The bubble is DRT!!!!

[michiganstud]

I just got this from Darrell, and I feel like a kid that just found out Santa wasn't real. :( :mad:

It sounds like the bubble is dead. I just hope that whatever MSP goes with is a great system. I am sure it will be LED.





Originally Posted by The Michigonian Press
Lansing MI- Michigan State Police reports that by 2009 the "bubble-light" as troopers refer to it will no longer appear on new patrol cars, but will be replaced by a more "modernized" look.

It was only a single topic amongst many at the quarterly review meeting, one of the final discussions to be had on the Monday evening, but certainly not the least important. Administrators and ranking officials from the Michigan State Police discussed a piece of police vehicle equipment that will soon be a thing of the past.

"It's weird, it feels like we have lost something near and dear to us and every trooper who has worked these highways, but we know it is for the best." Lt. Timothy Kearnst of the State Police said.

By 5:00pm on Monday evening it was decided that the Michigan State Police will retire their current overhead lighting system, commonly referred to as "The bubble-light."

As you cruise along Michigan's highways and interstates, a-top the State Police's vehicles, foreigners of Michigan get to see an interesting sight; a bubble-light. Named for its unconventional look, the "bubble-light" is a single red lens on the center of the roof with a rotating light inside.
Michigan officials deemed the light was, "no longer meeting the needs of Michigan's law enforcement..." and it, "does not provide the appropriate and immediate identification of a law enforcement vehicle to drivers from elsewhere in the country."

According to studies, Michigan has become more and more of a thru-way for drivers from all over the country, which has been posing a serious problem for the state police.

"I didn't know what to think at first, it was dark out and all I saw behind me was a big red shining light, then it went away, then it came back. I was frightened at first as I had no idea what it was that was closing in on me. As it got closer I could tell it was a police car because it had more lights on the inside and above the bumper. It just, didn't look right." A driver native to Illinois reports.

Michigan State Police currently deploy lighting equipment from Unity Manufacturing which boasts the light is the most powerful light on any police car to date. However; Michigan State Police officials feel the worth of lighting equipment cannot be based on sheer light output.

The Michigan State Police have not yet announced what design will be taking the place of the bubble-lights, but state that they will be looking into multiple different providers.

-9/26/2006 - The Michigonian Press

[Jay7376]

RIP Bubble-light:(

That is a shock to hear. I would have never guessed that MSP would finally get rid of that light. Although I think it is a nice tradition, practically it just isn't up to par with the rest of the light bars on the market.

What will be next, cages in the cars?!?

[PeterGibons]

That bubble was easy to see from a distance, probably better to get something more low profile.

[ngcsubutterbar]

Good, you guys had the ugliest cars in the country :D

[Hockey9019]

I just got this from Darrell, and I feel like a kid that just found out Santa wasn't real.





"I didn't know what to think at first, it was dark out and all I saw behind me was a big red shining light, then it went away, then it came back. I was frightened at first as I had no idea what it was that was closing in on me. As it got closer I could tell it was a police car because it had more lights on the inside and above the bumper. It just, didn't look right." A driver native to Illinois reports.

People are really that stupid...


But hey it got your attention didn't it?

RIP Bubble-light

That is a shock to hear. I would have never guessed that MSP would finally get rid of that light. Although I think it is a nice tradition, practically it just isn't up to par with the rest of the light bars on the market.

What will be next, cages in the cars?!?

LOL :p

Good, you guys had the ugliest cars in the country

But remember, everyone knew what it looked like. Do we know what Ga. State Police cars look like? How bout Kentucky? Wyoming? Colorado? Nope


But everyone knows the look of the MSP



RIP :( I'll miss looking back and seeing the rotating light behind me

[ngcsubutterbar]

Boy, trust me, you do NOT WANT to know what GSP cars look like. It will likely be the last thing you see. :D





(that and with the exception of light bars, you'll see em on the Dukes Of Hazzard)

[RO56]

[Darin]

It's about time. Hopefully they'll ditch the goofy STOP POLICE fin on the hood.


I remember when the Va. State Police got rid of their bubble light. Welcome to the modern times MSP. :D

[Norm357]

Thank God, that bubble was ughhhhhhhly!

[Norm357]

Hockey, it's Georgia State Patrol, not Police. Do not piss off the GSP. You have been warned.

[StealthUnit]

I first realized that michigan troopers had such a classic look when I was looking for a part for my 9C1 a few weeks ago I came across a pic of a 2000 series impala with a bubble light on the roof only to see it was an asctual service vehicle....I was just wondering wtf?
But I do sympathise with the MI toopers as it sucks to loose a tradition for something more modern and effective no matter how odd it may seem.

[michiganstud]

I can't beleive how hurtful and unfeeling you guys are in my time of loss. I came here for support! :(





















:D

[michiganstud]

LMAO!!!!! OUCH!!

[jamez]

RIP I'll miss looking back and seeing the rotating light behind me

So what are you trying to say and how many times have you gone to 'ask a cop' forum for 'advise' about tickets? :eek: :p

[michiganstud]

OK, I should have followed my instinct and NOT listened to Darrell.

A source is telling me that this is from some tabloid rag and this IS NOT true. I've got an email sent to a friend that would know. I'm hoping this isn't true.