Tag Archives: Police

South African App Allows Public to Share GPS Location With Police

Posted on May 14, 2016 by

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 The concept of ringing Police is relevant but outdated (not redundant) … Continue reading →

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RedZone, Breakthrough App For Navigation And Real-time Crime Reporting, Launches On Apple App Store

Posted on April 2, 2016 by

MIAMI, March 30, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — RedZone, Breakthrough App For Navigation And Real-time Crime Reporting, Launches On Apple App Store. New clas Sourced through Scoop.it from: http://www.prnewswire.com When I wrote my book on Buying a House – Using Real Estate … Continue reading →

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Police thank LandSAR volunteers who helped in search Whitecliffs area | New Zealand Police

Posted on October 8, 2015 by

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 →

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Turn your phone into a BODYGUARD: Companion app virtually accompanies you on … – Daily Mail

Posted on September 8, 2015 by

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 →

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To catch a Thief: GPS tracking device results in arrests – Porterville Recorder

Posted on June 30, 2015 by

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 →

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Woman tracks stolen GPS watch, leads police to car break-in suspect – KATU

Posted on May 8, 2015 by

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 →

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Reed College using GPS ‘bait bikes’ – KOIN.com

Posted on January 10, 2015 by

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 →

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