the world's best "man go away" shit in the entire world. Male bears, wolves, pit bulls and even male mosquitos flee before her essence.
Give me a crazy Austin dope fiend but not under any circumstances would I face Precious again. Nope, she is the top secret weapon of them all.
Where does maximum LRAD fit in below list of decibel (dB) levels?
Library whispering 30 dB
Normal Conversation 60 dB
Pain begins 125 dB
Jet Engine at 100 ft. 140 db
12 ga. shotgun blast 165 dB
5/15/2012 07:05:00 AM
The 2000x is 162dB @ 3m. Don't forget, dB is logarithmic not linear.
We can't use riot gear, LRAD, and now OC spray without the Superintendent's approval. Micromanaging at it's best, from the best, just ask him!
Goof just like his do nothing father.
Veth dressed in a penguin costume with a machete would be my choice
Classic!
"Guess what 2 vehicles the department is putting them on? SWAT's ONLY TWO armored vehicles. Guess who is going to have NO ARMORED VEHICLES for downed officer rescue, to respond to an active shooter or a hostage/barricade situation.. yep you guessed it.. SWAT. Sorry, officers no protection for you, the merit hack bosses want armor protection while they spew their BS over $40,000 worth of bull horns..."
--5/15/2012 09:09:00 AM
Oh, for the love of God.
Uh, hey burbs, keep the NIPAS tank handy, I know there's a couple others out there. I think Berwyn has a scary one.
Knock on 'em, no sound comes back, just hurts your knuckles...
Anonymous said...
Maybe we could just blare "BOO!" over and over again and scare the protesters away in a soft manner. Or how about "Shoo!"?
5/15/2012 06:43:00 PM
I heard that "knock it off" works better.
The Air Force has one better than that, it sends out "microwaves" at the target, heats them up internally and if they are holding a weapon or anything in their hands it gets hot too, gotta love technology!!
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