Tag Archives: Police
South African App Allows Public to Share GPS Location With Police
I found this story in Business Day Live. This is interesting because it follow hard on the heels of a story I wrote just a couple of weeks ago. The concept of ringing Police is relevant but outdated (not redundant) … Continue reading
Police thank LandSAR volunteers who helped in search Whitecliffs area | New Zealand Police
Sourced through Scoop.it from: http://www.police.govt.nz I have posted several blogs around the costs of searching for people who may have health problems and become disoriented. The devices these days are relatively low cost, but when landsar or Search and Rescue … Continue reading
Turn your phone into a BODYGUARD: Companion app virtually accompanies you on … – Daily Mail
Companion, developed in Michigan, is free on iOS and Android. Users must enter their number to sign up to the service. Although the app was designed in the US, it works with international numbers. Sourced through Scoop.it from: http://www.dailymail.co.uk Back … Continue reading
To catch a Thief: GPS tracking device results in arrests – Porterville Recorder
TULARE – Three area residents were arrested after Tulare County Sheriff’s deputies attached a GPS tracking device to a motorcycle that was stolen and hidden in a walnut orchard near Tulare. Sourced through Scoop.it from: http://www.recorderonline.com I read stories about … Continue reading
Woman tracks stolen GPS watch, leads police to car break-in suspect – KATU
A Portland man is facing theft charges for breaking into a woman’s car over the weekend in Troutdale, but police didn’t track him down. She did. Then they made an arrest. Source: http://www.katu.com I love these stories. This is the … Continue reading
Reed College using GPS ‘bait bikes’ – KOIN.com
Reed College is now using bikes that are equipped with GPS tracking devices to combat thefts. Source: koin.com It’s pretty frustrating when we are trying to get people out of cars and onto environmentally friendly transport modes, particularly bicycles, when … Continue reading
