Global Positioning System (GPS) devices are now currently deployed in many government and private institutions—from aviation and maritime tracking, safety and rescues; to fleet truck monitoring of delivery positions and schedules; to hiking and ski rescue operations in mountainous areas; and of course, law enforcement.
The ability to pinpoint with astounding accuracy (i.e., longitude, latitude, altitude) the real time position of anyone or anything stashed or installed with a GPS tracking device is helping law enforcement elements to monitor around-the-clock, from a distance, and with reduced personnel assigned to surveillance tasks, anyone from parole violators, those under house arrest, criminals being moved to facilities and even law enforcement officials undercover.
The hidden GPS devices are not only used for keeping tabs on people, but also cargo and equipment. Thus, police vehicles can be low-jacked, or installed with GPS tracking devices, and be monitored by headquarters to optimize deployment in the case of emergencies, rescue efforts and suspect apprehension.
