GPS: Enhance safety in high-speed chases

GPS is not only for navigation purposes. But this use is really new to me.

The always-exciting LAPD will begin testing a GPS projectile system this fall that will assist in capturing baddies in their getaway vehicles. The StarChase system will likely reduce the number of bystander casualties and injuries that result from dangerous, high-speed chases. The system can be hand-held or mounted on a police cruiser. It will launch a small device that contains a miniature GPS locator with radio transmitter, battery and adhesive material.

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Source: Gizmodo

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