GPS Tracking Blog

Stolen Laptop with GPS Tracking Recovered Among Other Stolen Items

According to the Salt Lake Tribune, police recovered a stolen laptop with GPS tracking technology after a woman had gone door-to-door trying to sell it.  The laptop was recovered among other stolen items at a local hotel.   All of the items were taken during the same burglary.  Three suspects are in custody.

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http://www.sltrib.com/news/2177122-155/stolen-laptops-gps-locator-leads-salt

Georgia Sheriff’s Department Gets GPS Tracking to Slow Down Pursuits

Rockdale County officers have received GPS tracking devices designed to improve safety during pursuits by slowing them down. When a pursuit is under way a dart-like GPS tracking device can be deployed from the officer’s car using a safe air compression system.  After the dart is affixed to the fleeing vehicle, officers then begin receiving regular updates on it’s location via GPS tracking software, and as a result, protecting officer and public safety.

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http://www.myfoxal.com/story/27865042/rockdale-county-sheriff-buys-new-gps-tracking-system-to-prevent-high-speed-chases

Parolee In More Trouble Thanks to GPS Tracking Ankle Bracelet

A Raleigh parolee landed more than 20 new arrest warrants after leaving his home to allegedly commit multiple thefts.  It so happens that the suspect was wearing a GPS tracking ankle bracelet when he allegedly committed the crimes, and police used the data from the same parol-issued bracelet to track him down again.

Source:

http://www.newsobserver.com/2015/02/12/4551196/raleigh-police-used-gps-data-from.html