the tracking system could have prevented a deadly train crash in 2008 when a Metrolink train ran a stop signal in Chatsworth and slammed into an oncoming freight train.
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Bank Robber Busted By GPS-equipped Cash
Last month a bank teller in Massachusetts used a high-tech GPS tracking device to help police catch a bank robber.
On a Friday morning a man wearing a face mask entered a bank and demanded money from the tellers.
Former NFL Quarterback Ryan Leaf Arrested Again – Busted by GPS System
Former NFL quarterback Ryan Leaf was arrested again Monday, just days after he posted bail on similar charges that he burglarized a home and stole prescription drugs, authorities said.
Leaf, a former standout quarterback for Washington State, was the No. 2 pick in the 1998 draft behind Peyton Manning.
The GPS navigational system shows that he was in that driveway during the time frame of the burglary.
Van Hijackers Busted By Vehicle Tracking System
If it hadn’t been for our tracking system and the quick actions of the police I’ve no doubt the story would have ended quite differently
High Gas Prices Squeeze Drivers, Fleet Managers Hit Hardest
Robert Crawley, owner of Robert’s Coffee and Vending Service in Longview, TX, told the Longview News Journal his firm operates a fleet of about 20 delivery trucks and service vehicles.
Crawley said, “compared to this time last year we’re spending about $500 more a week on gasoline. So far, we’ve absorbed the expense and haven’t had to pass it along to our customers.”
Police Locate School Bus in Hit-and-Run With Tracking System
City officials say an OnStar vehicle tracking system helped them track down a school bus that was the victim of a hit-and-run accident this week
The Best GPS-Based Pet Tracking Systems
GPS-based pet tracking systems offer pet owners peace of mind and give hunters an advantage.
There are several GPS tracking systems for dogs and cats on the market. Here are some of the best ones:
GPS Tracking Could Have Avoided Deadly MetroLink Crash
Metrolink chairman told Ventura Star he thinks the tracking system, called positive train control, could have prevented a deadly train crash in 2008.
Police Routinely Tracking Cell Phones Without a Warrant Says ACLU
According to legal documents obtained by the American Civil Liberties Union, virtually all police departments across the U.S. are using cell phone GPS tracking technology to monitor suspects’ whereabouts without first obtaining a warrant.
The ACLU surveyed about 200 state and local law enforcement agencies across the country. Nearly all of the agencies that responded said they track cell phones without obtaining a warrant, reported the Washington Post.
As a result, the ACLU concludes that there are “unclear or inconsistent legal standards from town to town that frequently fall short of probable cause,” questioning whether the practice is constitutional.
Fleet Tracking System – 10 Ways To Save Time and Money
Fleet tracking systems are designed with one primary goal: to save business managers time and money.
1. Increased Profits and Performance
Access to vehicle efficiency and driver productivity data helps a company manage the costs related to fleet operations. There can be a significant reduction in employee overtime costs and driver down-time; reduced maintenance costs directly affect the bottom line. Plus improved route efficiency and fleet metrics allow for expanding customer base. Fleet tracking saves approximately $5,484 per employee annually.