Webinar Overview
In this webinar, Nick Jackson breaks down the tactical use of takedown and spotlight lighting for proactive criminal interdiction, particularly in nighttime and low-light conditions. Drawing from real-world experience, Nick explains how these lighting strategies can drastically help officers on different levels.
Participants will learn how to properly position takedown lights and angle spotlights for maximum field visibility—especially targeting license plate and tail light areas—to aid in identifying equipment violations, observing window tint compliance, and articulating reasonable suspicion during stops. The course also discusses the operational phases of vehicle approach, common misconceptions around light use, and how to adapt this technique based on patrol environment (urban vs. rural).
Attendees can expect practical insights, visual examples, and tips on integrating these lighting techniques into everyday interdiction work to increase officer safety, reduce ambiguity in reports, and strengthen roadside observations.
