Portage Township Schools on the southeast side of Lake Michigan recently installed GPS trackers on all 110 buses in the school’s fleet. Added as a measure of convenience for both parents and administration, the program was given a “test drive” during summer school to prepare for the beginning of the 2014 school year.
Using GPS tracking software on computers or smart phones, parents and faculty are able to see the exact location of any bus at any time–even on field trip days– While the new GPS tracking system will most assuredly offer parents peace of mind that their child made it to school safely, officials also hope it will be an added convenience for parents of children whose buses are running late. With tracking software, parents will have detailed information on when the bus can be expected, hopefully eliminating the need to call the school officials.
School administration also hopes to use the system to conserve fuel and maintain efficiency by rerouting buses when traffic incidents occur.
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A Colorado real estate agent puzzled by missing signs now has an answer. Every week, the realtor placed signs in a specific location and would return for them a few days later. Each time, one or more of the real estate signs was missing. First, opting for a video camera, the agent discovered that his signs were being plucked from the ground by a passerby driving through.
Then, taking things a step further, the agent placed more signs in the same location and equipped one with a GPS tracking system. Using GPS tracking software, the tracking device was set to alert the agent when it sensed movement. Within days, the tracker alerted the agent and he was able to trace the location of the GPS-equipped sign to a competitor’s garage. The competitor claims he was only moving the sign from a location where it didn’t belong and did nothing wrong. Charges are pending.
http://www.9news.com/news/article/367126/339/Realtor-uses-GPS-to-track-disappearing-signs
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In addition to providing helpful information for business operations, GPS tracking systems are also used for personal safety. Here, we’ve outlined some of the best safety features today’s GPS trackers have to offer.
The Panic Button
Perhaps the most important feature of a GPS tracker for personal safety is the panic button. With the press of a single button, a GPS user in an emergency situation can immediately alert others. The panic button feature on most GPS tracking systems activates a rapid fire sequence of location alerts, followed by automated cell phone alerts via GPS tracking software.
Voice Capabilities
The ability to communicate with another human being in the event of an emergency can mean the difference between life and death. If you’re selecting a GPS tracking system for personal safety, TrackingTheWorld recommends a tracking device with two-way voice capabilities.
Extreme Weather Durability
For personal safety, a GPS tracker with all-weather durability is important, particularly if you are an outdoor enthusiast. In situations such as mountain biking or snow skiing, your safety may depend on the ability of your GPS tracker to reliably function in less than desirable temperatures. Be sure to ask a GPS dealer for specifics.
Long Battery Life
Another of the most important safety features for GPS trackers is the ability of the tracker to operate for as long a period as possible without a charge. Depending on locate update intervals (how often you want the tracker to report your location), today’s GPS trackers can go as long as a month or more between charges. With this capability, or something similar, you can rest assured your GPS tracking system will function even if you forget to charge it once in a while.
GPS tracking via ankle bracelets is now in use in Yakima, Washington to track juvenile offenders. According to a recent report, GPS tracking of juvenile offenders costs around $5 per day while housing the juveniles in a space-limited facility costs around $160. In addition, officials don’t want to let juveniles off the hook due to limited space in holding facilities. Currently 6 GPS tracker ankle bracelet devices are in use. Officials report plans to purchase additional GPS tracking units based on the results of the first 6.
Source: http://www.kimatv.com/news/local/132360343.html
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Not everyone is familiar with how a GPS tracking system can be used. A Global Positioning System or GPS is used for tracking all sorts of things including industrial vehicles, commercial trucks, cars, boats, all-terrain vehicles, important equipment and more through a GPS receiver.
GPS is also used to track people. Most notably children, police officers, convicted felons, field agents, endangered animals, government personnel and for military purposes. GPS systems have been almost solely responsible for numerous search and rescue missions and equipment loss recoveries in recent years.
The way it works is that a GPS receiver transmits the location of the person or the object to a GPS locating center. The information from the GPS locating center is then used to track the person or object of interest.
More often than not, a GPS tracking system is used by companies that have a need for fleet tracking services. This technology allows them to keep constant track of their deliveries and vehicles.
A GPS tracking system is also convenient for law enforcement officials who are trying to locate stolen vehicles. GPS tracking devices are for just about every industry since asset management plays a huge part in any company’s success and stability.
