21-11-2016 23:20 via 10tv.com

Columbus Police obtains new crowd control tool

Columbus Police have a new tool for crowd control.It's called the LRAD, or long range acoustic device.It's mounted on top of a SWAT vehicle.It can be used to either to deliver a loud, clear message or a tone.The LRAD will be brought in for specific situations, disasters, barricaded suspects or civil disorders.It can be used to keep people at a distance and to manage crowds.Officers say it will eliminate confusion about orders.“Any time you can communicate better, you're better at solving p
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