Rocky Mountain Tracking

By Greg Bartlett

Fleet vehicle theft can provide huge payoffs for the criminals who make it their business. When tractor trailers and their contents are stolen, it’s difficult for police to recover them, and traditionally the rate of returned vehicles has been low. That is, until the advent of GPS vehicle tracking. Fleet vehicles that have been equipped with GPS tracking devices can be monitored from a company computer and their whereabouts determined at any time. That means that as soon as a theft occurs, police have access to data that will show them the exact location of the missing vehicle, enabling them to find not only the vehicle but usually the perpetrator as well.

GPS Vehicle Tracking & Businesses

Companies who have installed GPS vehicle tracking in their fleet vehicles have reported an excellent return on their investment. When dealing with large, expensive vehicles that can cost hundreds of thousands of dollars each, the savings of recovering just one stolen vehicle can make the purchase of GPS tracking devices worth it, since that’s one less vehicle that has to be replaced. If employers suspect their drivers of performing personal business on company time, they can monitor individual drivers as well. Whether the employees are selling company products for personal gain, operating a personal side business on company time, or simply using the company vehicle for personal driving, managers can nip these behaviors in the bud by having the information they need to confront employees with specifics.

As GPS vehicle tracking technology improves, transmitters are being built smaller, enabling discreet placement so that the devices cannot be easily detected or removed. The transmitter sends signals to a computer detailing the vehicle’s movements over time and this information can be viewed either in real time or as a report of activities over a given time span. Real time information helps track down stolen vehicles in as little as an hour from the time they were stolen, while data reports can help employers confront workers with hard facts if they deny misbehavior.  Some cities have begun using the devices to ensure that employees are performing their jobs as expected as well.

Businesses that have asked themselves whether GPS vehicle tracking could help improve their bottom line will be pleased with the cost saving efficiency that can be encouraged with the help of the tracking devices. It’s an excellent way to keep tabs on both employees and vehicles, while making sure they make the most of limited resources.

By Greg Bartlett

Car theft presents a genuine threat in cities across the nation. While it may seem natural to assume that only new, expensive cars are in danger of theft, statistics reveal that the primary targets are mid-range cars from the 1990s, with the Honda Civic, Honda Accord, and Toyota Camry topping the list. Perhaps because these cars are easier to sell at a profit than a more expensive car would be and are less attention grabbing, car thieves gravitate toward them and others like them. In 2006, only 12.6 percent of the car theft cases reported were closed with the arrest of the perpetrator.

GPS Vehicle Tracking & Theft

With the advent of GPS vehicle tracking, that number can change dramatically. Police departments report that cars carrying GPS tracking devices are much easier to track down, enabling police not only to recover the vehicle but also to apprehend the thief in most cases. Most of the transmitters are small enough to fit discreetly in an out of the way place that isn’t obvious in order to avoid detection by the would-be thief. Some are magnetic and can be positioned under the car. Once the transmitter has been activated, it sends signals to your computer allowing you to view the location of your car in real time. Some devices also allow you to monitor fuel usage and speed for more accurate clues as to the thief’s course of action.

In high theft areas, some police departments have begun placing “bait vehicles” that have been equipped with GPS vehicle tracking units. Once a thief nabs the car, officers can apprehend him almost immediately, taking another criminal off the streets and hopefully preventing actual thefts from taking place. This idea has also been put in place for the 2010 Winter Olympics in hopes of preventing a portion of the rise in crime that generally accompanies big events and large crowds.

With the potential for auto theft incidences to be reduced by half due to GPS vehicle tracking, it just makes sense for car owners to make sure their cars are equipped with the technology. Next to your home, your car is probably the most expensive asset you own. Locks and alarms can help, but they’ve proven inefficient in deterring criminals. GPS vehicle tracking puts you in control of your car so that even if a thief succeeds in disabling your security measures, you can still make sure he is apprehended and your vehicle is returned to you.

By Greg Bartlett

For some time now, law enforcement departments have been using GPS tracking to monitor the movements of certain paroled criminals, such as sex offenders, to ensure that they are not violating the terms of their parole. The ability to keep tabs on their whereabouts at all times reduces the likelihood that these criminals will commit additional criminal acts once they have been released from prison. As more uses for GPS tracking come to light, greater usage can be expected to be implemented by law enforcement to help them perform their duties more efficiently.

GPS Tracking & Criminals

One Maryland county is now considering a bill that would extend GPS tracking monitoring to some individuals who have a protective order filed against them. If the individual has a history of not complying with protective orders, he could be required to wear a GPS monitoring device in an effort to provide greater protection to victims of domestic violence. Officers could set up perimeters for an “exclusion zone” that would set off an alarm if crossed by the GPS wearer. Legitimate reasons to enter this area could be called in ahead of time. Protective orders have a dubious history of actually preventing domestic violence from occurring, since it’s nearly impossible for police to watch the offender at all times. GPS tracking makes greater monitoring possible and puts a priority on the safety of the victim. If approved, Washington County would begin a pilot program that would last for two years before determining whether the practice should be instituted.

One of the greatest benefits of using GPS tracking to monitor criminals is that it allows law enforcement departments to do a better job of monitoring potentially dangerous individuals while at the same time reducing their need for additional resources. Jobs that formerly required many officers and many hours on the clock can now be accomplished by the tracking devices, needing only one officer to monitor the computer and respond to any alerts. This allows departments to make the best use of limited funds and to do a better job protecting the community at the same time.

As police departments constantly seek better ways to ensure the safety of crime victims, GPS tracking has consistently delivered stellar results. There will undoubtedly continue to be new ideas and options brought to the table and as they are, the hope is that GPS tracking can help make every community a safer place to live.

By Greg Bartlett

Despite our current technological advances, there are still many animals about which people just don’t know enough.  For instance, scientists often lack information about endangered species, which could help preserve the animals and prevent their extinction.  Following these animals around in the wild to observe them and gather information is often just not feasible, partly because the animal may be dangerous or may travel too quickly, and partly because the environment and weather may be a serious issue.  Who wants to follow a wolf around in the arctic, anyway?

GPS Tracking Units & Wildlife

GPS tracking units now allow scientists to better study wildlife, including endangered species and those who live in climates where humans can’t easily survive.  For instance, GPS collars on arctic wolves permit scientists for the first time to find out what the wolves do during the long and harsh winters.  Wolves in Oregon have also been fitted with collars which the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife can use to monitor and gather information about the wolf pack.

Monitoring wildlife with GPS tracking units also helps protect people.  An endangered species of black bears in India have killed over two dozen people in the past four years, but now that they are wearing GPS collars, officials will be alerted if the bears come too close to people.  Officials can then alert people to the danger while removing the bears to a safer location.  In California, the Fish and Game Department tracks deer in real time, allowing them to be alerted if a deer heads toward a road.  For the many people who want to avoid running into a deer and possibly totaling their car, plus avoiding any injuries that may occur, knowing whether or not a deer is nearby would a huge comfort.

Most importantly for the animals themselves, GPS tracking units help scientists to gather as much information as possible to help protect them and further their survival.  Endangered animals such as the West African giraffe who are losing their habitats and whose existence is thus threatened can be monitored with GPS tracking collars.  Scientists can then learn more about their movements, habitat requirements, and how humans can best further their survival.

No matter what the wildlife species is that humans are trying to track and learn more about, whether it is bears, marine life, wolves, cougars, giraffes, or another endangered species, GPS tracking units are a new way for humans to care for and protect the environment in which they live.

By Greg Bartlett

Most people think that tracking devices are just an infringement on their personal rights. While this may sometimes be true, it is more commonly used to protect and help people. Some of the more common uses for car tracking devices are to track teenagers and spouses while they travel. There are more accidents occurring every day than ever before and teens are often charged with negligent driving due to peer pressure and a lack of driving skills. Whether your teen fits these criteria, or whether he is a safe driver, car tracking may be the answer to protecting your child, or even other family members as they travel.

Family & GPS Car Tracking

GPS tracking is a relatively new technology that has come out on the market. There are several sorts of tracking devices that offer a variety of solutions to any problem. The basic device is usually small and can be easily hidden, but varies according to each individual need. Once the device is activated, it begins recording data or transmitting it to a series of satellites, that then relay the information to a central receiving computer. This computer is monitored by groups of technicians that can then pass on the time, location, and speed of the GPS monitor.

Google is currently monitoring a streetcar that is located in the city of Berlin. This experiment offers the world an opportunity to see GPS tracking at its finest. The European Commission is pushing for much higher standards on tracking units and is trying to make pinpoint tracking a possibility. GPS tracking continues to evolve and will continue to have an influence on the world as its endless opportunities are explored. The plan is to eventually create units that can give more compact directions with fewer possibilities of getting their owners lost or delayed. The United States has even begun a smart car program in the city of Austin that will allow Americans to experience the possibilities of GPS car tracking.

Regardless of the options available, GPS tracking has and will continue to improve over time. With GPS units becoming smaller, the data received has continued to grow and expand. Car tracking is becoming a commonplace event, whether legally or illegally. Help your teenager or spouse drive safely on the road no matter what circumstances they face. Find out how GPS tracking can help you and your family as you continue into the future.

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If you are like most business owners, you are looking for an edge that can help you achieve profitability in these tough economic times.  Maybe you have already implemented all of the cost cutting measures and sales increasing methods that you can find, but are still short.  Have you considered adding GPS Tracking devices to your business?  If not, you should and here are the reasons why:

Businesses & GPS Tracking

Increased Management

The beauty of GPS Tracking devices is that you can grow your management model of your assets as your business grows.  The systems are modular and independent.  And, they can be monitored from anywhere you can get to a computer.  All you need is a web browser.

Increased Accountability

Someone has to take the responsibility for business assets.  There has to be gatekeepers.  Those who are able to use GPS Tracking devices find it much easier to account for the location, direction of travel, and even speed of company vehicles - either in real-time or as a downloaded history file.  Incredible granular details can be monitored and which is like you standing right next to the asset as it is being used.

Increased Customer Satisfaction

If your business is based upon customer satisfaction and delivery of product or services on a timely basis, then a GPS Tracking system is like having a second person in each vehicle every day watching to make sure things are being accomplished when they are supposed to be done.  Helping keep customers happy is a primary concern.

Using GPS Tracking helps you gain a measure of control on your business that you could not otherwise attain easily.  This means that you are better able to manage your business with fewer resources but with more reliable means.  It’s a method that you can no longer avoid in helping you bring profitability to your business.

By Greg Bartlett

There are 5.3 million people in the United States affected by Alzheimer’s Disease.  A new case of Alzheimer’s is diagnosed every 70 seconds.  Alzheimer’s is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States.

GPS Tracking & Alzheimers

Alzheimer’s has many symptoms and several stages, but one of the most dangerous symptoms of the disease is “wandering” - the victim wanders away from home, leaving caregivers and family members in distress.  As some doctors point out, sometimes the patient may have deteriorated mentally before they deteriorate physically, leaving them in a condition to wander for many many miles and hours before they become exhausted.  Sometimes the patient is missed early, is located, and is easily led home.  Others leave home in all weathers and conditions never to be found again.

What makes this wandering tendency so dangerous is that the patient does not realize that they are lost or in trouble-they don’t stop to ask for help and simply become confused as to where they actually are.  They are almost always unable to find their way back home.  Sometimes the patient is found with serious injuries due to exposure.  In far too many cases, the victim is found dead.  Some states have “silver alerts,” similar to amber alerts (amber alerts notify a community when a child has been abducted).  The silver alert would notify the area when an older adult is missing.  There are similar things that people have developed to help with this problem, but when your patient is lost, time is of the essence in order to avert injury and possible tragedy.

Alzheimer’s patients in the stage of the disease where wandering becomes a danger must have constant surveillance, and it is nearly impossible for caregivers and family members to maintain a 24-hour vigilance over their loved one.  One way to help with this problem among Alzheimer’s sufferers and their families is to implement a GPS tracking device for the patient.  A GPS tracking device can help you keep a constant watch on the whereabouts of the wearer.  The satellites are able to ascertain the longitude and latitude of the person wearing the receiver, and the information downloads constantly from satellites to the internet or to a mobile device.

If your loved one wanders off, you will be able to instantly track their location and reach them before it is too late.  Investing in a GPS tracking device for your loved one with Alzheimer’s is a small price to pay for their safety and your peace of mind.

By Greg Bartlett

Vehicle tracking systems can be used in a variety of ways. One of the most common ways is for a fleet of vehicle, usually for a car rental service or for a business that provides house calls for its customers. When a car rental uses GPS tracking on their vehicles, it is usually to protect against vehicles being stolen or lost. A business may use the vehicle tracking system to determine the amount of time its workers are spending at each house call, how much extra gas mileage they are expending, and how long they leave their vehicle running on the side of the road. Whatever the case may be, a vehicle tracking system can save you time and money in regards to your vehicle.

Vehicle Tracking Systems

GPS systems have recently become more popular as their uses have become more well-known. A GPS system is very easy to understand, but requires a few basic objects. First of all, you need a GPS tracking device. This item is attached to a car or a person either in secret or openly. Next, you must turn on the object so that it can begin recording or transmitting data. Once it has been activated, the GPS begins sending data to a series of satellites located in outer space, that then transfer the information to a central computer. This computer can analyze the data it receives and then place it in separate files as needed. Technicians will then take the data and pass it along to those that require it.

A vehicle tracking system can help in a variety of ways. Many companies have saved thousands of dollars as a result of their investment in this program. One company created a RFID GPS system that attaches to the car and records the time that a vehicle enters and exits certain vicinities. This helps officials to know whether someone has gone over a time limit or whether he or she was there during an event. A popular use of the vehicle tracking system is during Olympics or major public events. Authorities can track the cars, planes, or trains on which athletes or other famous people are located.

A vehicle tracking system could be just the thing that you need to help your company save money more efficiently. In just a short period of time, you will be able to see the results of your investment.

By Greg Bartlett

Vehicle tracking devices can come in a variety of forms. Whether for an undercover operation, or simply because you want to be easily found if you are ever lost, you can find affordable and easy to use trackers that are convenient for you and your needs. The basic GPS device that most people think of is the one that tells directions, speed, and location of a vehicle. This vehicle tracking device is placed in easy sight of everyone within the car. Another type of GPS is one that can be secretly placed on the car. This type of device is most often used for secret types of work, whether to track the location of business vehicles, to know where your spouse or child is driving, or to find a lost car.

Vehicle Tracking Devices

GPS tracking is a newer type of technology that has created quite a buzz in the business world. A GPS tracker is a very simply device that uses a variety of objects to determine its location. First of all, you start with the basic device that is attached to an object or person. It can be small or rather large, but must be turned on in order to be activated. Once the device has become engaged, it begins either transmitting or recording signals. A tracking device that records the signals on a hard drive is a passive tracker; one that transmits signals to a series of satellites is an active tracker. Once the signals are passed on to the satellites, the satellites begin reflecting them to a central computer that records and analyzes the data.

Vehicle tracking devices have become somewhat prominent in the news. One company, called Reltima LLC, has created GPS tracking software that has allowed several companies to recover lost tractors and other business devices. Due to their efforts, over $300,000 worth of equipment was found within an hour after it was stolen. Other businesses have used the devices to help them cut fuel costs, the time it takes to reach a customer’s house, and wasted hours on a job.

Whatever your situation may be, a GPS vehicle tracking device may be the thing that you need. There are several options available, depending on your financial situation and the type of device that you are looking for. Take a few minutes to find out if this affordable option is right for your cars.

By Greg Bartlett

How many different types of tracking systems do you think there are available? While many people may think that only a few exist, the possibilities are endless and opportunities abound to exploit the advantages of a GPS tracker. GPS tracking systems can be used for a variety of things. One of the most well-known is used for tracking vehicles. Whether you want to keep track of your spouse or children, or whether you simply want to know where your car is at all times, a GPS system could suit you perfectly. Some people hide the GPS system on their vehicle, others place it in a conspicuous location, such as a standard GPS system that gives directions. Some companies, on the other hand, use GPS tracking systems to keep record of where their cars have been, how long they have been there, and their speed in travel. This can be helpful if you rent out cars or have a business that makes client calls.

GPS Tracking & Personal Safety

Another use for GPS tracking is to know where your animal is. Dog-tracking collars have made recent strides in technology and people can even have personal logins and passwords to find a lost pup on the Internet. Some people will also GPS tracking and place a device on an individual or in a pocket.

Other uses of tracking systems have been to keep abreast of what is going on worldwide. Police officers have used GPS trackers to know where criminals are at all times. Paparazzi use similar devices to know where a famous Hollywood star is or where a politician may be staying. The Olympics became well-known for tracking the vehicles that the champions were traveling in. This helped them to know where the athletes were and when they would arrive to the games.

GPS tracking is not difficult and has become very useful recently. It uses a small device that, when activated, transmits radio waves to satellites, that then pass the information to a central computer. This helps technicians know the location of the device as well as any other data it monitors. Tracking with a GPS system can be very beneficial and can provide you with much information that you would not be able to know otherwise. GPS systems are cheap and readily available for anyone who is interested in considering them further. Come see what a GPS tracker can do for you.