The Police Department responds to a variety of outdoor crime scenes and traffic crash scenes, at night or in lowlight conditions. These conditions can interfere with proper evidence collection, evidence processing, scene photography and could potentially prevent the discovery of important evidence. Police command staff and investigators have identified and listed over 40 incidents in the past 5 years when additional lighting would have aided with the investigation. Research on available options show that a mobile light tower would provide the necessary lighting for investigators and improve both visibility and the safety of all personnel on the scene. Additional research, including discussion with the Washtenaw County Road Commission, contractors familiar with the needs of law enforcement, and an outdoor photographer, revealed that LED light bulbs were superior both in the output of light for quality photographs, and will last longer and are more durable than the common halide bulbs used in light towers. 

The Generac MLT6SKDS was identified as the best option. Quotes from multiple dealers were obtained, however, due to demand and manufacturing delays, exactly comparable units could not be quoted from each dealer. Only two quotes were able to be obtained for the Generac MLT6SKDS with identical build specifications, with Snider Electric, LLC in Belleville, Michigan having the lower quoted price. This lower price was obtained by Snider Electric by cutting their potential profit from the transaction, as a show of support for the Pittsfield Township Police Department and other law enforcement professionals. Snider Electric LLC has a location on Ellsworth Road within Pittsfield Township.

MLT6KDS Light Tower Quotes

Snider Electric - $13,300.00

United Rentals - $15,953.00