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Fleet management systems have been around a while and have become so complex that it has evolved into Field Resource Management. This article explores 5 reasons why all fleets need at least a basic Field Resource Management system.
Most pets have a microchip embedded under their skin that holds identifying information. However, these microchips are only useful once the lost pet has been taken to a facility with a microchip reader where it is scanned and eventually the owner of the animal can be reached. Although these microchips have helped return many lost […]
The Boston Police Department is moving forward with a plan to install GPS devices in every patrol car to increase efficiency when dispatching vehicles. However, officers feel GPS monitoring devices are invasive and provide unnecessary, invasive information about their personal lives. The Boston Globe reports: “No one likes it. Who wants to be followed all […]
Prosecutors had no trouble securing the conviction of 27 year old Brandon Campbell this past Saturday. Campbell was accused of robbing as many as 15 homes in Colorado. During the robberies, Campbell was wearing an electronic ankle bracelet that monitored his whereabouts. The GPS tracking data from the bracelet put Campbell at the scene of […]
The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department’s Bloodhound K9 Tracking Unit will now be utilizing two customized GPS canine vests donated by Universal Surveillance Systems LLC. Each vest is equipped with GPS that tracks the canines every moment during training and suspect apprehensions while also recording and transmitting audio and video. The cameras can record up […]
UPS has announced an early rollout of ORION, On-Road Integrated Optimization and Navigation, its route optimization software that was first prototyped in 2008. The advanced software merges map data with customer delivery requests to provide optimized driving instructions that reduce the number of miles driven while still meeting service and shipping requirements. As soon as […]
AT&T announced earlier this week the launch of a child safety device called Amber Alert GPS that will allow parents to monitor their children’s whereabouts. The lightweight GPS device is just 1.5 ounces and small enough for a child to carry in their pocket, backpack, or attached to a carabineer or lanyard. The device is […]
The St. Petersburg police department appear to have taken a page right out of James Bond’s playbook, in an effort to be more effective in tracking criminals in a high speed pursuit. During a high speed chase, a sticky, GPS tracking cannonball can be fired from a mounted cannon on the hood of a police cruiser […]
If you’re a little pokey on the green—beware—there’s a new product out designed to monitor the speed at which each foursome plays. The product itself is a tiny GPS device designed by South African company Tagmarshal that chaperones each group as they play. Each four-ball is marked with a GPS and every 20 to 30 seconds […]
Whether you’re ready to scale Everest or just bought your first pair of hiking boots, there’s a GPS for you. Choosing the right GPS device while exploring the great outdoors not only adds an element of safety, but can also allow you to take pictures of your adventure without needing a camera or phone, share your […]
