Security flashlights with threat detection

Abstract

A rechargeable flashlight configured to communicate via a wireless network, and associated systems and methods are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, the rechargeable flashlight includes a light emitter configured to generate light outputted by the flashlight and an imaging device configured to capture environmental data from an area exposed to the output light. The flashlight can also include a cylindrical handheld main body that includes one or more functionally distinct modules configured to be detachably coupled together to provide coordinated operation. The flashlight can also include at least one user-controlled switch operable to control operation of one or more of the interchangeable cylindrical modules.

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