GPS Tracking Systems Assist Houston Police

Three men living in the Houston, Texas were convicted today for their roles in an international truck stealing operation that resulted in the theft of hundreds of thousands dollars worth of equipment. The men's operation was detailed and complex, but with the assistance of GPS tracking systems they're now in jail and will be staying their for a long time.

Yuri David Melendez, the architect of the truck stealing operation, would communicate with co-conspirators in Central America who would request variations of heavy equipment, ranging from tractor trailers, trucks, tankers, and more. After Melendez would steal the trucks from local construction and job sites he would have his co-conspirators ship the equipment to Central America where they would be resold for tens of thousands of dollars. United States District Attorney Tim Johnson explained that the operation was complex and involved at least 15 people over the 8 years Melendez was orchestrating the criminal racket. "Who knows how many hundreds of vehicles Melendez was able to successfully steal and transport into Mexico and throughout Central America", stated Johnson.

GPS Tracking Systems: Search and Rescue

GPS Tracking Systems Fueling Irresponsibility

Outdoor adventurers are now feeling safer than ever thanks to real-time GPS tracking systems having the ability to record every step they make."I consider myself an advanced survivalist and outdoor enthusiast, but I still always take a real-time GPS tracking system with me every time I step into the wild in case of an emergency", stated Brad Stevens, a Phoenix resident. Because real-time GPS tracking systems can allow family members or potential rescuers the ability to efficiently access a lost person's location, many outdoor enthusiasts are now taking greater risks that they are unprepared or qualified to take because of a perception that nothing bad can happen to them as long as they have a real-time GPS tracking system. Search and rescue services are now running a public media campaign to educate novice, moderate, and even advanced outdoor enthusiasts and adventurers that having a real-time GPS tracking system does not guarantee safety, and the tracking systems should still be used responsibly.

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Why You Might be GPS Tracked

With over 1 million GPS tracking systems now operating in the United States many people are asking themselves if they might of had or have a GPS tracker placed upon their vehicle. With the advancement of technology, it is now common to be watched by some form of surveillance equipment every time an individual leaves the house. Security cameras patrol the parking lots of almost every retail and industrial complex or business center, and surveillance cameras are now common at red lights of most metropolitan and medium-sized cities. Despite the fact that most people are becoming immune to the prevalence of surveillance cameras, they are still reluctant to accept the practice of using vehicle tracking devices. With the increased use of GPS tracking systems among, consumers, businesses, and law enforcement many people have been left asking the question:

Am I Being GPS Tracked?

Although their are numerous people being GPS tracked every single day, certain people are at higher risk of having a GPS tracking being placed in or on their vehicle than others. Below are the top 5 reasons why a person might be GPS tracked.

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GPS Tracking Systems Make Winter Easier

With the impending time change less than a week away it is clear that Winter is right around the corner. With the Winter comes burden and stress for most cities snow plow operations that keep streets clear and roads salted. "Every year before Winter arrives we prepare the best we can for a variety of severe elemental scenarios, but this year is different because we have GPS trackers and vehicle tracking systems that will aid us in the battle vs. Winter", stated a representative for the Utah Department of Transportation. The GPS tracking systems that the Utah Department of Transportation will be using this Winter have many special features that most normal vehicle tracking systems do not have, making them designed specifically for snow plow applications. The special features of the vehicle tracking devices include:

• The ability to access the position of a snow plow blade
• The ability to access whether or not the snow plows are successfully dispensing salt
• The ability to access vehicle speed, location, and routes traveled